Joan Acan sees a ray of hope for justice.
Joan Acan (not real names) was a 17-years old suffering from mental, physical illnesses and had nodding disease syndrome in 2018 when she was defiled by a one Oryem Alfred Nguti-lit. Alfred was a
Seed banking to diversify livelihoods and build community resilience during emergencies.
Christine Otilem is a 49-year-old lady from Osudio village in Katakwi District and the seed bank manager of the Aipecitoi farmers group, supported by ActionAid.
Christine is one of the victims of the
Developing Standard Operating Procedures for Artisanal and Small-scale Miners activities.
The mining sub-sector of Uganda which was already in bad shape for especially the ASMs and the mining dependent communities has since worsened with the global social and economic slowdown in the pre
Empowering young people for self-employment in Lira District.
A total of 25 young people from 4 tailoring groups in Amach and Agali Sub county In Lira District received 25 sewing machines, 2 embroidery, 4 Over lock machines, 25 meter sticks, 25 scissors, 25 tape
Transforming communities through Climate Resilient and Sustainable livelihoods- A story of change.
Kotido district in North Eastern part of Uganda remains one of Uganda’s poorest, largely dependent on cultivation and animal husbandry to provide livelihoods in an environment known for its harsh
Empowering young Activistas with business skills for self-employment.
Born in Acucu Village, Ngariam Parish, Palam sub-county in Katakwi district and from an impoverished family, Emorut Zadok never had a chance to enroll for a University course after scoring good grades
Community Activist beats the odds to escape unemployment.
Akileng John Robert is a former Activista Chairperson who also served as subcounty youth chairperson representing young people from Toroma. Robert shared his story of transformation with the help and
Young people create opportunities to inspire change.
Ojebe, a husband and father of 3 children is a member of the Activista model under ActionAid International in Uganda. He believes that hard work, patience, and commitment are all the medicine young
How women empowerment has continued to transform communities.
Rose (44) is a mother of 7 (4girls, 3boys) from Omodoi subcounty in Katakwi district. She is a member of the Sunrise village Savings and Loans association group and Sunrise Reflect Action group in her
AAIU creates safe spaces to catalyze and nurture feminist and transformational leadership..
Over the years, ActionAid in Uganda has continued to train young people, especially girls in refugee settlements and across the country to become agents of change in their communities.
