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How Big Corporations Are Fueling Climate Crisis: ActionAid Uganda Exposes the Truth

ActionAid International Uganda’s report makes it clear that there’s no time to waste. The report calls for an urgent redirection of public finance from harmful industries like fossil fuels and

Robert Assimwe
Story

James Okot's journey as a survivor of war and his struggle for justice

Born in 1980, James Okot's childhood was abruptly altered when he was abducted at the age of 10 by the Lord Resistance Army under the command of Vincent Otii. Rising through the rebel ranks, Okot

A photo of James Okot(standing) a war survivor narrating his journey of access to land Justice through court

War Survivors Equipped for Peer Trauma Counselling

In early 2024, ActionAid International Uganda did a study among residents of northern Uganda who suffered because of the 20-decade civil war led by Joseph Kony and the lord's Resistance Army rebel

Stella shares her experience with the women during the training
Publication

Women, Peace and Security Policy Brief-Northen Uganda

This policy brief has pulled together evidence, stories and experiences
from women, young people, and their organisations involved in activities on peacebuilding, conflict prevention and post-conflict

Opinion

The Interconnectedness of Peace, Security, and Climate Justice in East Africa

In the recent years, scientific forecasts have determined that climate change causes direct changes and damages that may then both directly and indirectly affect human beings in the long term

Women, Peace and Security Report Launched

Recently in Gulu City, ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) disseminated brief on the state for women in peace and security in Uganda. The brief outlines the continued challenges to recovery and

Participants take a group photo with copies of the brief during the launch

Young Activists challenging Bad Governance and Poor Service Delivery in Kumi

Statistics in Uganda indicates that one of the development challenges that have continued to affect the participation of young people in ending bad governance and poverty is the non-involvement of

Rebecca, a champion for good service delivery

Human Rights Defenders equipped to overcome land rights violations

On 19 March 2025, ActionAid Uganda, in collaboration with Witness Radio and Action Alliance, held a four-day training for the Human Rights Defenders(HRD) of the community in Mubende District.

In 2024

Esther Kisembo of ActionAid speaks to the HRDS

Youth Leaders Receive Capacity Building Training

With support from GIZ and in partnership with Faraja Africa Foundation ActionAind International Uganda/Global Platform Apac, hosted and supported delivery of a Capacity Building Program designed to

Participants attend the workshop at the Global Platform in Apac