Anna Atai's Story: How Anna Became Independent
Prior to the Covid 19 outbreak Anna Atai, a 30-year-old mother, was living in extreme poverty making it hard for her to access basic needs. Her life changed when she received help from ActionAid
Young People Receive Training on Climate Justice
ActionAid International Uganda, in collaboration with the You-Lead secretariat through the Global platform in Apac, Uganda, held a young people's training for capacity building on Climate Change
Rest in Peace Andrew Collin Asega Yoti
We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our dear colleague and friend, Andrew Collin Asega Yoti, who tragically lost his life in a fatal accident on 9 July 2025.
How Ruth was Rescued from the Jaws of FGM
19-year-old Ruth from Bukwo district had almost a pre-determined life, one which was certain to end with her undergoing Female Genital Mutilation. Coming from a family of five children, 3 girls and
ActionAid Launches Safe Space for Women and Girls in Imvepi Refugee Settlement.
ActionAid International Uganda(AAIU) officially launched a newly reconstructed Women and Girls’ Safe Space in Imvepi Refugee Settlement on 30 June, to support the protection, psychosocial wellbeing
Mach Lyel Loka’ and the Quiet Violence of Stigma
Between April 2025 and to date, ActionAid International Uganda, with funding support from ActionAid UK under the African Women Voices for Peace project, undertook a series of community awareness
GETTING A SECOND CHANCE AFTER TEENAGE PREGNANCY
Evisha, at 19 years old has been through a lot. She comes from a family of seven girls and three boys. As the second last born, she never had a role model. In her village found in Bukwo district
ActionAid Uganda Advances Land Rights at the 9th Land Awareness Week
ActionAid International Uganda joined various land actors, comprising the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and several CSOs, for the 9th Land Awareness Week. The one-week event took
Regional Integrity Forums Inspire Citizens to Lead by Example in the Fight Against Corruption
Recently, in partnership with regional CSOs and the NGO Forum, we organized Regional Integrity Forums in Arua and Gulu City aimed at promoting integrity and accountability. The theme of the forums was
From Survivor to Advocate: Violet’s Fight Against FGM
Violet, a 37-year-old mother of four from Bukwo district, grew up in a community where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was the norm. It was the rite of passage for girls into adulthood, and education
