Defunding industrial agriculture in favour of sustainable alternatives like agroecology is key in the fight against the climate crisis and food insecurity.
The time has come for communities on the front lines of the climate crisis to hold banks to account for the decisions made in their distant boardrooms. The world’s money flows must move away from
How Imelda received compensation for her land
When we sit down to speak with Imelda, a 55-year-old resident of Mubende, she radiates grace in her bright yellow Gomesi. Despite her humble appearance, which suggests a life of peace, her story
The Vicious Cycle of Underdevelopment and Conflict in East Africa
East Africa, a region of immense natural resources and cultural diversity, has been plagued by recurring conflicts and underdevelopment. The two issues are intricately linked, with underdevelopment
How Joyce's Visit to ActionAid’s GBV Shelter Saved Her from Losing her Land
"When Joyce came to the shelter, we called her in-laws and organized mediation meetings. The first mediation meeting did not yield results, but eventually, Akol's relatives agreed to return her
Mubende Residents Begin Receiving Compensation for Land After 24 Years
After 24 long years, previous residents of Kitemba, Kijunga, Kilyamakobe and Luwunga in Mubende district, that were un-lawfully evicted to make room for a German coffee investor to start Kaweri coffee
Young People Call for Reforms to East African Youth Policy
In April, young people from different parts of Uganda convened at ActionAid International Uganda to review the current EAC youth policy.
“The discussion was whether the East African Youth Policy
Report Advocates for progress Tax reforms to enhance education funding
In March, 2025, ActionAid International Uganda launched a significant report advocating for progressive tax reforms to enhance funding for education. The report launch took place at Fairway Hotel and
The Human Cost of Public Cuts in Africa
A new study by ActionAid reveals that deep cuts to public spending in education and health across six African countries have seen workers struggling to afford essentials like food and resulted in
PRESS RELEASE CSOs Demand Concrete Anti-Corruption Measures and Campaign Finance Reforms
We, the undersigned civil society organisations – Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU), Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM), Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), ActionAid International
ActionAid warns the fate of millions ‘hangs in the balance’ as governments fail to deliver at finance summit
he final document of the Fourth UN Financing for Development (FFD4) conference, adopted in New York, fails the litmus test and does not address existential challenges for communities living in poverty
