Stories
From Silence to Action: Strengthening GBV Prevention in Northern and Eastern Uganda
For years, gender-based violence (GBV), child abuse, and land injustices remain hidden across communities in Northern and Eastern Uganda silenced by fear, stigma, and harmful norms. That silence is
HER VOICE, HER POWER: IGNITING FEMINIST LEADERSHIP IN AMUDAT AND NAKAPIRIPIRIT DISTRICTS.
Adolescents and young people in the Karamoja region continue to face disproportionate challenges related to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). Deep
Healthcare on Wheels: Reaching the Unreached in Amudat and Nakapiripirit
Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many communities in Amudat and Nakapiripirit, particularly for adolescent girls and women who often face barriers to sexual and reproductive health
Ending Harmful Practices: Legal Aid Clinics Bring Justice Closer to Communities
In Amudat and Nakapiripirit districts, deep-rooted harmful cultural practices continue to negatively affect adolescent girls, women, and communities at large. Incidences of sexual and gender-based
From Trash to Transformation: Busiki Communities Create Wealth Through Climate-Smart Action in Namutumba
In Busiki, Namutumba District, waste is no longer just waste it is becoming a source of hope, food, and income. In a powerful response to rising environmental degradation, plastic pollution, and
Rising Above Abandonment: Angel’s Journey of Resilience
My name is Angel Namutebi. I am from the Mamba Clan. I come from Katwe village, Kasambya County, Mubende District. I was abandoned by my husband after giving birth. I remember falling sick after
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
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
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
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