My name is Akello Mary (not real names), I am 15 years old and I live in Gulu District. My parents separated when I was 5 years old so I have only lived with my father for the past 10 years. It was

Following the deep experienced by Uganda’s economy as an after effect of the outbreak of COVID-19, many refugees who had fled conflict in South Sudan, DR Congo and resettled in Uganda had become

Societies in Uganda are predominantly patriarchal and even though many women in these societies may know their rights, they are encouraged to take the back seat and therefore have their voices

Ruth 39, Augustine 41, and Rose 40 are members of Kitawoi joint saving farmer’s group.
The group consists 17 men and women, some of whom are Persons With Disabilities (PWDs),Gender Based Violence (GBV

The outbreak of COVID-19 and resultant restrictions coupled with harsh climatic conditions further increased vulnerability of communities in Kibuku district. The COVID-19 induced lockdown and curfew

This is Chebet Juliet 48 years, married with six children and she lives in Binyiny town council. Juliet narrates that women in her community are so powerless, have no access to resources and hold a

Polly Apio is a 63-year-old woman who lives in Odoom Village, Guyaguya Parish, Katakwi District. She was elected Chairperson of the Usuk Community Seed store years ago, when ActionAid first started

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

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.

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