Stories
AAIU renews the hope of Small Holder Farmers through Climate Resilient Agriculture practices.
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
Breaking the chains of financial dependence.
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
Women reap from cooperatives in Katakwi district.
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
Young people create opportunities to inspire change.
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
How women empowerment has continued to transform communities.
Rose (44) is a mother of 7 (4girls, 3boys) from Omodoi subcounty in Katakwi district. She is a member of the Sunrise village Savings and Loans association group and Sunrise Reflect Action group in her
Community Activist beats the odds to escape unemployment.
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
AAIU creates safe spaces to catalyze and nurture feminist and transformational leadership..
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.
Empowering young Activistas with business skills for self-employment.
Born in Acucu Village, Ngariam Parish, Palam sub-county in Katakwi district and from an impoverished family, Emorut Zadok never had a chance to enroll for a University course after scoring good grades
Transforming communities through Climate Resilient and Sustainable livelihoods- A story of change.
Kotido district in North Eastern part of Uganda remains one of Uganda’s poorest, largely dependent on cultivation and animal husbandry to provide livelihoods in an environment known for its harsh
Seed banking to diversify livelihoods and build community resilience during emergencies.
Christine Otilem is a 49-year-old lady from Osudio village in Katakwi District and the seed bank manager of the Aipecitoi farmers group, supported by ActionAid.
Christine is one of the victims of the
