Our work in Uganda

Uganda is often referred to as the Pearl of Africa due it’s beauty, the people and the biodiversity. The fertile and colourful land is however increasing challenged by the climate crisis, pressure on natural resources and unequal access to land, which especially affects women. The country is regarded as stable but with growing concerns about shrinking civic space and tightened legal framework.

Together with partners we supports the refugees, especially youth and women with immediate humanitarian assistance as well as long term and durable approaches. People are provided with green livelihood options through vocational training and agricultural skills development and are subsequently organized in groups who can work together and support each other. Making links between farmers and markets is key. We also work with teachers in order to improve the quality of education, thereby making a lasting footprint in the education system.

No justice without gender justice

Gender equality and women’s rights issues are still major concerns in Uganda where physical and sexual violence against women, early marriage and teenage pregnancies are common issues and women are not afforded the same decision making power as men. Through empowerment and female leadership training the project supports the engagement and agency of females domestically and in public spaces.

Through our governance work we support human rigths activist and engage local communities in the democratic decision making processes at local level. This helps ensure transparent decision making processes and strengthens the systems which allows for a healthy democratic dialogue and where government is held to account. Within these processes we ensure the inclusion of women and refugees and therefore help provide a voice to those often not heard. Through our influencing work at district and national level the rights of women, youth, refugees are carried forward and the green agenda tabled.