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Creating a Collective Voice for ResilienceIn Western Uganda, communities grapple with a range of humanitarian crises, from floods and landslides to food shortages, often with limited coordination and…

Bidibidi refugee settlement in the Yumbe district of Northwest of Uganda, is home to over two hundred fifty thousand refugees and asylum seekers.Frequent cross-border movements between Uganda, Congo…

Kharono Irene has served as the LC1 Chairperson of Mabanga Village, Bungokho Sub-County, Mbale District since 2018. She shares her story of how she is fighting Ebola in her community.One of my key…

On January 30, 2025, the Uganda Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of Ebola, Sudan virus disease (SDV), following the death of a health worker who exhibited signs and symptoms confirmed by tests…

As the Head Girl and an active member of the Health Club at Bukana Secondary School, Catherine Ajambo is at the forefront of empowering her fellow students, especially young girls, with information…

Gone are the days when traditional gender roles dictated how men and women interacted in the home. Women in Bidibidi settlement now have a voice and can easily express themselves due to the…

Manafa Primary School, located in Mazimasa sub-county, Butaleja, has undergone a significant transformation to address long-standing challenges affecting its pupils and staff. With a population of 1,…

On the 3rd December, Oxfam flagged off the disaster response initiative in the Mt Elgon Region dubbed ‘’Early Warning Early Action, Strengthening Multi-Hazard Disaster Preparedness in the Mt Elgon…

On Wednesday, November 27th, a heavy downpour that lasted for over ten hours caused landslides and floods in the Bulambuli district, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of properties and…

For the past 23 years, Stephen Bogere has been in charge of Lolwe Health Centre (H/C3) III on Lolwe Island in Namayingo District. Lolwe H/C3 offers health services such as general medical services,…