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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,…

In October, Oxfam in Uganda hosted the regional Just Energy Transition (JET) workshop in Kampala. Over fifty participants came from Oxfam affiliates and partners working in energy transition across…

Every year on October 15th, the world celebrates Global Handwashing Day, which highlights the critical importance of inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve SDG 6,…

In June 2023, the United Nations declared 29th October the International Day of Care and Support to emphasize the critical role of care work in achieving gender equality and building sustainable…

Ntoroko District in Western Uganda is no stranger to disasters. For years, the district has grappled with the harsh extremes of devastating floods and prolonged dry spells. In August 2024, disaster…

Field visits are crucial for senior management, particularly in organizations like Oxfam, as they provide first-hand experience and understanding of the challenges and successes on the ground. These…