Stories

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,…

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…