A hand For a Refugee

A hand for a refugee, were able to launch an initiative that focused on reducing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda. The initiative empowered women and girls through sustainable agricultural training, access to farming inputs, and the formation of gender-inclusive farmer groups. With the support from the grant, the initiative was able to address issues such as economic dependency and limited livelihood opportunities, resulting to enhanced participants financial independence and strengthening their decision-making power within households and communities. Through the initiatives advocacy, over 40 women reported reduced domestic tensions, increased self-confidence, and stronger support systems. The initiative also engaged men in sensitization sessions, fostering shared responsibilities and mutual respect. Overall, the initiative helped towards improved food security, a significant decline in reported GBV cases in the area.

Anti-Domestic Violence centre

With support from the Learning Initiative Grant, members of the Anti-Domestic Violence Center (ADOVIC) implemented an Urban Farming in Schools project aimed at educating girls on the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence (GBV), while equipping them with practical urban farming skills.

Marafiki United Green Youths Initiative Limited

With support from the Grant, the Girls for Girls project empowered adolescent girls and young feminists in Kawempe from April to November 2024.

Kazi Women Foundation

Through its flagship program, Kazi Girls, Kazi Women Foundation empowered girls aged 8 to 16 to design and lead their own initiative.

Girl Power Community Uganda

With the grant, Girl Power Community Uganda empowered over 500 girls and young women with disabilities, along with an additional 500 community members.

Mummies Touch Skills Development Centre

With the grant, Mummies Touch Skills acquired materials for making reusable diapers. The initiative plans to implement a training program that equips young women with practical skills in making of reusable diapers, and to support the participants to transform these skills into income-generating ventures.

The Inspired To Inspire Foundation

With the grant support, The Inspired to Inspire Foundation launched a skilling program to empower young mothers and out-of-school youth living in last-mile communities in Kanungu District, Uganda.