Africa Queer Network Uganda

With the grant, Africa Queer Network (AQNET) organized a two-day Capacity Building Workshop on the inclusion of LBQT Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in climate justice advocacy. The workshop brought together over 30 activists, researchers, and community leaders to explore the intersection of climate science, gender, and human rights. Through this workshop, participants gained foundational knowledge in climate change, learned about the disproportionate impacts on marginalized women and girls, and developed advocacy strategies for gender-responsive climate action. The workshop sessions also highlighted the critical role and risks faced by environmental human rights defenders. Through interactive discussions, storytelling, and policy engagement strategies, the workshop empowered participants to become advocates for intersectional climate justice and laid the foundation for sustained community-led advocacy efforts.

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.

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.

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.