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At the age of 5, Melisa contracted a strange disease that left her unable to sit or stand. For years, she watched other children walk to school, her heart aching to join them 💔 “My prayer was to play with other children and experience the joy of being in school like them,” says Melisa. That prayer was answered. World Vision’s Disability Inclusion Project provided Melisa with a wheel chair. This was nothing short of a miracle for her family. She joined a primary school near her home where ramps and disability inclusive sanitary facilities were installed to support children with disabilities learn without fear. 📚 📖 #DisabilityInclusion #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dqXhDe9b

Coaching Boys into Men is a transformative model by World Vision Uganda. aimed at empowering boys to become positive agents in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This initiative fosters collaboration between boys and girls through joint activities, promoting mutual respect and appreciation of each other's capabilities. By encouraging boys to see girls as equal partners in both school and community settings, the program helps dismantle harmful gender norms. Having been implemented in Karamoja under the Nourish Project , this model addresses deeply entrenched cultural beliefs that have long perpetuated Gender Based Violence. For instance, in some communities, girls are forcefully married off, a practice that the program seeks to eradicate by fostering a culture of respect and equality. #GBV #16DAYS World Vision World Vision East Africa Jeremiah Nyagah Connie Nankya M.A.-Public Relations and Media Mgt. BA(Hons) Mass Communication James Kaahwa Businge Paul Mwirichia Richard Rumsey Anne Njuguna Irene Musimenta

Start the week with an understanding that you are strong and courageous. Fear not, for the lord your God goes with you! #MondayMotivation

The world can end AIDS – if everyone’s rights are protected. With human rights at the centre, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Today, 1st December, World Vision Uganda joins other partners and communities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024. Under the theme “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, World Vision Uganda is calling on leaders and citizens to champion the right to health by addressing the inequalities that hinder progress in ending AIDS.

World Vision Uganda. in Partnership with CEVA Logistics today handed over 7000 Seedlings to 14 Schools in Buikwe Area Programme. This activity was officiated by the Country Manager, CEVA Logistics, Abert Mwebembezi , Human Resource Partnership Manager, Sandra Kobusingye , Air Operations Supervisor, Diana Nambulya, Project Logistics Manager, Allen Nimusiima as well as World Vision Uganda Team led by Connie Nankya M.A.-Public Relations and Media Mgt. BA(Hons) Mass Communication , Marketing and Communications Director. Abert Mwebembezi , CeVA Logistics, Country Manager reiterated their commitment to sustainable interventions that aim at contributing to Zero carbon emissions hence protecting the environment because it is important to inhale clean air. Connie Nankya appreciated this partnership and believes that this is just the beginning of so many other good interventions because we are all about collaboration for sustainable Impact within our communities of operation. In attendance was Moses Kadobera Lenekar, Associate Programs Director, Technical Project Officer-Resilience and Livelihood, and Program Manager, Buikwe Cluster. World Vision Uganda remains aligned to government of Uganda policies and actions towards climate change adaptation and mitigation through promotion of restoration efforts across its programme areas. Our resilience and livelihood technical programme has environment and natural resources which looks at promotion of land scape restoration through agroforestry, tree planting and protection of indigenous trees using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration approach. This event was attended by other stakeholders that included the district, local council, school and community champions who continued to extend their gratitude to the joint partnership of CeVA Logistics and World Vision Uganda #Collaboration #Partnerships Jeremiah Nyagah World Vision World Vision East Africa CEVA Logistics Connie Nankya M.A.-Public Relations and Media Mgt. BA(Hons) Mass Communication Richard Rumsey Anne Njuguna Sarah Atukunda Paul Mwirichia

As we begin the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, it is crucial to recognise and commend the exceptional efforts of the Gender and Inclusion Team. Their dedication has empowered over 50 regional leaders from the Western and Northern Regions of Uganda with essential skills and knowledge related to gender issues, integrating these into our programming. Under the leadership of Hilda Nabweteme, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist, and Justine Nakayenga, the training sessions have equipped teams with tools to enhance family well-being, improve decision-making, increase participation, foster leadership, and promote conflict resolution. The training emphasises the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into programming by ensuring that GESI considerations are embedded into all stages of project development. Teams were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate GESI into technical programs. Participants continue to value the practical application of GESI mainstreaming, highlighting the importance of intentionally applying a GESI lens during the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technical projects. GESI is a cross-cutting theme across all technical programs. Shivan Natuhwera, a MEAL Officer, Gulu Cluster expresses her appreciation for World Vision Uganda's gender theory of change, which emphasises access, systems, participation, decision-making, and well-being. With the knowledge and skills acquired, Shivan plans to integrate GESI indicators into technical program log frames, ensure that gender assessments are conducted, and collaborate with stakeholders to continuously address related issues. This approach will support World Vision Uganda in its journey toward becoming GESI transformative. As we continue these 16 Days of Activism, let us remain committed to promoting gender equality and social inclusion in all our actions. Together, we can create a more equitable and just society. #GESI #16Days World Vision World Vision USA World Vision East Africa Jeremiah Nyagah Richard Rumsey James Kaahwa Businge Connie Nankya M.A.-Public Relations and Media Mgt. BA(Hons) Mass Communication Paul Mwirichia

World Vision Uganda. is hosting the East Africa Regional Forum on Education involving participants from several countries, including Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, and Burundi. The forum aims to develop strategies for education funding and to explore effective education models along with their implementation. Key issues identified at the forum include high unemployment rates, inadequate education and training for 16- to 19-year-olds, and limited access to education. In Sudan, for instance, 19 million children are out of school, which contributes to the ongoing cycle of poverty. This forum emphasises the necessity of addressing early pregnancies, child labor, water sanitation and hygiene, and advocating for policy changes that promote educational equity. Secondly, there is also a focus on improving infrastructure, enhancing early childhood development, providing life skills for youth, and encouraging community engagement with special attention being given to vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities. In his welcome remarks, Jeremiah Nyagah, the National Director of World Vision Uganda., expressed his deep connection to education, having trained as a teacher and worked on various education projects. He highlighted persistent challenges such as; low literacy rates and high dropout rates among children. Jeremiah also called for collective efforts to improve education in East Africa through strategic initiatives and requested for collective prayers for Sudan during its period of unrest. Our Regional Leader, Lilian Dodzo, emphasised the importance of unity in tackling emerging challenges. #EducationSymposium World Vision Rwanda World Vision Kenya World Vision Somali World Vision Burundi World Vision East Africa World Vision Ethiopia World Vision

Together, let's unite to end Violence Against Women and Girls!

Every year , 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starts on 25th November with the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against girls and women, and concludes with the Human Rights Day on 10th December. This year, World Vision Uganda. is focusing on the priorities of the ENOUGH campaign. We are highlighting the urgency of strengthening accountability for ending violence against women and girls by calling an end to the gender nutrition gap. #ENOUGHChildHunger #16Days World Vision World Vision East Africa SDG2 Advocacy Hub

Today, children from our operation areas in West Nile, Karamoja, Northern, Eastern and Western Uganda interacted with World Vision Uganda. Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team members in a strategy consultation meeting to inform their insights and decision making in the development of the new strategy. This engagement gave the Board and the Leadership an opportunity to listen to what children think about World Vision Uganda work in terms of what went well, what didn’t go well and their recommendations that will inform decision making during the strategy process. “I feel valued as one of the children chosen to speak up on issues affecting children in order to improve child participation and our well-being,” said Nassar,11. Emphasizing children participation is one of the key steps we have adopted in the 2026-2030 Strategy Development Refresh Process. “Through child participation I have appeared on TV to talk on issues affecting children and I feel my confidence has improved,” said Catherine,16. World Vision Uganda National Director, Jeremiah Nyagah appreciated the children for asking brilliant questions that will address actual needs and priorities of children. “As we work on our next strategy, I want to commit that your views have been heard and will be considered. We shall also be accountable to everyone we work with including children,” Jeremiah said. Jacqueline K Opondo, the World Vision Uganda Board chair underscored the impact our program activities are creating in communities where we work but also appreciated children for making their voice count. “I am so encouraged to see children advocate for solutions to issues affecting them. The feedback and the recommendations they have shared today will make significant contribution in our planning process,” she said. Connie Nankya M.A.-Public Relations and Media Mgt. BA(Hons) Mass Communication Paul Mwirichia World Vision East Africa