African Women and Youth Action for Development

Phiona Kyabakazi, a member of the Ebenezer Savings Group in the Naguru Go Down Community, faced a challenging period when she left her marriage due to persistent abuse. Her husband criticized her for not supporting the family financially, leaving her both emotionally and…

At Bukere Primary School, located in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement 📍, AWYAD is actively equipping students with self-protection strategies through comprehensive training. This initiative is part of the #IncreasingAccessToSafeandInclusiveEducation (IASIE) project, funded by…

Thank you for honoring the legacy of Josephine Laker. On behalf of AWYAD, we deeply appreciate your unwavering support and solidarity. May God's blessings continue to abound in your life. #Gratitude

📍 Location: Kitgum It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to our beloved sister, Josephine Laker, today. Your light touched so many lives, and though words fall short in expressing the depth of our grief, we find comfort in the legacy you’ve left behind—one rooted in…

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To all our beloved partners, stakeholders, friends of the late Josephine Laker, her family, the clergy, government representatives, civil society actors, development partners, and the entire AWYAD team—thank you for standing with us today at St. Luke’s Church of Uganda, Ntinda,…

📣@EduCannotWait funding has reached over 325K children in #Bangladesh, supporting the education response to the Rohingya #refugee crisis. Together #ECW & strategic partners are delivering safe, inclusive #QualityEducation – empowering girls & boys like Rohomatullah to learn,…

📍 Bukere Primary School – Kyaka Refugee Settlement AWYAD, under the #IASIE project (Increasing Access to Safe and Inclusive Education), funded by @EduCannotWait and implemented on behalf of @savechildrenug, recently conducted a vital training on Menstrual Hygiene Management.…

📸~ AWYAD officer poses with Esperance Umahoro, a student from Itambabiniga Primary School, beaming with joy after receiving a #MenstrualHygieneKit. Through the #IncreasingAccessToSafeAndInclusiveEducationProject—funded by @EduCannotWait and implemented by AWYAD on behalf of…

27th/06/2025 ~ Day 2 at the #ExchangeHumanitarianConference AWYAD’s Executive Director, @StevenWamono, contributed to a powerful panel discussion on capacity sharing—examined within the broader lens of capacity building, strengthening, and mutual exchange. He shared that, in…

AWYAD is proud to be part of the #HumanitarianExchangeInKampala, joining leading voices to advance locally led response and innovation in East & Southern Africa. This gathering is a vital platform to amplify community-driven solutions and share our experiences from the field. A…

Local actors are leading the Sudan crisis response. They need better coordination with Government, INGOs and @UN, better recognition, direct funding, visibility & real power in decision-making in responding to the growing crisis. #HumanitarianExchangeinKampala

In Memory of Ms. Ritah Nansereko💔 You live within our hearts, serene and strong, A guiding light that lingers, ever long. This 25th of June, our voices raise, In solemn prayer, in tears, in praise. Your smile—pure sunshine breaking through the grey— Brought hope to hearts that…

On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we don’t just stand with refugees—we act. Let’s create space for healing, growth, and opportunity. Empower refugees to rebuild, thrive, and lead. #Solidarity means #Action. #withRefugees #SolidaritywithRefugees

Meet Clare Kamusiime, a strong woman living in Kyamagabo in the Kyaka II. She received fruit tree seedlings from AWYAD under the #GFAproject [General Food Assistance] ,supported by @WFP With the help of George Sserugo, the Energy and Environment Officer, Clare learned how to…

Over 10,000 students in Darfur, #Sudan, are sitting for their final transitional exams in 27 schools after two years of conflict. It’s a big step forward after so much loss. Thanks to @EduCannotWait and @eu_echo @ECHO_CESAfrica for making this possible.

The Day of the African Child is more than just a commemoration. It’s a call to action & a reminder of the sacrifices made by the youth of Soweto in 1976: Our members hosted by @healing_uganda reached out to schools on #DAC2025 with powerful messages: #BeBrave Today

Akanyizuka Yusam, a young refugee from the DRC, now lives in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement. When he joined Primary Three at Kibwera Primary School, he struggled with literacy and numeracy due to language barriers. With support from his parents, Akanyizuka enrolled in the Can’t…

📢 Today’s the day! Join us at 3–4 PM EAT for #InclusionMonday as we discuss dyscalculia, how to support individuals with it, & how to thrive if you have it. Sign up now: lght.ly/i70ej84 Let’s ensure every child & adult reaches their full potential.💪 #InclusiveEducation

Joint statement by the Government of Uganda and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

What does #MenstrualHygieneCare mean for children in #refugee communities? On this #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay, let’s pause to reflect on the challenges they face—lack of access, stigma, and silence. 🎯It’s time to break the barriers. 🎯It’s time to end period poverty. 🎯It’s…