Governance and Civil Society Programme (GCSP)
@GCSP_Uganda
Enhancing #governance and #accountability through collaboration. Funded by @EUinUG πͺπΊ & @BMZ_Bund π©πͺ, implemented by GIZ. #CUSP #SAGA
π±#WiCC2025 highlights the crucial role of women in shaping Ugandaβs climate future. @GCSP_Uganda π©πͺπͺπΊ promotes inclusive participation - ensuring that women, youth, and marginalised communities play an active role in climate and development decision-making. π±πͺ
π #WiCC2025 starts now! The opening session highlights women-led climate initiatives across policy, innovations, green growth, inclusion & community action. π±Β π Register now and join us: events.zoom.us/ev/AuM8-6HHALRβ¦ #WomenInClimate #YouthInAction
π Wrapping up #GovCommsUG Special thanks to our institutional partners: @PPDAUganda, @NPA_UG, @OAG_Uganda, @UHRC_UGANDA & @IGGUganda for your strong engagement and collaboration. π€

ππΊπ¬ In Terego, youth are stepping up! πͺ With support from @GCSP_Uganda π©πͺπͺπΊ, @CEFTRAWESTNILE launches a 12-month youth empowerment project to boost youth and #CSO engagement in decision-making. π³οΈπ€ βMeaningful participation begins with youβ is the powerful motto. π




πΈπ₯ Visual #storytelling in focus At #GovCommsUG, participants enhanced their skills in photography and video - from shooting with smartphones to editing for impact. Powerful images can enhance storytelling, reinforce messages and make public communication more engaging. π¬π
π£οΈ Effective messaging is essential. At #GovCommsUG, participants discussed how to develop messages that are clear, purposeful and relevant - ensuring information is not only delivered but also remembered by the targeted audiences. π¬π―
π£οΈ Effective messaging is essential. At #GovCommsUG, participants discussed how to develop messages that are clear, purposeful and relevant - ensuring information is not only delivered but also remembered by the targeted audiences. π¬π―

ποΈWe hosted a powerful #GenderEquality webinar with key experts @nrizzan, @BrendaAkia and @Eloneainebyoona. π€ They unpacked how accountability mechanisms help ensure governments uphold women's rights & dignity under the UN #CEDAW framework. π¬βοΈ

From #AI tools to press rooms β #GovCommsUG featured presentations for exchange and hands-on sessions on π£οΈ media engagement, π° press releases & βοΈ op-eds. Sharpening public communication through dialogue, skills and real practice. ποΈποΈ
π€β¨ #AI can sharpen storytelling - and elevate your social media game! #GovCommsUG explored tools for content editing and planning, π ποΈ plus how to build a well-structured content calendar. Take communication to the next level with smart strategies. π
π€β¨ #AI can sharpen storytelling - and elevate your social media game! #GovCommsUG explored tools for content editing and planning, π ποΈ plus how to build a well-structured content calendar. Take communication to the next level with smart strategies. π
π Once in a workshop roomβ¦ Someone said: βWe have results, but people donβt feel them.β The group explored the power of storytelling: β¨ A problem π‘ A solution π Real impact At #GovCommsUG, participants discovered how stories build trust, stir emotion & turn facts into impact
π Once in a workshop roomβ¦ Someone said: βWe have results, but people donβt feel them.β The group explored the power of storytelling: β¨ A problem π‘ A solution π Real impact At #GovCommsUG, participants discovered how stories build trust, stir emotion & turn facts into impact
Effective communication builds transparency and trust - with citizens and partners alike. π€ At #GovCommsUG, participants reflected on audience needs, clarified strategic goals and explored how the right platform choices boost visibility and accountability. ππ
Effective communication builds transparency and trust - with citizens and partners alike. π€ At #GovCommsUG, participants reflected on audience needs, clarified strategic goals and explored how the right platform choices boost visibility and accountability. ππ
π¨ Branding with Purpose Through clear visuals. β Consistent tone. π£οΈ Recognisable identity. ποΈ As part of #GovCommsUG, participants explored what makes branding effective - reflecting on tone, trust and identity, and how it helps connect with citizens.
π¨ Branding with Purpose Through clear visuals. β Consistent tone. π£οΈ Recognisable identity. ποΈ As part of #GovCommsUG, participants explored what makes branding effective - reflecting on tone, trust and identity, and how it helps connect with citizens.
#GovCommsUG is underway! π Public sector communicators from πΊπ¬ have come together to exchange ideas π‘, set expectations π― and dive into impactful messaging π£οΈ, storytelling π & strategy π§.
#GovCommsUG is underway! π Public sector communicators from πΊπ¬ have come together to exchange ideas π‘, set expectations π― and dive into impactful messaging π£οΈ, storytelling π & strategy π§.

#Monitoring and #evaluation for πPlanning and budgeting π#Accountability and compliance πPerformance management π#Communication and advocacy Congratulations to the 47 CSOs ππ€
π 47 #CSOs deepened their #Monitoring and #Evaluation skills - supported by @BMZ_Bund π©πͺ & @EUinUG πͺπΊ. From tracking results π to telling stories through data π - evidence-based impact starts here. ππ‘
π 47 #CSOs deepened their #Monitoring and #Evaluation skills - supported by @BMZ_Bund π©πͺ & @EUinUG πͺπΊ. From tracking results π to telling stories through data π - evidence-based impact starts here. ππ‘



β¨ What happens when local organisations are truly empowered? The Foundation for Resilience and Community Empowerment (#FORCE) in #Soroti πΊπ¬ went from a CBO to a fully registered NGO. π¬ βNow, weβre receiving funds from other donors.β β Engwau Julius With support from π©πͺ and πͺπΊ.

Numbers that Matter: Youth Participation in Action β 8 Subnational #YouthParliaments β 300+ youth leaders actively engaged More than just talkβyouth across Uganda came together to share ideas, raise concerns and contribute to national dialogue. A strong step forward. π¬πΊπ¬
With the Northern Uganda Youth Parliament in Gulu, we conclude a powerful round of Subregional Youth Parliaments across Uganda. From Ankole to Rwenzori, Busoga, West Nile, Central, Eastern, and Northern, young people gathered to debate urgent issues such as unemployment,β¦
π’ Call for Proposals! Civil Society against illicit financial flows in Eastern and Southern Africa π #CSOs & research institutes: Apply now for funding (β¬50Kββ¬150K) to build capacity, raise awareness & drive accountability. Deadline: 10 Aug 2025 π tinyurl.com/3mvy8hbe
Happy faces in Kampala! π€ After an intensive final session on monitoring & evaluation π, 15 CSOs completed their training with tailored M&E frameworks - and certificates to show for it πͺ. A big step forward for results-based work in their organisations! π


