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We held a bazaar in Mbale City with women coffee farmers, and district leaders to discuss the challenges faced in coffee production. Women in Uganda are responsible for over 70% of the country's agricultural production, yet they are often excluded from key decisions.

Today, we remember the life of Mr. Peter Kamalingin, who recently passed away. Peter dedicated many years to ActionAid International, starting as a Field Officer and eventually becoming the Regional Director Africa-Global Political & Program Strategy. Your legacy lives on!

📍 Memorial Service There will be a church service in honour of Peter Kamalingin at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero 🗓 Wednesday, 18th June 2025 🕑 2:00 PM May his soul rest in eternal peace. #PeterKamalingin #InMemoriam

Today as we launch #JustTransitionRising , led by frontline communities living with the costs of energy shift everyday. At Bonn climate talks, we demand public renewables, decent jobs, no new fossils and fair climate finance. More here: actionaid.org/news/2025/clim… #COP30 @Climate Action Network International (CAN)

📢 The #FFD4 outcome was adopted by consensus, but rich countries watered down the debt section and ducked real system change. Our response sets out what must happen next. Read it here: bit.ly/3G2hLNe #CancelTheDebt #FfD4People #DebtJustice

Happening now: Follow the link to attend the Memorial Service in honour of Peter Kamalingin, ActionAid's former Global, Political and Programme Strategy Director at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero 🗓 2:00 PM youtube.com/live/C0Qmlb0Uk…

Over 50% of government revenue is spent on debt servicing, restricting investment in essential services like health and education. At #FFD4, we urge leaders to #CancelTheDebt to enable African countries to fund agriculture, education, and health. #DebtJustice #FfD4People

We recently conducted training sessions in northern Uganda with support from Judith Neilson Foundation to empower women on peace and security. A key takeaway was the realization that their voices matter, even as the effects of war persist. Here's a brief video of the training.REE-tah

Colonial-era foreign debt still drains Zimbabwe’s health and education budgets while new loans cover climate damage it didn’t cause. At #FFD4, ActionAid urges leaders to #CancelTheDebt so countries like Zimbabwe can invest in health and education. #DebtJustice #FFD4People

Today, we recognize World Refugee Day, emphasizing "Solidarity with Refugees." Uganda hosts the most refugees in Africa. We need to do more to support refugees and their host communities. As Warsan Shire said, "No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of the shark." #wrd2025

Foreign debt repayments leave Uganda with limited resources to protect girls and women from domestic violence. #CancelTheDebt #DebtJustice #FfD4People

Following the national budget reading, CSOs today called for urgent reforms in anti-corruption, witness protection, and campaign financing to safeguard justice and public resources. They urged stronger laws, independent institutions and citizen oversight to ensure accountability.

Following the recent national budget reading, CSOs including; Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda - ACCU, CSBAG (csbag.org), ActionAid International Uganda, Transparency International Uganda and Uganda Debt Network, have today held a press conference.

Civil society groups demand campaign finance reforms, action against corruption in Uganda via PML Daily pmldaily.com/news/2025/06/c… Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda - ACCU ACFIM CSBAG (csbag.org) ActionAid International Uganda Transparency International Uganda Uganda Debt Network

This week we participated in the What-If Innovation Festival at the National ICT Innovation Hub aimed at showcasing practical, Ugandan-led solutions tackling real challenges in education, health, employment, and the circular economy. ActionAid International Uganda showcased the iPaid a Bribe concept.

75 % of lower-income countries pay more to creditors than to health, and 51 % more than to education. #CancelTheDebt, fund care and learning. #FfD4People #DebtJustice

#FFD4 Sevilla must back a UN process where every country has an equal voice. #CancelTheDebt, change the system. #FfD4People #DebtJustice

Men Lead the Way in Reducing FGM and Child Marriages in Bukwo District ugnewsline.com/men-lead-the-w… ActionAid International Uganda Racheal UNFPA BYARUHANGA FRANK Abaho Atuhaire Caroline MAiSHA🦋✨ G.L.O.W💋👅✨♛

Rich polluting nations owe low & lower-middle-income countries an estimated $107 trillion in climate debt—more than 70X their total foreign debt of $1.45 trillion. Learn more about these facts here: actionaid.org/publications/2… #CancelTheDebt