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In response to the growing needs in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Wezesha distributed food baskets, hygiene kits, and essential medical aid to over 1,200 vulnerable families. This emergency response was made possible through collaboration with our partners, including Oxfam and Zamzam, and focused on supporting women, children, and the elderly. The intervention is part of the…

In the post-conflict communities of Oyam and Apac Districts, where traditional gender norms have long justified violence against women. Wezesha’s community dialogue sessions are gradually rewriting cultural narratives around femininity, masculinity, and power. Last month’s gathering in Apac brought together 120 community members—elders, religious leaders, young people, and local officials—to openly discuss harmful practices that…

The Family Business for Self-reliance program has witnessed remarkable transformations across Hoima City, where women traditionally confined to domestic roles are now emerging as respected business leaders and financial contributors to their households. Take the story of Nakato, a mother of four who started with a small vegetable stall operated from her front yard through…

The Wezesha Digital Hub stands as a beacon of hope in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, where access to technology has historically been a privilege rather than a right for women and girls who have fled conflict and persecution. Since its inception last year, the hub has trained over 75 refugee women in essential digital literacy skills,…