Maiden PeaceJam Uganda Slam Held at Makerere University On the 27th of April, we conducted the first-ever PeaceJam (PJ) Uganda Slam. This was a one-day conference that brought together young people to discuss how best they can influence positive change in their communities. The theme of the conference was, “Harnessing the Power of Youth”. The …
The Great Lakes Peace Center (GLPC Uganda) has organized a one day…
Spirit in Action Project We have started implementing a project funded by Spirit in Action to mitigate the economic effects of climate-induced disasters in Kilembe, Kasese, Uganda. This area has been hit by recurring river floods that have caused the destruction of lives and property. The recurring climate change-induced disasters have led to a lowering …
This month, our feet have been running fast across the Great Lakes Region of Africa with the urgent work of ensuring holistic peace in our communities. We are so glad to have you with us on this journey! Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up doing in February! Education Project All our beneficiaries are …
Investing in the agricultural sector can address not only hunger and malnutrition but also other challenges including poverty, water, and energy use, climate change, and unsustainable production and consumption. Together, we must mobilize scientific, technological, and social movements to address these challenges together. Explore more about agriculture’s role in the SDGs like HUNGER, MALNUTRITION & …
Goal 1: Poverty Alleviation Rural people represent the largest segment of the world’s extreme poor by far more than 70% of the total. Growth in agriculture is at least twice as effective in reducing poverty than from any other sector. Goal 4: Education The agricultural extension enables farmers to access the skills, tools, inputs, and …
The conference was being held at the Kasese District Multipurpose Hall, located opposite of the Kasese Airfield on Kasese-Fort Portal road. The Rwenzori region has a long history of conflict and violence caused by economic and cultural injustices that are accelerated by tribal clashes. This regular and reoccurring fighting has caused death and destruction as …
