Oxfam believes SMEs have the potential to contribute to sustainable growth through increased employment, higher income and relevant products and services for people living in poverty, particularly small holder farmers, youth…
Applications are now open for Digital Innovations for Human Rights to create digital solutions for Human Rights Defenders to execute their work in better, more efficient and more secure ways. After the Call for Ideas, 10…
I recently had the opportunity to be part of a group of Human Rights Defenders who travelled to the Northern Region of Uganda as a part of a research on Assistive devices for persons conducted by the Digital Human Rights Lab…
Good morning Pulse family, My name is Christine Achieno, a Ugandan- working with National Association for Women's Action in Development (NAWAD). National Association for Women’s Action in Development (NAWAD) is a voluntary…
The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for local projects. For Fiscal Year 2021 all proposals submitted in response to…
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is pleased to announce the open competition to award a cooperative agreement for a new cohort in Uganda of the “Academy for Women Entrepreneurs” (or “AWE”). The Public Affairs Office invites…
On the International Women Day, four of my World Pulse Sisters was gathered from 4 countries to speak to our girls during a great event in Nigeria that we tagged "Confident girls Ambassadors Summit in Nigeria. At the event…
On the International Women Day, four of my World Pulse Sisters was gathered from 4 countries to speak to our girls during a great event in Nigeria that we tagged "Confident girls Ambassadors Summit in Nigeria. At the event…
Alias- Women Our Roots (AWOR) is a charity organisation in Uganda since 2014; now revitalising its operations to reach a wider audience with its messages and content to enable girls and women enjoy there rights. We are…
Hey family, for those that are seeing my stories on the world pulse platform for the first time I welcome you deeply in this family where women share their stories to encourage others and am always encouraged when I share my…
The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program aims to promote positive relations between the people of Uganda and the USA; reinforce shared values; and connect Uganda’s…
***RELEASES*** HOW MANY TREES DOES IT TAKE TO POWER THE INTERNET? You may already know that airplanes, fast fashion and factory farming are harmful to the environment, but have you ever considered the carbon footprint of…
Hey sisters, greetings from the Eastern part of Uganda. Am so thankful to God for enabling us to hire a communal garden for widows in my community. Through your support and contributions we managed to hire 2 acres of land…
As many countries went into lockdown, violence against women and children became rampant because most people lost their livelihoods and stayed home with their families. Women were left with a heavy burden of looking after…
Hello community members , hope your all doing well . well I am sharing with you a trying moment I went through , which was the 18th of November . There was an abrupt strike in kampala , uganda . I was in town trying to make…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA); and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have initiated the “Take on the P.E.A.R.L Innovation…
The PCLG is excited to announce that it is piloting a new small grants initiative that will foster multi-stakeholder collaboration and learning between conservation and development and/or rights focused organisations in…
There are many women worldwide that need a boost of capital in order to establish themselves with earning capability. The loan investment required is very small, but makes a big difference. Kiva.org is a worldwide collective…
"Keep encouraging, because your words may be the only pillars of strength for someone who is pulling up themselves to stand”- Anonymous Our November Encourager Party fell on the U.S. Thanksgiving Week! It was delightful to…
It's all about my life as a refugee woman, becoming a refugee is the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone, becoming homeless, losing loved one's and beginning from scratch after an average height of living. Since…
Did you know Uganda is the most entrepreneurial country in the world as of 2019. Many youth here channel their creativity into small businesses to showcase their talents through different types of craftsmanship. The problem…
The month of October at Big Box started off with us concluding the “ Meet the Artisans ” campaign. We showcased the beautiful founders of The Puristry Organics , Shillat and Chantal. The Puristry Organics is an organic skin…
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES TO WOMEN’S REALISATION OF THE RIGHT TO SEXUAL &REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN POLYGYAMOUS MARRIAGES IN UGANDA Mwanga Mastullah Ashah ABSTRACT Polygamy remains one of the key topics in various…
I am one of the believers that girls are the masterminds of their own lives. They have lived it, experienced it and always happy to tell their own stories once given a plat form. In commemoration of the International day of…
On this International Day of the Girl (11 October), we join UN Women to celebrate girls everywhere as they inspire, break boundaries and take charge of their own future. In 1995, before the girls of today were even born, the…
