Today in Kigali, we opened the Close-Out Meeting of the Make Way Programme! For 5 years, led by WEMOS and implemented by FAWE chapters in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya & Zambia SRHR Alliance Uganda, we advanced inclusive for lasting impact. #MakeWayProgramme #FAWE #SRHR

Post We’re delighted that Racheal Mutonyi, our Program Officer for the #MakeWayProgramme, contributed to an article during the #rhnkpanafricanconference. lilianefonds.org/news/rhnk-c…

When you read about climate change and SRHR nexus, you will be provoked to do something. Below are of the touching stories from the Humanitarian settings of Terego and Madiokollo. Story one: According to the stories shared by some AGYW, they face security concerns when it comes to gathering natural resources. One of them recounted an incident where they were looking for firewood in Eden and encountered four men cutting wood for charcoal. When the AGYW explained that they were also looking for firewood, the men demanded permission and then chased and raped one of their colleagues. When they reported the incident, they were blamed for not asking for permission, despite the fact that it is a natural forest. Another AGYW shared a similar experience when a woman tried to take the grass they had collected, and her relatives threatened them with violence. These incidents highlight the difficulties they face in obtaining basic resources without facing violence and threats. Story two: During the drought from January to July 2023, the crops dried up, leading to food and water shortages. This created challenges for those who needed medication, as they struggled to adhere to their treatment plans without access to food and water. Seeking assistance from community leaders, they were informed that the drought was due to deforestation caused by charcoal burning, bush burning, and tree cutting. As a result, local leaders and community organizations held meetings to address these issues and urged the communities to cease these activities. The individual believes that the reduction in tree cutting has contributed to a decrease in the sun's intensity and an increase in rainfall. #ClimateChangeSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

📣 Wrapping up our enlightening sessions on the link between climate change, SRHR, and GBV in Rhino camp —Terego & Madiokollo district, thanks to the #MakeWayProgramme! Today, our young participants took a moment to ponder on the valuable three-day learning experience. They explored their priorities, shared inspiring stories of transformation, and made strong commitments to enhance SRHR and environmental protection. #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR

We are thrilled to have one of our partners, @awacuganda, taking on this mantle to work with our communities in Rhino Refugee Settlement Camp to address these interconnected issues! #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Terego and MadiOkollo in west Nile district, faces a quadrupled challenge of supporting livelihoods for displaced people while protecting the environment, combating GBV and amplifying access to SRHR services for the youths. We strongly believe that all these can be solved if we work with our communities through innovative solutions and collaborations on climate change change mitigation strategies! #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Limited access to SRHR services and escalated GBV cases is also a directly connected to the displacement crisis in the neighboring countries, which has created an influx of the persons-of-concern in west Nile districts. Today with support from @DutchMFA through #MakeWayProgramme 🇺🇬, we have engaged local leaders, district officials, youths and duty bearers on the significance of prioritizing both environmental protection, GBV response and sexual reproductive health and rights to reverse and address some of the consequences emanating from environmental damage! #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR

Today, we unwrap our 16 Days of Activism campaign in Terego and MadiOkollo, west Nile —with focus on the importance the prevailing empowerment programs such as CHLEGs (in humanitarian settlements) that are pivotal in enhancing economic resilience, better SRHR services access, combating violence and addressing climate change Challenges. #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

We are excited about the positive reception from district officials in Terego and MadiOkollo districts as we further discuss the impact of AWAC in humanitarian settings, as well as lessons and effective strategies in promoting SRHR, GBV, and Climate Change awareness. #ClimateActionSRHR #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Celebrating #16DaysOfActivism! The Youth Panel, in collaboration with Philomera Hope Foundation hosts the Youth Action Baraza in kalangala. Join us as youth advocate and interact across districts implementing the @Makewayprogramme.#YouthEngagement #Activism #youthactionbaraza

During our visit to the OPM in the Rhino Refugee Settlement —Terego, we discussed the progress made this year and new areas we are now focusing on in serving the marginalized adolescent girls and young women in our humanitarian efforts. #IntersectionalSRHR #Makewayprogramme

Today, we celebrate #AfricanYouthDay in Terego and Madi Okollo districts (Rhino Camp) in style! We’re using football as a platform to raise awareness abt SRHR and advocating for grassroots change. Community leaders, health workers, & youth leaders are present. #MakeWayProgramme

2/2 The participants identified the different levels of their involvement in health budgeting and the challenges that impede effective intersectional and responsive gender budgeting. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

1/2 Under the theme, leave no one behind in health budgets, today we convene a stakeholders’ dialogue on local level budgeting with different local leaders and young people in the Rhino refugee settlement camp in Terego district. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Youth drawn from various #SRHR alliances came together to design the Intersectionality Learning Game. The game dubbed the Identity Quest game will foster meaningful conversations about intersectionality once fully developed. make-way.org/youth-collabora… @NLinKenya #MakeWayProgramme

Day3 of intersectional community scorecard training for Terego distict comes /w promising fruits—tht building SRHR capacities for Grassroots minoritized young women is the way to go to empower thm to lead &for their voices to be heard &freed. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Working towards creating more inclusive & accessible SRH services for all, we are excited to kick off today's session as participants dive into identifying the root causes of limited access to SRH services for youths in their communities. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme

Day two of the Intersectional community Scorecard training commences us off with a recap. Participants giving a mention of the concepts pertinent to their context they learnt in SRHR, intersectionality, &ICSC scorecard processes. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme @VSOUganda

Diving into a close look of the intersectional Community Scorecard with Mr. Edgar Ouma from @VSO_Intl —with a focus on its steps and applicability to support the social accountability processes. #IntersectionalSRHR #MakeWayProgramme @VSO_Intl @VSOUganda @Wemos @amwaafrika

With some of our colleagues in Makueni county, we also had colleagues in Kilifi county conducting communal #SRHR training using the #ISJA tool. The training was also conducted together with Youth Changers Kenya. #MakeWayKenya #MakeWayProgramme