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Just last week, I arrived in Uganda through the INUWA Uganda Programme and met some truly amazing women. I came with a purpose: to learn, to contribute and to be part of work that is centred on empowering communities. But along the way, I have also found myself learning something equally important: the meaning of team spirit. Working with people is a journey of understanding. It requires patience, maturity, communication, humility and, sometimes, correction. We do not always

INUWA International travelled from Kampala to Hoima for a two-day field visit focused on learning, community leadership, children and youth, HIV, education and community development. The visit with Barbara Kemigisa showed why lasting change must be built together with communities.

INUWA International met with ADPHA Uganda in Kampala to discuss disability-inclusive HIV and TB programming, youth participation, community engagement and sustainable livelihoods. The meeting formed part of INUWA’s Uganda programme, strengthening knowledge exchange and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

INUWA International believes lasting change goes beyond temporary assistance. A handout may respond to an immediate need, but a hand up creates opportunity, dignity and independence. Through skills, livelihoods and community empowerment, we help people build sustainable futures and become active drivers of their own development.

Day 2 of the INUWA Uganda Community & Youth Empowerment Programme focused on programme implementation, teamwork and learning from local experience, including insights from HIV activist Barbara Kemigisa and her community work in Hoima, Uganda.

Our work started with HIV. Today, it goes beyond HIV. As our work expands into areas such as mental health and community wellbeing, one belief remains at the centre of what we do: people are more than the health challenges they face. By listening to communities, respecting their dignity and building on their strengths, we aim to support change that can last. As we prepare for our upcoming programme in Uganda, we are taking this people-centred approach with us.

International Youth Day may be over, but youth empowerment must continue throughout the year. INUWA International reflects on how communities can move from celebrating young people to investing in their leadership, health, education and opportunities.

Why a little girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo chose to build farms instead of food lines. By Laila Moen Founder & CEO, INUWA A Little Girl Who Learned About Survival Before She Learned About Childhood Every organization has an origin story. Some begin with a business opportunity. Others begin with a scientific discovery, an investment, or an idea scribbled onto a piece of paper. INUWA began with a little girl who had no idea she would one day build an organisation.