Lobbying focuses on directly engaging with local government and policymakers to promote favorable policies and secure funding or resources. This might involve preparing reports, meeting with decision-makers, and forming alliances with other community organizations to push for tangible improvements in areas like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Roads Advocate for tarmacking of Karuma Arua Vura Oraba roard Adjumani Moyo Yumbe Koboko Road bridges (Laropi and Pakwach), Upgrading of Arua airport and Electricity (Connecting WestNile to National Grid)
Public University ( and Established Nile University as a community University Advocacy for Urbanization the regional City and Municipalities), Health Sector Infrastructure (Regional referral Hospitals Arua and Yumbe)
Convened the WestNile Centenary celebrations Legacy projects were presented, WestNile History and Culture Museum, Heritage Cultural Promotion Centre for Moyo Water project for Adjumani, A tourism information Centre in Nbbi Three office blocks for Zombo storied office block for Maracha Mngo processing plant for Yumbe
Regional unity emphasizes the importance of connecting communities within the area to work toward shared goals and common interests. The organization might focus on forming partnerships with neighboring communities, fostering cross-community projects, and organizing events that celebrate diverse cultural backgrounds. This helps create a network of support, where communities can work together to address shared challenges and pursue development goals collectively.!
Regularly commemorated the Yumbe Peace day and Implemented the Peace Agreement Aimed at Advocating for Government Implementation of the Peace Agreement
Consolidated peace by curbing Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferation in the region Implemented Peace Education Programs for Youths, Ex combatants and Cultural leaders in the region
Convened the WestNile, Acholi and Lango Reconciliation and Forgiveness Convention in Koboko Municipality Hostcross boarder peace Dialogues with Republic of South Sudan, DRC
Governance training aims to help local leaders understand and implement transparent and accountable practices, which are crucial for sustainable development. This could involve educating leaders on policy formulation, ethical governance, and participatory decision-making, ensuring that all voices in the community are heard and considered. By fostering capable and responsible leadership, the organization helps build a foundation for effective governance that can drive lasting improvements and make the community more resilient and self-sufficient.!
Have supported District Council Orientations, provided mentorship and Coaching support to five Local Governments in partnership with VNGI (Arua City, Koboko Municipality, Yumbe, Koboko and Terego district)
Advocated for the establishment of the Institute of Leadership and Governance at Muni University to improve local governance in the region
Advocated for the capacity building of NGO Monitoring Committees in the Five local Governments and now promoting mutual Accountability between LGs and NGOs with Support from VNGI
Effective refugee and migrant management involves both providing immediate assistance and fostering long-term integration strategies. This might include offering essential services like food, shelter, and medical support upon arrival, as well as facilitating access to education, job training, and legal assistance to help them build stable lives. Also working on promoting social inclusion and understanding by creating programs that encourage interactions between local residents and migrant communities, reducing potential tensions and fostering mutual respect.!
Organized Quarterly Regional Engagement Forums as feedback and accountability mechanism to Localize the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework with support from VNGI
Held regular Multi stakeholder Dialogues between refugees, migrants and host communities to promote social inclusion and Integration with support from Cities Alliance
WENDA oversees four groups with 227 Host communities beneficiaries in Arua City (Happy Green, Ambeko and Ariwara) who have received a total of UGX 155 000 000 loan under the UNCDF Tondeka Facility with Pride Micro Finance (Durable solutions programme)
Climate change governance involves taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change and adapt to its impacts. This can include advocating for sustainable agriculture, supporting reforestation projects, promoting clean energy sources, and educating the community on climate resilience strategies. The organization may also partner with other agencies and local governments to push for policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance community resilience to climate impacts, like droughts, floods, or changing weather patterns.
WEND/ACODE DANIDA PACER Project Partnership With A Budget Of 6 5 Billion Both Karimoja And Westnile Regions For Four Year
For WestNile the Project will be implemented in all the 12 districts This will make WENDA more relevant to the member Local Governments
WENDA/ENABEL RED Project, we are co creating E coordination platform for the Natural Resources and Environment Committees