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Our Work & Achievements

Discover our impact through coordinated programs in peacebuilding, climate action, refugee support, and regional development.

WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED

Our Impact in West Nile

Explore our achievements through coordinated programs in peacebuilding, climate action, refugee support, and regional development.

WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
WENDA Achievement
ADVOCACY & LOBBYING

Building Infrastructure for West Nile

Lobbying focuses on directly engaging with local government and policymakers to promote favorable policies and secure funding or resources.

Infrastructure

Roads advocacy for tarmacking of Karuma-Arua-Vura-Oraba road, Adjumani-Moyo-Yumbe-Koboko Road, bridges (Laropi and Pakwach), upgrading of Arua airport and connecting West Nile to National Grid

Institutions

Advocated for Muni Public University and established Nile University as a community university, advocated for urbanization - Arua regional city and municipalities, health sector infrastructure (Arua and Yumbe Regional referral Hospitals)

Advocacy
Advocacy
Advocacy
Advocacy
PEACE BUILDING & REGIONAL UNITY

Fostering Peace Across Borders

Regional unity emphasizes connecting communities to work toward shared goals and common interests through partnerships and cross-community projects.

Yumbe Peace Day

Regularly commemorated the Yumbe Peace day and implemented the Peace Agreement aimed at advocating for government implementation

Disarmament

Consolidated peace by curbing Small Arms and Light Weapons proliferation in the region

Cross-Border Dialogues

Convened the WestNile, Acholi and Lango Reconciliation and Forgiveness Convention, hosted cross-border peace dialogues with South Sudan and DRC

Peace Building
Peace Building
Peace Building
Peace Building
CAPACITY BUILDING

Leadership and Governance

Governance training helps local leaders implement transparent and accountable practices crucial for sustainable development.

Council Orientations

Supported District Council Orientations, provided mentorship and coaching to five Local Governments in partnership with VNGI

Institute of Leadership

Advocated for the establishment of the Institute of Leadership and Governance at Muni University

NGO Monitoring

Promoting mutual accountability between Local Governments and NGOs with support from VNGI

Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
REFUGEE & MIGRANTS

Supporting Refugee Integration

Effective refugee management involves providing immediate assistance and fostering long-term integration strategies for stable lives.

Regional Forums

Organized Quarterly Regional Engagement Forums to localize the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework with support from VNGI

Dialogues

Held regular multi-stakeholder dialogues between refugees, migrants and host communities with Cities Alliance support

Financial Support

Overseeing 227 host community beneficiaries who received UGX 155M loans under UNCDF Tondeka Facility

Refugee Support
Refugee Support
Refugee Support
Refugee Support
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change Governance

Taking steps to mitigate climate effects and adapt to impacts through sustainable agriculture, reforestation, and clean energy advocacy.

PACER Project

WENDA/ACODE are Implementing the PACER Project Partnership with a budget of 6.5 Billion for both Karamoja and West Nile regions over four years

Regional Coverage

Project implemented in all 12 districts of West Nile, making WENDA more relevant to member Local Governments

Digital Platform

WENDA/ENABEL RED Project - co-creating E-coordination platform for Natural Resources and Environment Committees

Climate Project
Climate Project
Climate Project
Environment