Today is a day for PLAY and we are reminded that play is not a luxury or a reward. It is an essential part of every girl’s childhood and development. Through play, girls build confidence, develop creativity, strengthen social skills, learn teamwork, express themselves and discover their potential. It also supports their physical and emotional wellbeing while creating opportunities for meaningful learning. Yet, many girls are denied these opportunities because of gender stereotypes, household responsibilities and restrictive social norms. Every girl deserves the freedom, time and safe spaces to play, learn and thrive. Because a girl who plays, stays in school. #LetGirlsPlay #GirlSummit2026

The aerobicsThe energy is high at the Central Region Girl Summit 2026! 💃🏽🕺🏽 Participants are getting into the rhythm with an exciting aerobics and Zumba session. #LetGirlsPlay #GirlSummit2026 #EveryGirlDeservesToPlay

As we prepare for the 2026 #16DaysOfActivism against GBV, WPI joins other members of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Coalition for a meeting to discuss preparations and strengthen collective efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on our collective priorities, strengthen collaboration and identify strategies to advance the protection of women and girls from violence. Ending GBV requires collective action, sustained advocacy and accountability. Together, we can make a difference. #EndGBV #WomensRights

If we are serious about keeping girls safe,preventing child marriages& responding to GBV,protection must be reflected in budgets.No budget,no protection.No investment,no lasting change #GirlsNotBrides @GirlsFirstFund @awdf01 @UNICEFUganda.

Join us NOW at 11:00 AM as @FIDA_Uganda , together with @UGANET, @CEDOVIPuganda and members of the Domestic Violence Coalition, convene a civil society consultation on the delayed marriage law reform . 💻 Google Meet 🔗 meet.google.com/zaa-wcqa-rdp

We are currently at Makindye Court for the District Coordination Committee (DCC) Meeting hosted by our partner @CEDOVIPuganda under the @GirlsFirstFund bringing together key stakeholders from the police and Civil Society Organizations. The meeting’s focus is on strengthening district level coordination and investment in child sensitive systems that prevent and respond to child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Through meaningful collaboration, stakeholders are working to strengthen protection mechanisms, improve coordination of services and advocate for sustained investment in girls’ rights, safety and future. Protecting girls requires collective action, shared responsibility and systems that respond to their needs. We are committed to #EndChildMarriage

We were part of a three-day quarterly @CEDOVIPuganda training alongside our Domestic Violence Act Coalition (DVAC) partners. The training strengthened our skills in advocacy, stakeholder engagement and coalition building, while reminding us of the power of collective and intersectional advocacy. We were re-energized and left more committed to ending violence against women. #EndVAW #CoalitionBuilding

PEERU is proud to be part of the Budget Advocacy Training for CSOs, strengthening technical skills to effectively engage & influence Uganda’s budget processes as a pathway to stronger systems & Dev't outcomes. Thank u to @GNB_Uganda @CEDOVIPuganda @CSBAGUGANDA @GirlsFirstFund

CONGRATULATIONS MAMA FM @ 25! 25 Years of Voice, Impact & Change! Thank you for 25 years of amplifying women's voices, inspiring change & empowering communities. Here's to many more years of impact! #MamaFMAt25 #VoiceImpactChange #StrongerVoices

The workshop highlighted the power of BMET in ensuring government commitments are backed by funding, trained participants on assessing the national budget and tracking allocations for girls’ issues, and secured commitments to develop communication messages for online engagement.

Last week, members of Girls Not Brides Uganda and @GirlsFirstFund partners convened for a Budget Monitoring and Expenditure Tracking Workshop.This strengthened advocacy against child marriage and teenage pregnancies.

Together with partners, critical strategies were discussed and laid out to prevent child sexual violence, enhance healing for survivors, and strengthen access to justice. This collaborative effort marks an important step toward safeguarding children.

Yesterday, our Senior Program Officer, @AnnNassamula participated in a stakeholder engagement organized by the Brave Movement Uganda under the theme “Advancing the Prevention of Childhood Sexual Violence, Promoting Healing, and Strengthening Access to Justice for Survivors.”

Today, I am not just attending a training. I am upgrading my advocacy. At the Ending Child Marriage Advocacy Training by @CEDOVIPuganda , supported by @GirlsFirstFund , we are turning statistics into strategy. Every number we reviewed is a Girl whose childhood we can still save.

GNBU Central members + GFF partners are at a 2-day Advocacy Training on Ending Child Marriage in Uganda. Organized by @CEDOVIPuganda + GNBU Central, funded by @GirlsFirstFund . Theme: Re-strengthening Frontline Workers’ Advocacy Skills. @GirlsNotBrides #EndChildMarriageNow

We are currently in a session led by @iankiko1 focusing on child marriage trends in Uganda. The discussion is unpacking statistics, the different manifestations of child marriage within communities and how the issue has evolved over time. We are also reflecting on the post-pandemic effects that have increased vulnerabilities for girls, including school dropouts and economic pressures on families. Emerging risks are being highlighted, especially those driven by poverty, digital exposure and weakening protection systems. The session is deepening our understanding of the urgency required in addressing child marriage through coordinated action, stronger policies and community engagement. We continue to learn, reflect and strengthen our advocacy strategies to better protect every girl and accelerate progress toward ending child marriage. #EndChildMarriage @GirlsFirstFund

We are honored to join GirlsNotBrides members through @GirlsFirstFund support, in a 2 day Advocacy Training by @CEDOVIPuganda on Ending Child Marriage in Uganda to strengthen the advocacy skills of frontline workers to amplify community voices. @GirlsFirstFund

Our Legal Officer, Solomon Kisakye, participated in the National Stakeholder Meeting on Ending Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies in Uganda, convened by @CEDOVIPuganda in partnership with @JOYFORCHILDREN As a panelist, Solomon advocated for strengthening child protection systems and advancing collective action to end child marriage and teenage pregnancy. We continue to champion the rights, wellbeing, and empowerment children in Uganda. #EndChildMarriage #EndTeenagePregnancy #ChildProtection #SRHR

Together with partners, we co-convened the 1st National Youth Post Budget Dialogue hosted at @UNICEFUganda HQ. As young people are being deliberate about lobbying for space to participate in National Budget Processes. #NPYBD2026 @NyapUganda @MCLDUganda

Uganda is one of the world’s youngest nations, with 78% of its population under 30 and about 23% aged 18–30. Yet youth unemployment remains a major challenge, with the official rate standing at 13.3% according to UBOS @CSBAGUGANDA #NYBD2026 #Youth4Budget #KnowYourBudget26