Category: Projects

Today marked a pivotal moment in our journey to strengthen civic space and resilience in Uganda. As part of the “Strengthening Civic Space and Resilience in Uganda” project, Rural Smiles Foundation hosted a dynamic capacity building session designed to empower local civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights defenders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate an increasingly challenging environment.A Day of Insight and ActionThe session, attended by representatives from various CSOs within the Kitara Civil Society Organisations Network...

Introduction:Widows in Kibaale District face a daunting reality: illegal land seizure, eviction, and displacement. This gender-based violence perpetuates poverty, inequality, and injustice. But we can make a difference. Our project, "Justice for Widows' Land Rights," aims to mobilize communities, demand government action, and advocate for policy change.The Problem:Widows in Kibaale District are vulnerable to land grabbing, leaving them without a home, livelihood, or dignity. This systemic injustice perpetuates gender-based violence, poverty, and inequality.The Solution:Rural Smiles Foundation with support from Het...

We were able to;To enhance the capacity of refugee young women, young men and their peers on their sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR)To improve access to safe abortion and post abortion care services for young refugee women through the harm reduction model.To improve access to justice and legal aid services for refugee young women and men in case of sexual reproductive health rights violations or when caught up in the justice system for accessing safe abortion servicesTo reduce abortion stigma...

Rural Smiles Foundation in partnership with Cook Medical, is implementing a Community Cancer Awareness Campaign for rural women in Mugarama Sub county Kibaale districtThe goals of the project/activity include;To mobilize and train a pool of 100 community women as breast and cervical cancer ambassadors who will sensitize their peers on breast and cervical cancer prevention and care.To mobilize and provide breast and cervical cancer information  screening, treatment and care services to 600 rural women.To create community awareness on breast and...