As Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda has always envisioned empowering local humanitarian actors to take charge and make impactful changes in their communities. This training is a reflection of our commitment to that vision.

Regional leaders play a critical role in ensuring that our efforts are heard, our actions visible, and our impact is felt. Today’s session is set to enhance our capabilities and provide the skills needed to advocate effectively, engage meaningfully, and communicate strategically.

"Tips for Effective Advocacy & lobbying Writings: Keep it simple, know your audience, have a clear goal, understand the context, be organize well, and always get feedback.”- Ronald Matanda, during the communication strategy session! #LocalizationUg

"In our advocacy drive, we as Leaders must unpack the Localization Agenda while skillfully addressing culturally sensitive issues. Let’s ensure our approach respects and engages with Local Contexts.” Charles Onencan, National C4C Working Group Uganda Coordinator #LocalizationUg

"Sub-granting is not the same as direct funding. We urge INGOs who signed the Charter4Change to honor their commitment and allocate 25% of Humanitarian funding directly to National and Local NGOs.” Joyce Julian Acoko Chairperson #LocalizationUg

“Our Leadership is so excited to see Local Actors becoming more findable and fundable! Grateful to CRSUganda team for the support with GIS Mapping, ensuring our Local & National Actors are visible and easily accessible.”Joyce Julian Acoko Chairperson. #LocalizationUg

Our Chairperson also recognizes Oxfam in Uganda for championing Local Humanitarian Leadership, empowering Local Actors to respond swiftly within 24 hours when disaster strikes, now you can see that together, we're building a stronger, faster, and more resilient response.

Happening Now: The Grand Bargain National Reference Group Meeting organized by Grand Bargain National Reference Group in Uganda. #GrandBargainUG

Uganda's Annual #GrandBargain Meeting #HappeningNow Different #humanitarian actors have convened to assess progress, identify challenges & develop strategies to enhance the efficiency & effectiveness of humanitarian aid in Uganda. #GrandBargain #Localisation 📸Refugee-Led Organization Network(RELON)

"The localization approach has been proven to be the most effective as it gives the most immediate solutions. Localization is cost effective & efficient, local actors have valid knowledge of the local context. They understand the reality more than any other person," Joyce Julian Acoko

"We have registered some successes including; * Local actors taking leadership roles * Strengthened financial support for local organizations * Increased direct funding * Creation of localized coordination mechanisms like the National Reference Group, Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda,"- Joyce Julian Acoko

We need to “involve, advocate the dynamic nature of our humanitarian landscape, build resilience and address the root causes of disaster” - Hon.Hajjat Minsa Kabanda #GrandBaragainUG

"The grand bargain is the conversation that will get more means to the hands of people who are affected by crises. If the capacity of local actors is developed, they can continue to support the communities by leveraging the local knowledge & resources," Joyce Julian Acoko #GrandBargain

#GrandBargain Power dynamics play key into the localisation agenda. There is need to shift the narrative for the localisation from accountability, capacity, transparency and integrity which are cross cutting from local to international actors. Oxfam in Uganda CD Francis

"The #GrandBargain is the conversation that will get more means to the hands of people affected by crises. If capacity of local actors is developed, they can continue to support communities by leveraging local knowledge & resources," Joyce Julian Acoko from Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda #Localisation

We need to clearly redefine localization, it is important we put the communities at the center ensuring local actors are able to advance ~ Odokorach Francis Oxfam Country Director. #GrandBargainUG

💡The idea behind localization is that communities should be the drivers of the programs and services that support their own needs. This encourage inclusive decision-making, ensuring diverse perspectives and needs are considered. #GrandBargain USAID Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda

"We must work collaboratively to avoid duplication, optimize resources & ensure that interventions benefit those who need them the most. Platforms such as the #GrandBargain must continue to evolve & accommodate the nature of humanitarian crises," Hajjat Minsa Kabanda

Members of the Domestic Violence Act Coalition (#DVAC) and UGANDA ATHLETICS FEDERATION🇺🇬🇺🇬 UAF will on Monday the 16th of September wear all-black in memory of Rebecca Cheptegei. We will wear black to re-echo to the world that #ViolenceAgainstWomen is a threat to dignity and life. #NotAnotherWoman

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