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

Happy to represent the Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda secretariat CAPAIDS Uganda 🇺🇬 in person at the Very First National Reference Group Meeting in Uganda! Grateful to The NGO Forum as the secretariat of the NHP for taking lead in organizing this together with the NRG chair African Women and Youth Action for Development ED.

"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 theme of this year's meeting is; "Advancing Localization and Sustainable Humanitarian Impact through Quality funding, Equitable and Accountable Partnerships." #GrandBargainUG

"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

Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda Secretariat Head Naomi Ayot, at the 1st Annual Meeting of the Grand Bargain National Reference Group (NRG) in Uganda. A step towards translating Global Commitments into National Actions for meaningful engagement of Local Actors and Communities. #GrandBargain

Talking about localization as one of the core focuses of the Grand Bargain, it can be defined as the process of shifting the leadership and implementation of aid and development efforts to local actors, including government institution... #GrandBargainUG

"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

📌 #HappeningNow "It is very important to turn the Narrative of #Localization away from Capacities, financial strength of Local actors to Equity in partnership decolonization" - Francis - CD Oxfam in Uganda #GrandBargainAGM #WillingnessMatters #LocallyLed #ShiftThePower

"We are all guilty of not recognising local #Philanthropy. We need to appreciate that we have alot of local donors (community) that can make meaningful contribution, how we relate with them matters alot" - Mr. Francis Iwa CAFOMI #GrandBargainUG #Give4Good

🔊"EVERY VOICE MATTERS"🗣️ Today, #CEFTRA contributes in, #TheGrandBargainVillageLevelAnnualGeneralMeeting at Mestil Hotel, Ug. Aims; To strategize & #ImproveDialogue for #ImprovedHumanitarianResponse To promote #DirectEngagement of #LocalHumanitarianInternationalActors& Donors

It will take a collective approach to challenge negative narratives around local and national partners, but integrity is a non negotiable Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda The NGO Forum Oxfam in Uganda

The Grand Bargain seeks to ensure that aid reaches those in need more quick and effectively. #GrandBargainUG

“Make no mistake – for true #Localization, we need equitable partnerships built on trust.” As Dr. Moses Isooba The NGO Forum emphasizes in his 'Vaccinar & Paracetamol' approach, Local Actors must continue to advocate for Direct, Unrestricted and Multi-Year funding to achieve real

"To me, quality funding is that which enables comprehensive response to a community problem" 〰️ #GrandBargainUG