Women Crusade For Development Africa

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Meet our Speaker for tomorrow’s Gender webinar as part of

Ndrevataj Entanela is a journalist, feminist researcher, and human rights activist from Albania. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Media and Human Rights from the ERMA programme and has pursued postgraduate studies in gender equality in Iceland. Her work focuses on gender-based violence, misogyny, and digital harms in the Western Balkans, combining journalism, research, and advocacy to address issues of human rights and gender justice.

Samuel is a gender specialist from Makerere University institute of Gender and Development Studies.A Gender specialist who worked with FINN CHURCH AID UGANDA in Mityana.
Samuel holds a Master of Arts in Gender Studies from Makerere University ,a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Gender Studies from the University of Iceland ,and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University .He’s areas of interest is research in Gender, climate change,Agriculture ,conflict resolution,Theoretical framework application and Gender budgeting.

We are excited to have GEST : Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme fellows Cascading their learned knowledge through this collaboration on the conversation

ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy People in NeedCircles of Hope CBOelbarlament.orgEuropean CommissionHope 4 life ugandaMenya Julius

09/03/2026

05/01/2026

GRÓ GEST sends its warmest holiday greetings and wishes for a Happy 2026!

04/08/2025

From Regional CSOs and policy makers Networking Event📌📌📌

Over the last week,we gathered through to enhance the capacity youth from all diversities,the sessions were more enriching and full of learning in both countries.

Young people synergized, rejuvenated and revamped their zeal towards participation in key partnent issues affecting young people.

A shadow paper was presented for review and we together co-created and co-designed with young people ,captured their voices and demands. And ready to push the paper to the East African Assembly.

We further call up all stakeholders including CSOs,Activists,Policy makers ,in all your capacity to join us in building a joint advocacy plan.

We are indeed glad to our partners Circles of Hope CBO Hope 4 life uganda ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy GEST : Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme European Commission People in Need elbarlament.org For supporting these spaces.

17/06/2025

We are excited to be invited by to take part in this year's National youth symposium under the theme "Reflection on 20 years of Multiparty politics " in Uganda,this is a timely and thought provocking dialogue that will extensively discuss the role of young people 2wards building a democratic Uganda.

This year's National Youth symposium theme closely aligns with aspirations of that is being implemented in Kenya and Uganda through supporting youth in their diversities to not only rebuild their hope in taking up leadership but also advocacate for increase in women participation in public affairs at regional level.

At a time when Uganda is nearing an anticipated violent election 2026,such conversations are critical in building a mass of young ethical leaders who will advocate for meaningful dialogue and call for the ceasing of military intervention into the electoral processes in uganda.

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17/06/2025

09/06/2025

We are happy to share that Menya Julius was selected on the Youth Advisory Board as part of Women and Youth in Democratic Engagement (WYDE) under Youth Democracy Cohort being implemented by alda* - European Association for Local Democracy under the auspices of European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) , People in Need and European Commission

Part of his responsibilities will be to participate in WYDE Steering Committee,advise on plans and strategies developed for the functioning of the programme,present suggestions that promote interests of young people,Assist in designing advocacy campaigns and actions of WYDE and Provide advise on the methods and tools implemented and developed by the program .

We are happy that Julius brings grassroot experience to the Global forums as part of his contribution to amplifying voices of diverse young people GEST : Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme

06/06/2025

APPRECIATION!!!!

We take this honour to welcome again our partners both local and international for supporting us in not only amplifying the voices of young people but also empowering young people especially women to take part in decision making processes at regional level.

To our partners who have been with us ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy , , Partnership for Democracy (EPD) , People in Need and European Commission , Circles of Hope CBO , 4 life Uganda and Echoes of Inspiration, we thank you

we further want to welcome our new partner GEST : Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme and appreciate their efforts of promoting gender equality world wide.

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28/05/2025

Today, we raise our voices to break the silence, dismantle the shame, and challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation. On this International Menstruation Day, we stand in solidarity with girls and women in the rural areas of Uganda who are denied dignity, opportunity, and health because of a natural biological process.

Menstruation should never be a barrier to education, health, or equality. Yet, millions of girls still miss school, face discrimination, and suffer in silence due to outdated taboos and lack of access to menstrual products and education.

We call on leaders, educators, and policymakers to:

1.Ensure free and accessible menstrual products in schools, public institutions, and underserved communities as a committiment made by the government of Uganda in 2017 by president Museveni.

2.Integrate comprehensive menstrual health education in school curricula for both girls and boys to counter barriers and stigma.

3.Invest in infrastructure and health systems that support menstrual hygiene with dignity and privacy more specifically school health bays and youth corners,health departments.

4.Support local and national advocacy efforts that amplify girls’ voices and protect their rights as enshrined in international treaties and adolescent health guidelines, 2016.

Together, let us create a world where menstruation is no longer whispered in shame, but embraced with knowledge, support, and pride. The future is healthy, empowered, and stigma-free and it starts with our commitment today.