HARD Uganda

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

Youth Working Group Sessions | Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) – EYE 4 SDGs Project

We successfully conducted Youth Working Group Sessions and Focus Group Discussions under the EYE 4 SDGs Project, bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to share experiences, identify gaps, and co-create solutions around key Sustainable Development Goals.

The discussions focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 17, with youth voices shaping priorities on health, education, gender equality, decent work, inclusion, climate action, and partnerships. These sessions provided a safe and inclusive space for meaningful dialogue, evidence-based insights, and youth-led recommendations to inform advocacy and action.

This engagement reinforces our commitment to meaningful youth participation, accountability, and inclusive development. When youth are listened to, policies and programs become more responsive and impactful.

Together, we are empowering young people to lead change and drive progress toward the SDGs.



EYES 4 SDGs Project AU-EU Youth Lab Oxfam in Uganda

22/12/2025

In a Special way, We would to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciations to AU-EU Youth Lab Global Fund for Women's Vanguard Advisory Council Oxfam in Uganda Danish Refugee Council Refugee Led Organization Network CARE International in Uganda Cohere UNHCR Uganda EYES 4 SDGs Project EDISE Mobility vzw Bright Future Kenya Waka Photography ZOZAC Community for your unwavering support you have rendered to us this year 2025 in terms of funding, capacity building and enhancement, Partnership and collaboration, Networking and synergies. It wasn't going to easy for us to maneuver through this difficult situation of funding without your continuous support. Thanks so much for investing and believing in us to create impact in the vulnerable refugee communities and host in Uganda. As we close this chapter, We call upon you to start the new chapter 2026 in style to reach more people in different interventions like Education, ECD, Livelihood, Protection, and Governance by partnering with us, collaborating and funding us.

As we celebrate this festive season. We wish you a merry Christmas and prosperous new year 2026

16/12/2025

We were pleased to host the Cohere team at our office for a learning visit focused on gaining deeper insight into our work and core thematic areas. The visit created an important platform for open dialogue, mutual learning, and reflection on practical ways can advocate for and support grassroots, refugee-led initiatives that are rooted in community priorities and lived experiences.

We appreciate the time, interest, and constructive engagement from the COHERE team, and we look forward to building stronger collaboration aimed at advancing inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable development outcomes.


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16/12/2025

Under the EYES 4 SDGs Project , We proudly participated in a 3-day AU-EU Youth Lab (YAL) Link and Learn Event held at Kuriftu Resort, Bishoftu, Ethiopia, organized for the first cohort of grantees under the AU–EU YAL Programme.

HARD Uganda was represented by our Executive Director and Consortium Coordinator, Samuel Atati Justin. The event provided a valuable platform for learning, peer exchange, and collaboration among youth-led organizations from Africa and Europe. We were also pleased to meet and engage in person with our consortium partners, including EDISE Mobility vzw (Belgium) and Bright Future Kenya , strengthening coordination, shared learning, and collective action.

This engagement enhanced our capacity to advance youth participation, innovation, and inclusive approaches toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We remain committed to translating the knowledge, partnerships, and insights gained into meaningful impact within refugee and host communities and continental through the EYE 4 SDGs Project.

Oxfam in Uganda Cohere UNHCR Uganda Danish Refugee Council Refugee Led Organization Network YSAT Uganda FCA Finn Church Aid

10/12/2025

Women’s Engagement Forum
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Theme: to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls

HARD Uganda convened a powerful Women Engagement Forum (Dialogue) bringing together 50 women leaders, including women groups, activists, change agents, police representatives, partners, and the Office of the Prime Minister.

The dialogue created a safe space for women to share experiences, strengthen their leadership voice, and influence decision-making processes within their communities.

Key focus areas included:
• Tackling digital violence affecting women and girls
• Building women’s agency and confidence in leadership
• Strengthening community protection systems
• Enhancing coordination among stakeholders

This forum reaffirmed the commitment to advancing women’s rights, ensuring their safety online and offline, and expanding their role in decision-making spaces.

Together, we unite to end digital violence against women and girls.


Danish Refugee Council Global Fund for Women's Vanguard Advisory Council CARE International in Uganda Refugee Led Organization Network Oxfam in Uganda Cohere Refugee Law Project (RLP) YSAT Uganda UNHCR Uganda Humanity & Inclusion - East African Region Programme AU-EU Youth Lab

06/12/2025

📢 Calling All Changemakers Across Africa & Europe—INNOVATION GRANTS NOW OPEN! 🌍

Are you part of a youth-led organisation with a powerful idea that could transform your community or address a global challenge? This is where your impact begins. The Innovation Grants support young changemakers across Africa who are ready to design, test, scale, or improve a solution that creates long-term impact.

💶 Funding Available:
€30,000 – €40,000 open to individual youth-led organisations ready to take their innovation to the next level.

💡 So, what sets your idea apart as a true Innovation?
We consider an innovation to be any activity or approach that continues to benefit young people long after the project ends.
Your proposal can include a range of activities that build on one another—and we’re excited to see the ideas you bring forward!

🧭 As general guidance, we can identify three broad types of activities: Meaningful youth participation in decision-making, Implementation of a youth-driven solution & Sharing and scaling of a distinct activity with other youth organisations beyond their own context.

See the potential? Learn more and take the next step.

Application Resources:
• Innovation Grants: https://aueuyouth.com/innovation-grants/
• Presentation of the AUEU Youth Action Grants (Second Cohort): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2SpdnJKiZQ&feature=youtu.be
• Innovation Grants Webinar: https://youtu.be/2YCcKsSJ4S0?si=7ActyVJFY3cHlnsl&t=1
• See other currently open grants, including the Cooperation, Entrepreneurship, and Representation grants: https://aueuyouth.com/grants/
• Follow the AU-EU Youth Lab for more opportunities: https://linktr.ee/aueuyouthlab

⏳ Mark your calendars—applications close on 7 January, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

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EU Delegation to the African Union

03/12/2025

HARD Uganda is excited to announce our upcoming Women Engagement Forum (Dialogue) taking place on 4 December 2025 at the Omugo Zone Base Camp – OPM Hall, starting at 9:00 AM.

This year’s forum is held under the theme: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.”
The dialogue will focus on strengthening women’s digital safety, promoting responsible online behavior, and addressing the rising cases of online abuse that undermine women’s dignity, rights, and participation.

In addition, the forum will highlight the critical link between women’s safety and anti-corruption efforts, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and the protection of women’s voices in both digital and public spaces.

We invite all participants to join us as we share experiences, exchange solutions, and build a safer, more inclusive digital environment for women and girls.

Let us unite to end digital violence and strengthen anti-corruption efforts for a more just and equitable society.

CARE International in Uganda Oxfam in Uganda Refugee Led Organization Network Global Fund for Women's Vanguard Advisory Council Danish Refugee Council YSAT Uganda AU-EU Youth Lab UNHCR Uganda Cohere

03/12/2025

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS ON! 2nd Cohort Grants Activated! These grants are fueling youth-led action and solutions across Africa & Europe.

✅ Innovation Grants – Support youth organizations creating context-specific responses to global challenges
✅Entrepreneurship Grants – Support youth actors strengthening economic opportunities for young people
✅Representation Grants – Support initiatives led by underrepresented and marginalized youth in Africa to deliver community change.
✅Cooperation Grants – Support youth organizations driving policy and collaboration between Africa and Europe.

🔗 Ready to lead change? Explore the grant options and apply to bring your vision to life: https://aueuyouth.com/grants/

▶️ Watch application guide: https://youtu.be/S2SpdnJKiZQ?si=3s6jYOMEmeaDdGJI&t=1

🔗 Follow us today: http://linktr.ee/aueuyouthlab

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EU Delegation to the African Union African Union Youth Program

05/11/2025

Time to Go From Idea to Impact! Young leaders, this is your moment! ✊🏾 The 2nd Cohort of Grants are HERE!

Got a game-changing idea that tackles: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Representation or Cooperation? If so, do not miss our Webinar in which the four grant types, eligibility, top application tips, and the ON Grip platform will be covered.

🗓️When? Monday, 10th Nov, 2025 | 11:00 AM CET | 01:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM CAT | 10:00 AM GMT / UTC | 11:00 AM WAT |

📝Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iK0_6a16TWSFahPP-vbSjA

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EU Delegation to the African Union Oxfam in Africa Oxfam Novib Restless Development Uganda European Youth Forum

30/10/2025

Today, we are humbled and honored to receive visitors from (Children Rights and Violence Prevention Fund) at our office for a capacity assessment a vital step toward a possible partnership.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to and Foundation for making this visit possible through their unwavering support and collaboration.

We call upon more partners and donors to join us in our mission to empower vulnerable communities, promote self-reliance, and build a future of resilience, equality, and peace.

📍 Together, we can transform lives and create lasting impact!



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14/09/2025

📚 BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN – 15th September 2025 📚

Education is the foundation of a brighter tomorrow. It shapes character, opens opportunities, and builds resilient communities. As the new school term begins, HARD Uganda calls upon every parent, foster parent, guardian, and community leader to rise to the occasion and ensure that every child returns to school.

👉 School officially resumes on 15th September 2025.

This is a call to action for all of us to play our part. Let us not allow poverty, chores at home, early marriages, or negative community practices to deny our children their right to education. Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream of a better future.

We urge:

Parents and Foster Parents to prepare school materials and encourage children with love and support.

Guardians and Relatives to take responsibility for children under their care and make school attendance a top priority.

Community Leaders to set the example by mobilizing families, monitoring school attendance, and protecting children’s right to education.

Remember, when one child is denied education, the whole community loses. But when we send our children to school, we invest in peace, development, and prosperity for all.

✨ Together, let’s make 15th September 2025 the day we recommit to education, hope, and opportunity.
✨ Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and create a community where every child thrives.

Let’s act now. Let’s send our children back to school.

HARD Uganda
Empowered communities for equality, dignity, and sustainable development.
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