Action for Rural Women's Empowerment - ARUWE

05/06/2026

The Earth is speaking to us through rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, floods, droughts, and disappearing ecosystems. These are not distant warnings; they are realities affecting our communities today.

But there is hope. Every tree planted, every clean energy solution adopted, every action to protect our environment sends a powerful signal that we are ready to build a better future.

This World Environment Day, ARUWE joins the call for climate action. Change does not begin somewhere else; it begins with each one of us.

Climate Action Begins with You: Act Now.

28/04/2026

We’ve seen the transformation up close. A young woman walks into a training unsure of herself, learns a practical skill, and begins to see new possibilities for her life.

But training alone isn’t enough.

That’s why we walk the journey with them, providing start-up kits, mentorship, and linkages to financing. For some, this leads to employment. For others, it sparks the beginning of a small business.

We’re also working with public and private partners to open up real opportunities for apprenticeships and growth.

Because the goal isn’t just to train, it’s to turn skills into income, confidence, and dignity.

And when that happens, the impact goes beyond one person. It transforms families and communities.

16/04/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual act or behavior carried out without a person’s consent. It can include r**e, attempted r**e, unwanted touching, sexual harassment, or forcing someone to engage in sexual acts through intimidation, threats, manipulation, or coercion.

Consent must be freely given, informed, and enthusiastic. It cannot be obtained when someone is under pressure, afraid, unconscious, intoxicated, or unable to make a clear decision.

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and is often committed by someone known to the survivor.

Understanding what sexual assault is helps us recognize it, prevent it, and support survivors with empathy and respect.

30/03/2026

While International Women’s Day 2026 provided an important moment to reflect and mobilize, our work did not end there. Throughout March, ARUWE has been engaging communities in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, through a series of Gender Based Violence (GBV) awareness activities aligned with this year’s theme: “Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for all Women and Girls in Uganda.”

These engagements have created safe spaces for community members to openly discuss GBV, its forms, prevention strategies, response mechanisms, and available referral pathways. Beyond awareness, we have also been providing free legal consultations, offering practical support to individuals seeking justice, protection and guidance.

What we are witnessing is more than participation; it is growing awareness, increased confidence in reporting cases, and stronger linkages to essential services.

At ARUWE, we believe that advancing access to justice is not a one-day event but a continuous process. We remain committed to walking alongside communities, especially women and girls, to ensure they are informed, supported, and empowered to claim their rights.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026!
Today we celebrate the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women and girls who continue to shape stronger and more inclusive communities.

At Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment (ARUWE), we remain committed to advancing the rights of women and girls, strengthening access to justice, and promoting community action that closes the gender gap.

As we mark this day, we call on partners, leaders, and communities to work together in advancing rights, justice, and action for all women and girls.

Together, we can create a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive.

19/12/2025

🌱 Strengthening Peer Learning in Clean Energy

Under the framework of the BMZ project, ARUWE facilitated an exchange learning visit where leaders of the Nkandwa Maize Farmers Cooperative from Kyankwanzi District visited the Arise Women’s Group in Wakiso District to share experiences and best practices in charcoal briquette production.

Through guided tours, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions, members exchanged ideas, challenges, and solutions, strengthening peer-to-peer learning and building skills for sustainable clean energy production, to promote a gender-responsive implementation of the Paris Climate agreement.

WECF International

09/12/2025

Know the facts. Challenge the myths. End GBV.

03/12/2025

01/12/2025

Today, as we join the World to commemorate , we pause to honor the strength, resilience and courage of all people affected by HIV right here in our communities and across the globe. This day reminds us that progress is possible when we stand together, speak openly and act collectively.

At ARUWE, we reaffirm our commitment to raising awareness, promoting access to youth-friendly and community-based health services, and advocating for stronger systems that protect and empower those most at risk especially young people, women and vulnerable households in Uganda.

As many families and communities still face challenges in prevention, treatment adherence, stigma and misinformation, we remain steadfast in promoting an inclusive, people centered HIV response that leaves no one behind.

Ending AIDS by 2030 is achievable but only is we sustain our efforts, invest in what works and continue building solidarity at every level.

Today, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, district leaders, health workers, young people and community structures across the country as we push for a future where every person can live free from HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality. Together, we can win this fight.

26/11/2025

In today’s world, our lives are increasingly lived online, as we learn, connect, work, and express ourselves. But just as physical spaces can become unsafe, digital spaces can too.

Digital violence happens when someone uses online platforms to harm, threaten, intimidate, or violate another person. It can look like cyberbullying, non-consensual sharing of images, online stalking, trolling, impersonation, or harassment through messages and comments. And while the harm takes place on a screen, the impact on someone’s mental, emotional, and even physical well-being is very real.

As digital access expands, online safety for particularly women remains a challenge, where 58% of women globally face digital violence. Speaking up, expressing an opinion, or even sharing everyday content can expose them to threats, insults, harassment, or the misuse of their personal information. This constant targeting restricts their freedom to participate online, discourages their voices, and creates fear in spaces that should support learning, connection, and opportunity.

Understanding digital violence is the first step to stopping it.
Building safer online spaces starts with all of us, calling out harmful behaviour, supporting survivors, and using our platforms responsibly and respectfully.

A safer digital world is possible, and it begins with awareness.