WHOCOT Uganda — a women-led, refugee-led organization — stands firm on World Refugee Day, today 20/06/2026 under the theme "Until Everyone is Safe."

We honor refugees’ courage and leadership and call for urgent action to guarantee safety, dignity, and opportunities for all.

Until everyone is safe, we keep working, advocating, and partnering for inclusion.

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On Thursday, April 16, as Madi Okollo District-based trainers, WHOCOT Uganda in partnership with Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) featured on 107.5 FM Voice of Madi to discuss the "Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project"—a Government of Uganda initiative funded by the The World Bank Group Treasury (IBRD•IDA•IFC), implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development UGANDA in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU).

Key Questions/Talking points from the Show:
1. How is the GROW project supporting female entrepreneurs to grow and transition their enterprises in Uganda?
2. How do society and culture shape female entrepreneurs’ agency and financial decision-making?
3. What implications do social norms have on female-owned and female-led enterprises?
4. How can social norms, attitudes, and practices best be reformed to improve female entrepreneurs’ agency and financial decision-making?

On April 16-17, 2026, we were thrilled to partner with PALM Corps, who graciously accepted to work hand-in-hand with WHOCOT Uganda—a refugee- and women-led organization—thereby strengthening our capacity to independently deliver impactful trainings sustainably like this one, a 2-days training on Gender Action Learning System (GALS) methodology, mindset change, and financial literacy for 35 couples.

Deep appreciation to the Women Center Management Committees for their unwavering support, and to Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp (DRC) and Kabarole Research and Resource Centre- Uganda (KRC-Uganda) for joining the training and linking enriching & expertly sessions on child protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention.

In today's refugee context—with World Food Programme rations slashed or cut entirely—these trainings build agency for self-reliant households through equitable decision-making, financial independence, and safer homes.

🌟 Empowering Communities: Awareness Session Success! 🌟
Today, May 11, 2026 – WHOCOT Uganda and Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp (DRC) hosted a vital awareness session at our offices in Simbili Village, Siripi Zone, Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement.
In partnership with Uganda Law Society (ULS), we brought together over 100 refugees and host community members, local leaders, women, youths, refugee led organizations for eye-opening discussions on family rights and justice.

Key topics:
1. Marriage and its types
2. Preparing for a successful marriage
3. Resolving conflicts or marriage endings
4. Addressing land disputes

Grateful for the active participation and shared insights—together, we're building stronger, informed communities! 💪
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We are proud that WHOCOT Uganda, a women- and refugee-led organization operating in refugee response, participated in a 3‑day training on Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) and Gender & Age Markers (GAM) from 13th–15th May 2026 for humanitarian actors in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Madi Okollo District.
Organized by UN Women, the training brought together frontline responders, local partners, and community leaders to strengthen gender-responsive programming and ensure protection and inclusion across all ages.

Special thanks to facilitators Andrea Scheibach, Jackline Ewudopia, Draleru Joseline, Sam Jimmy, etc. for their expert guidance, and to UN Women and all partners for making this capacity-building possible. Together, we are advancing safer, more inclusive services for refugees and host communities.

WHOCOT Uganda remains committed to centering gender and age considerations at every stage of humanitarian response.

WHOCOT Uganda OLUM Innovation is transforming food, nutrition, and climate resilience in refugee settings.
Through the OLUM model, refugee and host community households are making the most of small land spaces to grow nutritious food, improve household nutrition, and strengthen self-reliance in the face of climate challenges.

We appreciate our supporters U-Learn Uganda, Save the Children and Response Innovation Lab

Kindly watch a short clip of the solution through this link: https://youtu.be/-bqe3nXif24?si=j1yBmHccrj_wROLQ

This innovation is a practical step toward building sustainable food systems and healthier communities. Together, we can support solutions that empower families and create lasting impact.