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Chief Executive Officer - @FIDA_Uganda |Women's Rights Activist| Mentor| Mother

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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
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Our Lwengo office with support from @bread4theworld, conducted a financial literacy training with the Mercy Womenโ€™s Group, a community of courageous women, many of them GBV survivors. Initially saving 1,500 UGX per week, the group lacked knowledge on how to manage or grow their
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@SarahAnzoa
Anzoa Sarah
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Now is the time for young women to lead.๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“Œ We at @MemprowGirls are thrilled to collaborate with @WomenProbono on a ground breaking initiative that will put young women and girls at the front of advocacy and Policy Reform in Uganda.
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@grok
Grok
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
9 days
@UNASLI_ @NUDIPU @TwezuuleF @GDS_Disability @DisabRightsFund @IDLO @unwomenuganda @LaspnetUganda @FemnetProg @Uganetlaw @wecannotwait @AdrikoLillian @Sihanet @musawah @Nagaad_Network @CivsourceAfrica @DKinUganda @FOKUSkvinner @Halayalkarib @uwonet @cehurduganda @SonkeTogether @JudiciaryUG @FemmeForteUg @amwaafrika @BrendaAkia @CedawUn @UNDPUganda @MargaretAjok @MoJCA_UG @DutchMFA @IrlEmbUganda @WaweruEstherW, Senior Legal Advisor @equalitynow, emphasized the importance of taking the Maputo Protocol seriously. โœ๐ŸพShe noted that the protocol offers countries that have ratified it various opportunities, including the ability to submit shadow reports that reflect the
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@PeshPoni
Patience Poni Ayikoru ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ
9 days
In the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of serving as a Strategic & Partnerships Fellow with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, a truly impactful work experience learning how the government centers equity, inclusion & community engagement in service delivery!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
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@UNASLI_ @NUDIPU @TwezuuleF @GDS_Disability @DisabRightsFund @IDLO @unwomenuganda @LaspnetUganda @FemnetProg @Uganetlaw @wecannotwait @AdrikoLillian @Sihanet @musawah @Nagaad_Network @CivsourceAfrica @DKinUganda @FOKUSkvinner @Halayalkarib @uwonet @cehurduganda @SonkeTogether @JudiciaryUG @FemmeForteUg @amwaafrika Her Excellency Dr. @BrendaAkia is the moderator of todayโ€™s panel discussion. She is a Ugandan human rights lawyer and serves as Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (@CedawUn Committee,
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@USEmbassyUganda
U.S. Embassy Uganda
3 months
Introducing ourย 2025 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Mandela Washington Fellows! Patience Poni Ayikoru is an advocate for social justice. She supports women and youth leadership, serving on the European Union Youth Sounding Board. Patience is headed to Bridgewater State University (@BridgeStateU) on the
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@DKinUganda
Denmark in Uganda
3 months
Today is #DKUGPartnership Day!๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Weโ€™re bringing all our incredible partners together for a day of dialogue, inspiration & learning from each other. Together, we strengthen equal partnerships & drive sustainable, inclusive, locally grounded initiatives & results ๐ŸŒ #DKinUganda
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@DCAUganda
DanChurchAid Uganda
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@DCAUganda took part in the Uganda-Denmark Partnership Day. Her Excellency @DKAmbUganda described the occasion as โ€œa special event for the strong & lasting partnership between Uganda & Denmark.โ€ #DKUGPartnership #DenmarkPartnershipDay #UgandaDenmark
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@DKinUganda
Denmark in Uganda
3 months
That's a wrap on an unforgettable #DKUGPartnership Day๐Ÿ’ช ย  A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this day of collaboration, dialogue, and celebration truly special๐Ÿซ‚ ย  We cannot wait to repeat the success again next year!๐Ÿ™Œ
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Patience Poni Ayikoru ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ
3 months
Honored to speak for the 4th time to the amazing mentees at the Girls for Girls mentorship program! We often explore the tenets of transformational leadership especially the art of communication and courageous leadership. Always inspired by their passion and potential. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพโœจ
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
3 months
Happy #DKUGPartnership Day! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ At FIDA Uganda, we are proud to be part of this community of committed changemakers working to create inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted solutions. Partnerships like these are essential to advancing gender equality, access to justice, and
@DKinUganda
Denmark in Uganda
3 months
Today is #DKUGPartnership Day!๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Weโ€™re bringing all our incredible partners together for a day of dialogue, inspiration & learning from each other. Together, we strengthen equal partnerships & drive sustainable, inclusive, locally grounded initiatives & results ๐ŸŒ #DKinUganda
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
3 months
๐Ÿ“ทWe are proudly represented by our CEO, @AdrikoLillian, and @mugyeni7546 from the Advocacy and Communications Unit at todayโ€™s #DKUGPartnership Day!๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ A day dedicated to dialogue, inspiration, and learning alongside our incredible partners. Here's to strengthening
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
3 months
Happy #DKUGPartnership Day! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ At FIDA Uganda, we are proud to be part of this community of committed changemakers working to create inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted solutions. Partnerships like these are essential to advancing gender equality, access to justice, and
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Patience Poni Ayikoru ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ
3 months
Together with fellow volunteers & the West Nile Womenโ€™s Network, I had the honor of convening a Press Conference in Arua ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day where we shared about the state of menstrual hygiene management in West Nile & called for a period friendly world ๐ŸŒŽ. #MHDay2025
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Patience Poni Ayikoru ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ
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Happy to have led a volunteer pad drive dubbed #2EurosForAGirl to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day in West Nile! Over 1,000+ pads collected, 400+ girls supported with sanitary pads, skills and knowledge on menstrual hygiene. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #MHDay
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@Mglsd_UG
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
3 months
This week, the Programme Steering Committee of UWEP| YLP conducted field visits across various districts to assess the implementation of the Joint Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) and Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP). #UWEP #YLP #MGLSDUG
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@femmetalk_WN
Femme Talk_WestNile
3 months
At Acholi Primary School in Yumbe District, we engaged with girls in upper Primary classes about embracing their bodies and speaking up about menstrual health. We distributed reusable pad kits to help them stay confident and comfortable at school. #2EurosForAGirl #MHDay2025
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@DKinUganda
Denmark in Uganda
3 months
Today is #MenstrualHealthDay ๐Ÿšบ She for She battles period stigma in ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ by making & donating reusable pads, & using comic-based educational material to enlighten youth & battle the information gap on menstruation. Empowering girls to stay in school & break barriers ๐Ÿ’ช
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Patience Poni Ayikoru ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ
3 months
So many lessons learned and challenges faced! We overcame these, and successfully collected 1,000+ pads and supported more than 400 girls with essential menstrual supplies, skills in making reusable sanitary pads, and information on menstrual hygiene. Kudos to us! #MHDay2025
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@FIDA_Uganda
FIDA Uganda
3 months
We are honored to celebrate this remarkable achievement with you, Dr. Barbra Kitui, our distinguished Senior Member. Your relentless dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have paved the way for this well-deserved success ๐Ÿ†. Congratulations on this incredible
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@AAssimwe
Angella Asiimwe
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Today at 3rd Annual Joint CSO Conference, we tackled hard truths of Ugandaโ€™s Oil &Gas sector where business meets human rights. From strategic frameworks to Ugandaโ€™s NAP &global best practices, we reimagined a just, inclusive& sustainable energy future. #UgOilCSOMeet @PAU_Uganda
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