Members of a women-led Fora, in zone 3, Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district in West Nile, Uganda during a meeting where they discussed women empowerment. Women-led foras are some of the community structures established under the DANIDA Strategic Partnerships II project to foster the active participation of women in decision-making processes within their communities. (Photo: Joseph Muhumuza/Oxfam in Uganda)
Uganda faces several socio-cultural, economic, and political challenges that perpetuate high levels of poverty and inequality. These challenges limit the participation of vulnerable groups, particularly women, youth, and pastoralists, in decision-making processes that affect their lives. They also limit their access to opportunities and resources, ability to participate and have a voice in decisions that affect them, which makes them more vulnerable to risks, shocks, and other vulnerabilities.
Male Champion Moses Mungutie and his wife Kwioucwinyu Claire of Pakwach, northern Uganda, were participants under the Irish Aid PG II project who were involved in gender trainings under the Irish Aid PG 2 project that improved their marital relations ending a cycle of abuse and gender based violence (GBV). Mungutie is now a male champion and continues to carry out sensitisation on GBV. (Photo: Muhumuza Joseph & Tinka Paul/Oxfam in Uganda)
Oxfam in Uganda
Oxfam started working in Uganda in the 1960s. Over the years, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programs to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty.
Our vision is for Uganda to be free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens, particularly women across all age groups, claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives.
We work with grassroots, local, and national partners across various districts, driving change through influencing and campaigns. Our work has a national reach, creating a lasting impact.
Francis Oloya is a visually impaired beekeeper from Amuru, northern Uganda who was supported under the Apiary value chain of the Irish Aid PG 2 project that was implemented by Oxfam in Uganda and partners across 3 regions in 8 districts between 2017-2022. (Photo: Muhumuza Joseph & Tinka Paul/Oxfam in Uganda)
Oxfam’s work is guided by the Country Strategic Framework (2021-2030), which is anchored on achieving a peaceful and resilient society in which people’s rights are upheld and state and non-state actors are responsive and accountable.Organized around four themes, we provide quality and timely humanitarian support to crisis-affected and vulnerable communities, enhance resilient livelihoods, promote gender justice and women’s rights, and champion inclusive and accountable governance.
Members of a women-led Fora, in zone 3, Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district in West Nile, Uganda during a meeting where they discussed women empowerment. Women-led foras are some of the community structures established under the DANIDA Strategic Partnerships II project to foster the active participation of women in decision-making processes within their communities. (Photo: Joseph Muhumuza/Oxfam in Uganda)
Our Work
Governance and Accountability
Goal: Inclusive and accountable governance systems are in place to promote the rights of vulnerable people.
Focus: Building active citizenship, working around the petroleum and mining industry, promoting transformative education, and promoting fiscal justice.
Resilient Livelihoods
Goal: Vulnerable and marginalized people are economically empowered and have resilient livelihoods.
Focus: Sustainable access and control over natural and productive resources, gender-sensitive agriculture and the value chains, youth skilling, resilience and adaptation to climate change, and support for business development.
Humanitarian Preparedness and Response
Goal: People vulnerable to crises are safe, secure, and resilient and enjoy dignified lives.
Focus: Emergency assistance through Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene promotion (WASH); building resilient livelihoods for crisis-affected communities; strengthening gender and protection systems; enabling inclusive Peace initiatives; enhancing disaster preparedness capacity with communities; Steering Local humanitarian leadership; and Rights in Crisis Advocacy and policy influencing nationally and regionally.
Gender Justice and Women’s Rights
Goal: Women and girls from vulnerable communities are empowered, enjoy their rights, and live in dignity.
Focus: social norm change, addressing GBV, advocacy around Unpaid Care work, monitoring progress on women’s rights commitments, championing the feminist agenda, and addressing sexual reproductive health rights for young people.
Partnerships at the Heart of Oxfam’s Work
To effectively deliver on its mission, Oxfam works closely with allies, partners, and local communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are prioritized. To contribute to lasting change, Oxfam mobilizes the power of the people and influences those with power to transform the systems, policies, and practices that have the most significant impact on people’s lives.