WCAYI works with women through organized community and church-based groups to amplify women’s voices, identify barriers, and advance meaningful participation in decisions that affect their lives.
WCAYI was privileged to participate in a two-day capacity-building training designed to orient Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) on the programme cycle and strengthen their capacity to meaningfully engage at different stages of programme implementatio
The challenges facing women, children and young people cannot be addressed through short-term interventions alone. They require sustained investment, meaningful participation and partnerships that recognise the leadership, knowledge and resilience already present within communities.
In many underserved communities across Uganda, access to financial services remains a significant challenge—especially for women. Limited income opportunities, lack of financial literacy, and restricted access to formal banking systems continue to hinder their economic potential.
At Block One, Keguru Zone 1, one of WCAYI’s VSLA group centers has become a safe and vibrant space for children. Recently, the WCAYI team organized play therapy sessions as part of its psychosocial support activities for children in the community.
As schools in Obongi District – Palorinya Refugee Settlement and surrounding host communities prepare to reopen, a targeted and sustained dialogue session was held with girls aged 13–17 years on 3 February 2026.
On 13th March 2026, the Women, Children and Youth Initiative (WCAYI) held a successful stakeholder engagement meeting with Reaching Africa’s Unreached (RAU) in Moyo District.
On 13th March 2026, the Women, Children and Youth Initiative (WCAYI) held a successful stakeholder engagement meeting with Reaching Africa’s Unreached (RAU) in Moyo District.
As schools in Obongi District – Palorinya Refugee Settlement and surrounding host communities prepare to reopen, a targeted and sustained dialogue session was held with girls aged 13–17 years on 3 February 2026.
On December 8th, 2025, the Women, Children, and Youth Initiative Obongi conducted four community feedback sessions, engaging diverse members of the community including women, men, boys, and girls from both refugee and host communities.