In a powerful stride toward building safer, more inclusive communities, Humanity Touch—working in collaboration with Chapter for Empowerment and Rights Uganda (CERU) and in partnership with GIZ Uganda—successfully trained 55 Community-Based Trainers and Field Extension Consultants under the RISE Project. The training, held across Arua, Moyo, and Adjumani districts, brought together 26 women and 29 men committed to transforming their communities through gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, survivor-centered response, and gender transformative leadership.
This initiative was more than a capacity-building exercise—it was a strategic investment in grassroots leadership and community resilience. Participants were equipped with practical knowledge and tools to address GBV through a rights-based lens, gaining deeper understanding of power dynamics, intersectionality, and the social norms that perpetuate violence and exclusion. The training emphasized survivor-centered services, legal frameworks, and the importance of fostering positive change within households and communities. Through interactive sessions, role plays, and facilitated dialogues, participants developed critical skills in communication, self-awareness, and leadership—laying the groundwork for stronger referral pathways and community protection mechanisms.
Immediate outcomes were both personal and structural. Many participants reported mindset shifts, recognizing GBV not just as a social issue but as a criminal offense under Ugandan law. Others committed to initiating couple dialogues, peer education, and community sensitization campaigns. The training also catalyzed the development of localized GBV referral networks, ensuring that survivors can access timely and dignified support. CERU and GIZ Uganda will continue to provide follow-up and technical assistance to reinforce learning and ensure sustainable impact.
This activity directly aligns with Humanity Touch’s strategic focus on Gender Justice & Feminist Leadership. By empowering community-based actors with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to challenge harmful norms and promote survivor-centered care, the organization is advancing its mission to safeguard rights, foster peaceful coexistence, and build inclusive systems of protection. The training not only strengthens local capacity—it reaffirms Humanity Touch’s vision of a just, peaceful, and inclusive society where women, girls, and marginalized communities thrive with dignity and equality.
As Humanity Touch continues to scale its work across Uganda, this training marks a significant milestone in the journey toward transformative change. It demonstrates that when communities are equipped, informed, and united, they become powerful agents in the fight against GBV—and in the creation of a future where dignity is not just protected, but actively upheld.
