Somero Uganda

26/03/2026

We have officially wrapped up our project inception meetings in the new intervention districts! Our final stop was Lwengo District, where local leaders embraced the project and committed their full support to ensuring its success during implementation.

26/03/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with the CAO and Deputy CAO of the . We discussed the district's commitment to the REAL Fathers project and look forward to its successful implementation.

26/03/2026

Strengthening the Coordinated Approach:

As we roll out the REAL Fathers project in Lyantonde District, we are pleased to collaborate with the Lyantonde cluster, supported by CRVPF.

Through this coordinated approach, the cluster implements programs that empower girls, boys, and parents. We are already successfully running these initiatives under the Kampala Girls and Nakawa clusters; bringing this same collaborative spirit to Lyantonde will create powerful synergies for our programs.

26/03/2026

Strengthening Partnership; As we rollout the REAL fathers project in Lwengo district, we are happy to work with a long term partner . and COTFONE have been partners since 2016.

The organsiaton is now the representative of Organisations (NGOs & CBOs) at the district NGO Monitoring Committee.*

25/03/2026

Great progress in Lyantonde District today! Somero Uganda, alongside from , officially introduced the to district leaders. We are thrilled by the warm reception and the stakeholders' pledge of full support for the project's roll-out.

24/03/2026

Today, with technical support from IIDC’s Papa Dickens, we held Fathers project inception meetings in Kaliiro and Mpumudde sub-counties, Lyantonde District. We are thrilled that local stakeholders have embraced the initiative and committed to supporting its successful roll-out

23/03/2026

Empowering Child Participation in Adjumani! Earlier this month, we joined the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Uganda Child rights NGO Network to conduct Training of Trainers on Child Participation in Adjumani District. This brought together district leaders, civil society, and education stakeholders to strengthen the application of the National Child Participation Guide and SOPs, promote meaningful child participation, and operationalize Child Reference Groups (CRGs) as platforms for child-led civic engagement; participants highlighted the urgent need for increased funding—despite children making up over 56% of Uganda’s population—and committed to rolling out the training and mobilizing communities to ensure safe, inclusive spaces where every child’s voice is heard. The activity was conducted with support from UNICEF. Network,

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak

16/03/2026

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we brought together a powerful mix of young parents, educators, and community leaders. Our goal? To honor the role women play in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence and to share practical ways to raise our children in safe, peaceful, and violence-free homes. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for the next generation. 🕊️💪

08/03/2026

Last week, a team from Somero Uganda had the privilege of visiting our partner, Mr. Kayinga (popularly known as 'The Man'), in Kiwangala Village, Lwengo District. We held several fruitful discussions on strengthening our partnership both within and beyond the Latek Stay Alliance network.

08/03/2026

On Friday, March 6, 2026, Somero Uganda met with the Lyantonde District NGO Monitoring Committee to introduce the project. The committee commended the initiative and formally committed to supporting its implementation within the district.

08/03/2026