A New Light: Amina’s Journey with Clean Energy in Nakivale "Before the solar irrigation kit, I struggled to water my garden, especially during the dry season. My vegetables would dry up, and feeding my children became difficult. Since receiving the kit, I can irrigate regularly, and my harvests have doubled. Now, I sell some of the produce at the market and save money for school fees. I feel empowered and hopeful for the future.
Healing Through Learning: Sarah’s Safe Space Experience "When we arrived from South Sudan, I was withdrawn, scared of loud noises, and refused to go near other children. I have seen terrible things. But after joining the learning center, I am changed. I play, I am now one of the most active students in class."
Rising Voices: Nancy Leads Climate Action in Kyaka II "I used to think climate change was only for government people to talk about. But after the CEMA training, I understood how it affects us as women—the floods, the crop losses. I helped my group develop a disaster plan and even spoke at the district meeting. They listened. I’ve found my voice."
Breaking Barriers: Grace’s Path in Media Fellowship "As a young woman in journalism, I often felt invisible—my stories didn’t get airtime. But through CEMA’s media fellowship, I was mentored, supported, and challenged to use my voice for change. Today, I’m producing a radio segment on gender-based violence that reaches hundreds weekly."
Strength in Systems: Testimony from a Staff Member "The training we received on financial management and M&E changed how we approach our work. We no longer just implement—we plan, monitor, reflect, and improve. I feel more confident in ensuring that every dollar spent creates real impact for our beneficiaries."
Board Perspective: A Governance Milestone "Joining the governance workshop opened my eyes to our responsibilities as board members—not just oversight, but active stewardship. We’ve since restructured our board processes, improved our risk management, and are now better aligned with the organization’s growth strategy."