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Football ⚽️ that changes destinies! Such a pleasure to visit Kenya’s best football academy Acakoro Football 🇰🇪which operates out of Korogocho Slum in Nairobi and is supported by AustrianDev and HORIZONT3000 East Africa through the Austrian Technical Advisor and football coach Lukas Mott.

The appeal of football attracts children back to school and they have a chance of excelling either at sports or through academic success. Currently 150 boys and girls are in the Acakoro Football 🇰🇪program and some of them have even travelled and played in Austria 🇦🇹.

ICJ Kenya led by our Executive Director Mr. Eric Mukoya, held a consultative meeting with Head of Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation, Dr. Katja Y. Kerschbaumer. Our discussions explored potential areas of partnerships within the justice sector.

I had a productive meeting with the team of the Kenyan chapter of the International Commission of Jurists led the ED Mr. Eric Mukoya. We discussed shared priorities in strengthening democracy, governance, and the rule of law in both Uganda 🇺🇬 and Kenya 🇰🇪. ICJ Kenya

Great meeting with Mr. Edward Claessen, Head of the Regional Hub of the European Investment Bank European Investment Bank in Nairobi. We discussed investment and development opportunities for Uganda as well as potential areas of cooperation with Austria🇦🇹🇺🇬 OeEB #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope

It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer the Head of ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 and learning more about their work increasing access to justice when it comes Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights. We must end violence against girls and women and ensure they get the justice they deserve👏🏿

Congratulations to MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 upon the successful conclusion of the 8th Water & Environment Week #UWEWK25 which focused on enhancing resilience, improving income and livelihoods and the nexus between water and energy 🇦🇹🇺🇬 Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development AustrianDev

🌊✨ @ADC joined MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 and other stakeholders to mark #InternationalWaterDay2025, focusing on Glacier Preservation. There is an urgent need for sustained climate action to protect the retreating glaciers in Austria and in Mt. Rwenzori and to build resilient communities🌍❄️

Watch our Head Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer reaffirming Austria’s commitment to restore wetlands & protect the environment in Uganda 🇺🇬. Wetlands are the lungs of our environment. They are nature’s way of completing the water cycle. #TaasaObutonde #SaveOurEnvironnent AustrianDev🇦🇹

Today, UNFPA Uganda, with support from ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 held a key learning event for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The discussion focused on enhancing disability inclusion in #SRHR & #GBV interventions & ensuring their continued leadership in advocacy & action.

🌍🇺🇬Know a champion for human rights in Uganda? Nominate them for the #EU🇪🇺Human Rights Defenders Award 2025! 🏆 Submit your nomination by Friday, 4th April 2025, 17:00 EAT. Your nomination can make a difference! 👉 shorturl.at/XzMQu #Standup4HumanRights #TeamEurope

Our Head Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer had a productive meeting with the team at John Paul II Justice & Peace Centre John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre (JPIIJPC) where they discussed efforts to combat human trafficking in Uganda, and highlighted the importance of quick response and reintegration of victims & survivors. AustrianDev

With support from AustrianDev, we’re commissioning Namwiwa Market in #Kaliro & awarding certificates to youth trained in tailoring & motorbike repairs—boosting skills & opportunity! This is part of our wetland restoration efforts are protecting ecosystems & creating green jobs.

I thank the Rt. Hon. Dep. Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa for an engaging discussion on Austria‘s partnership with Uganda in the areas of justice, water and environment. We also touched upon the topics of freedom of assembly, legal aid and transitional justice. AustrianDev

Together with our partner UNDP Uganda we launched the Namwiwa Community Market in Kaliro, awarding certificates to 150 youth trained in tailoring and motorbike repairs. The initiative aims at providing alternative livelihoods and restoring wetlands. Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer AustrianDev

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Happening Now! The Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund National Steering Committee Meeting is underway at our boardroom! Chaired by UN in Uganda RC Leonard Zulu & UN Women Uganda, key stakeholders are reviewing 2024 progress & discussing plans for 2025. WONETHA African Institute for Investigative Journalism Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer

It has been a great pleasure interacting with Dr. Katja Kerschbaumer Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer , Head of Austrian Embassy/ Development Cooperation, this afternoon. She held discussions with our Chairperson Hon. Mariam Wangadya Chairperson_UHRC , flanked by Hon. Crispin Kaheru Crispin Kaheru , Member

I thank the Chairperson_UHRC Ms Mariam Wangadya and Commissioner Crispin Kaheru for today’s in-depth engagement on human rights matters including on the freedom of assembly, excessive force and the rights of vulnerable groups. ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 AustrianDev

Today, UNFPA Uganda Representative Gift Malunga in a meeting with UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director Lydia Zigomo hosted development partners where they discussed progress, challenges & opportunities to advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and future collaborations