Survivors of SGBV deserve immediate justice, comprehensive support and unwavering solidarity. Let's stand with CEHURD Uganda in ensuring every survivor can access legal aid, protection, and healing without barriers. #16DaysOfActivismUG

I’m excited to be part of the 2025 Story Fest hosted by the Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund) under the Empowering Youth Through Data and Community Development program - happening at Zara Gardens, Muyenga. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

This 2025 Story Fest is bringing together young entrepreneurs from across Uganda - Kampala, Mukono, Lira, Luweero, West Nile, Mubende, Wakiso, Western Uganda, and Rhino Camp all united by one goal: building stronger, sustainable businesses. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

The Story Festival special is not just another event, it’s a powerful space where successful youth entrepreneurs openly share their journeys - the wins, the setbacks, the lessons, and the practical strategies that helped them grow. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

From marketing tips to social media hacks, financial management to innovation, it’s real knowledge from real experience. Uganda’s young people they just need platforms like this to connect, learn, and rise. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

This is why collaboration matters. No single government or organization can solve this alone. We need banks, ministries, civil society, and community organizations working hand-in-hand. 》》Fassil Mariam #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

But the most powerful force is young people supporting other young people. We’ve seen incredible examples like one young woman helping another to start a small business, eventually reaching over 20 young mothers. 》》Fassil Mariam #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Today, we have an important conversation about safeguarding a core value at CRVPF. Safeguarding simply means protecting people from harm, abuse, and neglect, and it applies to everyone in our programs. 》》Sosina Million #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

The first rule is simple; keep yourself safe whether you’re attending a meeting, staying in new accommodation, or traveling for a program - your safety comes first. 》》Sosina Million #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

The second rule is to protect the young people you work with. That’s why we ensure every partner who brings young participants is responsible, present, and attentive. 》》Sosina Million #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

The final reminder is; don’t make anyone feel uncomfortable. If you wouldn’t want something done to you, don’t do it to someone else. Respect is the foundation of safety. 》》Sosina Million #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Just like reading the Bible or Quran daily, safeguarding must be lived, not stored in a file. Our partners receive policies, training, and support to ensure they can protect both young people and themselves. 》》Salma Babu #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Power can become a safeguarding risk if misused. Too often, people in authority exploit those below them, including young people they are supposed to serve. This is why we attach safeguarding commitments to every intervention. 》》Salma Babu #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Cultural power can uplift, but it can also oppress. From gender expectations to harmful rites of passage, traditions sometimes silence young people. Our work is to help youth influence culture, not be crushed by it. 》》Salma Babu #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Every story tells a journey. Every journey sparks a movement. At Story Fest 2025, we celebrate courage, resilience, and innovation. Young people are not waiting for opportunities, they’re creating them. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Story Fest 2025 is about breaking barriers, celebrating diversity, and empowering young people to write their own futures. The best lessons aren’t in books, they are in the stories of young people turning challenges into change. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

Every young voice matters. Every story counts. Every action inspires. That’s the heart of Story Fest 2025. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

From Kampala to Lira, West Nile to Wakiso, young entrepreneurs are shaping Uganda’s future. The Story Fest is giving them the platform they deserve. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

From fashion to food and entertainment to hairdressing, Uganda’s youth are innovating daily. Story Fest celebrates and strengthens their journeys. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10

The panel on using social media to grow your business is ongoing. Young entrepreneurs are sharing real stories, real struggles, and real wins. Young creatives are realizing that with the right strategy, their phone can become their business tool. #STORYFEST25 #CRVPF #CRVPFAT10