"We acknowledge CARE Uganda for committing 60% of their annual budget to Local & National Actors, and applaud other INGOs that are revising their policies to align with the Localization Agenda.” Joyce Julian Acoko #LocalizationUg #Charter4Change
"Sub-granting is not the same as direct funding. We urge INGOs who signed the Charter4Change to honor their commitment and allocate 25% of Humanitarian funding directly to National and Local NGOs.” Joyce Julian Acoko Chairperson #LocalizationUg
"As leaders, press statements enable us to respond swiftly, share our #LocalizationUg perspective, capture media interest, clear up confusion, and provide timely information. Being on the ground means addressing issues promptly & setting the record straight.” Ronald The NGO Forum
"As we dive deeper into this training, let’s connect advocacy, lobbying, and communication to #LocalizationUg, ensuring that we, as Leaders, can tailor it to our Community Context." - Dricile Godfrey, Executive Director Community Empowerment For Transformation Action
"Let’s appreciate that Government is the first Local Actor. As we focus on Grand Bargain Commitments, let's package our messages strategically & negotiate roles between INGOs, Government, & Local Community Actors to ensure a win for everyone.”John Jal Dak our Co-Chair #LocalizationUg
"Regional Leaders are key to amplifying #LocalizationUg & ensuring our impact is felt. Today’s session boosts their skills to advocate, engage, & communicate. Huge thanks to the C4C Uganda Signatories Steering Committee for making this possible.”- Joyce Julian Acoko our Chairperson
"As we advocate for #LocalizationUg, we must collaborate with Media, not just use them. We should help them understand this platform, & it’s commitments in-line with the Humanitarian Sector to ensure accurate & clear storytelling." - Jockas Matte, C4C Youth Rep, Eastern Region
As Advocacy takes different approaches like lobbying for our Case. Agook Keluel Refugee-Led Organization Network(RELON), has requested our Leadership Joyce Julian Acoko, & the Secretariat CAPAIDS Uganda 🇺🇬 to extend this training to all endorsers, ensuring we all speak from an informed standpoint. #LocalizationUg
“When engaging in advocacy, it's crucial to identify your target audience, the level at which you operate, and back your efforts with solid, context-specific evidence. Remember, policy change is a process.” – Rachael Damba The NGO Forum #LocalizationUg
Great strides in #LocalizationUg efforts! "With Charter 4 Change Working Group Uganda well-coordinated structures i.e Signatories’ Steering Committee, C4C Leadership & Secretariat, we are happy to join & contribute to this Localization Agenda in Uganda," said Heleen Saaf, Country Director Cordaid Uganda
"It was a great honor to meet Jenny Hodgson, E.D GlobalFundCF, and Dr. Stigmata Tenga, E.D Africa Philanthropy Network, during the Cross-Section of Civil Society Actors. Together, as we reflected on how Locally Led Development can be accelerated in Uganda." -Naomi Ayot #LocalizationUg
Our Team Leader’s submission to the The NGO Forum , GlobalFundCF & GivingForChange Team during the Cross-Section of Civil Society Actors while reflecting on how Locally Led Development can be accelerated in Uganda. #LocalizationUg
Irene UNICEF Uganda emphasizes their visit to our office and pledge to continue discussing how they can engage more with Local & National Actors in Uganda to maximize value for money. #LocalizationUg
Apollo B. Gabazira also mentioned that on behalf of the Steering Committee for Signatories of Localization in Uganda “they are willing to support the C4C Working Group Uganda fraternity in depending SEAH Skills & competences for the wider good” He said. #LocalizationUg
#Ongoing; Learning event in partnership with CHS Alliance & our Chairperson Joyce Julian Acoko in her opening remarks mentions knowledge on SEAH as critical for Local & National Actors. #LocalizationUg
