The “Extractives for Community Development” project, implemented by MIRAC with funding from EWMI’s USAID-funded Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA), has had a transformative impact on local businesses in Uganda’s oil-rich Albertine region. Through the story of Bijampora Business Venture Limited, the video below showcases how local businesses are benefiting from training on business registration, local … Continue reading Empowering Local Businesses in Uganda’s Oil-Rich Albertine Region
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Cultivating Opportunities for Youth in Uganda
Shy smile, calm demeanor — Alexander Opiyo’s warm personality carefully masks the hurdles he has had to overcome to provide for himself and support his aging parents, especially for a young man barely in his twenties. “I used to go around providing casual labor for very little pay. Weeding gardens, carrying farm produce, and things … Continue reading Cultivating Opportunities for Youth in Uganda
Expanding Opportunities for Women Smallholder Farmers in Uganda
In Uganda, most households depend on agriculture for food security, nutrition, and income. In many communities, these smallholder farmers are traditionally women. With changes in climate patterns, smallholder farmers are facing many new challenges and are often unsure where to get the assistance they need. Through the USAID/Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA), EWMI and … Continue reading Expanding Opportunities for Women Smallholder Farmers in Uganda
Expanding Access to Affordable Medication in Georgia
Despite reforms in Georgia’s healthcare sector over the last two decades, access to affordable medication has remained a top concern of citizens. A 2023 poll found that 68% of Georgians consider the cost of medicine the biggest issue for the healthcare sector. Civil Society Engagement Program (CSEP) in Georgia CSO grantee, Curatio International Foundation (CIF), evaluated recent … Continue reading Expanding Access to Affordable Medication in Georgia
Strengthening Georgia’s Legal Profession and Justice System
EWMI is proud to support the Georgia Bar Association’s (GBA) “Strengthening Georgia’s Legal Profession and Justice System” project, a comprehensive, two-year capacity development and legal system outreach initiative. The GBA officially announced and launched the project on January 25, 2024 at an event attended by judges, members of the Prosecutor’s Office, representatives of international organizations, and … Continue reading Strengthening Georgia’s Legal Profession and Justice System
Increasing Access to Preschool Education in Georgia’s Remote Regions
Georgian law mandates the universal right to early education for all Georgian residents, but research conducted by Civil Society Engagement Program (CSEP) in Georgia grantee, Center for Civic Activities (CCA), showed that for residents of mountainous and ethnic minority populated areas, this type of access proves to be the exception rather than the rule. CCA went door … Continue reading Increasing Access to Preschool Education in Georgia’s Remote Regions
Supporting Child-Friendly Justice in Georgia
With the efforts of Rights Georgia and the support of the EWMI-implemented USAID Rule of Law Program in Georgia (ROLP), another precedent of child-friendly justice was established in the case of a minor child whose biological father initially evaded caregiving and responsibility. The case involved a five-year-old child whose birth certificate lacked information about her father. The child’s … Continue reading Supporting Child-Friendly Justice in Georgia
Increasing Inclusive Access to Justice in Uzbekistan
The path to fair and accessible justice does not look the same to all justice seekers, and in particular can be filled with obstacles for those from marginalized and vulnerable communities. In recognition of these challenges, the USAID Judicial Strengthening Activity in Uzbekistan (JSSA) has focused targeted efforts toward increasing the practical legal literacy of … Continue reading Increasing Inclusive Access to Justice in Uzbekistan
Enhancing the Quality of Life for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
The National Forum of People Living with HIV/AIDS Network in Uganda implements the Treatment Literacy Program to ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS know their status and regularly take their medications, allowing them to live healthier and happy lives. With funding from PEPFAR, East-West Management Institute’s USAID/Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) supports the National … Continue reading Enhancing the Quality of Life for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Creating Sustainable Partnerships for Recognition and Empowerment of Youth in North Macedonia
After five years of supporting the Youth Civic Engagement Award, USAID has successfully handed over the torch to the Agency for Youth and Sports of North Macedonia and the National Youth Council, in terms of the leadership of the annual award process. This change reflects meaningful cooperation and partnerships among the donor community, youth organizations, … Continue reading Creating Sustainable Partnerships for Recognition and Empowerment of Youth in North Macedonia