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
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Breaking Tradition and Raising Legal Awareness
“I am the only girl in my family. Since childhood, I have been surrounded by lawyers. Therefore, when it came time to choose a profession, I didn’t have much doubt. My parents supported me and wanted me to build a good career in my profession. I knew from the first grade that I would work … Continue reading Breaking Tradition and Raising Legal Awareness
Building Global Leaders
“I know stigma like I know the back of my hand.” “From a young age, I watched everyone walk away from me when I tested positive for HIV. From my friends at school to my very own father, who sent me away to the village to my maternal grandmother. Apparently, so I could die next … Continue reading Building Global Leaders
Leaders in the Making
“It’s still magic even if you know how it’s done”, Says Author Terry Pratchett. The teenage girls in Lira, Northern Uganda, will probably tell you technology is even more magical once you know how it’s done – as they have not only attained digital literacy but have gone on to develop a mobile application that shall link … Continue reading Leaders in the Making
Strengthening the Communications Capacity of Ugandan CSOs
“It’s not just a video of stories. It’s actually creating impact, and drawing the attention of donors”, says Peniel Rwendeire, the Executive Director of Network for Active Citizens (NAC), about the effect of the USAID/Uganda Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) communications training on his organization. NAC is one of 12 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that … Continue reading Strengthening the Communications Capacity of Ugandan CSOs
Mobilizing Communities in Racha for Environmental Protection
In May, the Center for Civic Activities (CCA) received a Rapid Response Grant from the EWMI-implemented USAID Civil Society Engagement Program (CSEP) in Georgia to mobilize citizens in Racha and protect the more than 100,000 hectares of the Racha-Lechkhumi forest that were auctioned off by the Georgian government in April. The auction, which had only … Continue reading Mobilizing Communities in Racha for Environmental Protection
Going Digital in Uganda
Bill Gates once said the Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. Looking at the numbers, we can see that “tomorrow” has arrived. The internet is the town square for the global village today. A year-on-year comparison by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) shows that 3 million new broadband subscriptions were … Continue reading Going Digital in Uganda
Opening Up to Heal
Infectious smile, powerful ambitious voice – Gloria Mercy Laker could pass for any regular university student. But behind that innocent, delightful look resides a deep story that no young woman chasing her dreams should ever have to go through. “I now have the courage to smile, but trust me, I could not talk about this, … Continue reading Opening Up to Heal
Enhancing the Transparency of Justice Reform in Albania
A Justice Reform Watchdog BIRN Albania, with support from the USAID-funded Justice for All Project (JfA), successfully finalized implementation of its 18-month project “Enhancing the Transparency of Justice Reform in Albania.” The project aimed to increase the transparency of justice reforms in Albania through monitoring the work of judicial institutions while strengthening the capacities of … Continue reading Enhancing the Transparency of Justice Reform in Albania
Expanding Women’s Labor Rights in Georgia
The Parliament of Georgia greatly expanded women’s labor rights via amendments to the Labor Code that were shaped by the guidance and expertise of the USAID-funded Promoting Rule of Law in Georgia Activity (PROLoG). Passed on September 29, 2020 after 18 months of discussions with different social partners and intense public and parliamentary debates, the … Continue reading Expanding Women’s Labor Rights in Georgia