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Trump’s Aid Cuts: A Blow to NGOs and Gender Equality in Africa
President Donald Trump’s decision to cut U.S. foreign aid to Africa has sparked widespread concern….
2024 PLE Results: Progress, Inclusion, and Hope for Tomorrow
The release of the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results painted a picture of hope…
Breaking Barriers: The Story of Gender Equality in Uganda and East Africa
In a quiet village in eastern Uganda, 16-year-old Amina dreams of becoming a doctor. Her…
A Story of Resilience: Inspiring a New Year with Hope and Courage
In 2023, the story of Agnes Nakintu, a 16-year-old maid who endured severe mistreatment in…
🎉 WE ARE BACK! 🎉
We are thrilled to be back and continue our journey together! We dearly missed all…
Honoring International Human Rights Defenders: A Call to Action
On this year’s International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, the spotlight is on the resilience,…
Unite for Equality: Amplifying Voices to End Gender-Based Violence
Theme: “Unite to End GBV: Amplifying Voices, Driving Change” The Women Leadership Development (WLEDE) organization…
Namibia’s First Female President: A Milestone for Women and Leadership
WLEDE celebrates the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s first female president—a landmark achievement for…
16 Days of Activism 2024: Amplifying Voices, Igniting Change
In a world where equality and justice remain aspirations for many, 16 Days of Activism…
Changing Mindsets, Transforming Futures: WLEDE’s Role in Keeping Girls in School
In Uganda, the question of girls’ education goes far beyond enrollment numbers—it is a battle…
Women Breaking Barriers in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Industry
In Uganda, the oil and gas sector, traditionally dominated by men, is witnessing the rise…
Two Years Later: Did Dead Pupil Foresee Salama Fire Tragedy?
A haunting question lingers in the aftermath of the Salama School for the Blind fire…