MIFUMI, a leading women’s rights organization in Uganda, has concluded a dynamic two-day training workshop in Mbale for its network of Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), aimed at equipping frontline champions with the knowledge, skills, and tools to respond to cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the region. Held under the theme “Centering the Survivor, […]
On 7th May 2025, MIFUMI hosted a high-level donor delegation at its Kalangala office, with activities held at Mugoye Sub County. The visit was part of the Icelandic-funded Heroes Program and aimed to showcase progress made by Survivor-Support Groups (SSGs), particularly in youth skills training initiatives. This engagement provided an opportunity to highlight how additional
Budaka, Eastern Uganda – In a heart-wrenching case that has shaken the community of Namengo village in Budaka Town Council, a 14-year-old girl is battling for a dignified life after being brutally assaulted by her paternal uncle using an iron rod, leaving her permanently paralyzed from the waist down. The incident, which occurred on December
On March 20, 2025, MIFUMI joined the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Mbale together with leaders and community members to celebrate the International Women’s Day at Bumasikye Sub County. In his message, the CAO a requested the communities, leaders, and organizations like MIFUMI to go beyond rhetoric and put real policies in place to empower
On March 15th, 2025, Kalangala Island experienced one of the most devastating storms in history. The storm came suddenly, a dark, swirling mass on Lake Victoria. By the time it made landfall in Kalangala, four lives had been lost. The cyclone-force winds uprooted trees, flattened buildings, and left the island community in ruins. A Fight
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In a bid to curb rising cases of child exploitation, early pregnancies, and defilement; Mifumi with authorities in Bugiri District, are set to pass an ordinance aimed at restricting nighttime fundraising activities. The new measure is spearheaded under the Heroes program; a consortium involving Amref Health Africa, Mifumi and CORDAID which seeks to enhance the
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Monday, November 11, 2024 Author: Atuki Turner. PHOTO/COURTESY What you need to know: Domestic violence and abuse cause immense suffering to women, yet women are still treated very harshly when accused of violent crimes whether innocent or guilty. Three months ago, Mr Joseph Olokojo was murdered when unknown assailants poured petrol and set him on
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In Uganda, the welfare of the child is paramount when determining custody. This principle prioritizes the best interests of the child above all other considerations in legal decisions concerning custody. The application of the welfare principle ensures that the child’s rights and needs are given utmost priority. Many parents are moving towards shared parenting arrangements
On October 6th, 2024, John Carnegie’s family participated in the Ravenscroft Relay Marathon in Jersey to raise funds for Mifumi Primary School in Uganda. This event, held in memory of the late John Carnegie, sought to continue his impactful work in supporting education for rural Ugandan children. Carnegie’s dedication to building the school’s infrastructure is
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The thing that has most shocked the world about Rebecca Cheptegei’s murder is the impunity of the killer. To take a celebrated figure like Cheptegei, just returned from her first Olympics in Paris, still in a celebratory mood, to douse her in petrol and set her alight, feels like a slap in the face. However,
