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02
Sep

Call for EOI – Documentary Development on the State of Nutrition Service Delivery in Ugandan Communities

September 2, 2024
Food Rights Alliance is looking for a documentarian to develop a documentary that captures the current state of nutrition service delivery in various Ugandan communities, focusing on the perspectives of both the community members and the service providers. The documentary, part of the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) project, will explore.
15
Jul

Call for EOI – RETHINKING FRA’s BUSINESS TRAJECTORY

July 15, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
11
Jul

Call for EOI – Developing An Audio-Visual Documentary for Women in the Agri-Food System

July 11, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
02
Jul

FRA Conducts Community Awareness on Aflatoxin Control and Management in Kiryandongo District

July 2, 2024
The Government of Uganda has taken steps to tackle the aflatoxin issue. In 2018, they initiated the National Action Plan and Countrywide Campaign for Mycotoxin Mitigation, focusing on Aflatoxin.
27
Jun

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR AFLATOXIN CONTROL IN KIGUMBA KIRYANDONGO DISTRICT

June 27, 2024
The Government of Uganda has taken steps to tackle the aflatoxin issue. In 2018, they initiated the National Action Plan and Countrywide Campaign for Mycotoxin Mitigation, focusing on Aflatoxin.
25
Jun

Community Awareness on Aflatoxin Control and Management in Mubende: A Step Towards a Safer Food Future.

June 25, 2024
The Government of Uganda has taken steps to tackle the aflatoxin issue. In 2018, they initiated the National Action Plan and Countrywide Campaign for Mycotoxin Mitigation, focusing on Aflatoxin.
24
Jun

PRIVILEDGED: FRA Meets the USAID Mission Director at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) in Namulonge

June 24, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
07
Jun

UGANDA’S FOOD SAFETY NET: ARE WE READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED?

June 7, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
28
May

Call for EOI – Capacity Building Session for Staff and Members Knowledge Management

May 28, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
27
May

Call for EOI – Resource Mobilization Training for FRA Staff and Board Members

May 27, 2024
Driven by a vision of “A world free from hunger and malnutrition, Food Rights Alliance with support from Rikolto is implementing a 5 year Food Smart Cities (FSC) project in the districts of Mbale and Kampala. The project aims at supporting city-regions in implementing policies and practices that contribute to more sustainable, fair and healthy.
20
Apr

Empowering Women in Uganda’s Coffee Sector: Insights from the National Gathering for Women’s Economic Empowerment

April 20, 2024
The National Gathering for Women in the Agrifood System, a significant event held on 12th April 2024 at Hotel Africana, was a collective effort by Food Rights Alliance (FRA), Action Against Hunger, SNV, World Vision Uganda, LANDnet Uganda, Katosi Women Development Trust, Caritas Uganda, Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children’s Welfare (UCOBAC), and.
15
Dec

EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER WOMEN IN THE COFFEE VALUE CHAIN

December 15, 2023
In the heart of Namanyonyi and Bunabudde sub-counties, a transformative narrative unfolds as the Food Rights Alliance (FRA), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Foundation, orchestrates a captivating chapter of the ReCoP Project (Building Resilience of Women in the Coffee Value Chain Project) organised a capacity-building session on Movement building, advocacy, and negotiation from the 11th.
09
Oct

WHY AFRATOXINS ARE STILL KILLING US

October 9, 2023
According to FAO, the biggest and best-known health effect of aflatoxin is liver cancer whereby globally, about 782,200 new cases of liver cancer occur yearly, and 83% (648,200) of them occur in developing countries, Uganda not being in Isolation.
09
Oct

AFLATOXINS: A SILENT THREAT TO FOOD SECURITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

October 9, 2023
The Government of Uganda has taken steps to tackle the aflatoxin issue. In 2018, they initiated the National Action Plan and Countrywide Campaign for Mycotoxin Mitigation, focusing on Aflatoxin.
09
Oct

STRATEGIZING FOR AFLATOXIN CONTROL IN SCHOOLS: A NECESSITY FOR CHILD HEALTH

October 9, 2023
schools raise their voices, advocating for policies that champion aflatoxin control. They become beacons of change in both local and national arenas. Active participation in networks and dialogues creates a ripple effect, propelling safer food practices throughout the education sector (Probst et al., 2007).
09
Oct

IMPACT OF AFLATOXINS ON CONSUMERS

October 9, 2023
In extreme cases, aflatoxins can trigger severe poisoning symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, or, rarely, even death, typically resulting from exceptionally high contamination levels. Furthermore, aflatoxin exposure may harm reproductive health, potentially causing infertility and fetal abnormalities (Gong et al., 2016).
09
Oct

GROUND DRYING OF MAIZE AND GROUNDNUTS:

October 9, 2023
While the ground drying of maize and groundnuts is deeply rooted in tradition and has its merits, it also harbors the concealed risk of aflatoxin contamination.
09
Oct

THE WRITE SHOP ON THE IMPACT OF AFLATOXINS ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

October 9, 2023
The Write Shop on the Impact of Aflatoxins on National Development at Piato Hotel, Kampala, served as a crucial milestone in addressing a critical issue affecting Uganda's food safety and economic growth. Participants' dedication to developing a comprehensive position paper and crafting actionable policy recommendations demonstrated a shared commitment to safeguarding public health and promoting.
08
Oct

UNDERSTANDING THE AFLATOXIN CHALLENGE IN UGANDA

October 8, 2023
The aflatoxin problem in Uganda has far-reaching consequences. It undermines food security by reducing the quantity and quality of crops available for consumption and trade. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aflatoxin contamination results in an estimated 25% reduction in agricultural productivity in Uganda. Contaminated crops are often rejected by international markets, limiting.
18
Jul

PRE-QUALIFICATION CALL FOR BIDS FOR FYI 2023/ 2024 (INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE PROVIDERS)

July 18, 2023
Food Rights Alliance is driven by a vision of a world free from Hunger and Malnutrition and pursuing a mission of promoting the realization of the right to food in Uganda through strengthening sustainable farming systems and improving food and nutrition Justice. Through her membership FRA implements activities across the country and beyond. Food Rights.
20
Jun

CALL FOR EOI: Creating a nutrition planning and programming training manual for planners and economists.

June 20, 2023
FRA is looking for a consultant to facilitate the development of A Nutrition Planning and Programming Handbook for Planners and Economists.
23
May

Good Food for Cities: Rethinking Mbale City’s Urban Food System

May 23, 2023
On 26th April 2023, Food Rights Alliance (FRA) in partnership with Rikolto and CONSENT under the Good Food for Cities (GF4Cs) organized her fourth Good Food Council (GFC) meeting held at Mbale Resort Hotel in the City of Mbale.
23
May

Safer Food For Better Health

May 23, 2023
FAO food control assessment tool is a key milestone in Uganda’s efforts to improve food safety; “It provides a transparent and structured approach to monitoring and improving the quality and safety of the food we eat,” Kirabo noted.
23
May

Ensuring Adequate Food: A Universal Human Right

May 23, 2023
Food for health and well-being; it was noted by Ms Agnes Kirabo (FRA ED) that life begins and ends with food. In the year 2022, over 2000 people in Karamoja died due to hunger and lack of food.
15
May

Agroecology: A Solution for Food Insecurity

May 15, 2023
Food Rights Alliance (FRA) joined the rest of the world in the first-ever Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from 21st-24th March 2023 to share and engage in discussions on the issue of agroecology and its advancement in Eastern Africa.
26
Apr

Food and nutrition security: Why we labor to build Uganda

April 26, 2023
National Labor Day amplifies the fact that life begins and ends with food. All work and efforts put are to make sure that each person and their families have food on the table.
15
Apr

CALL FOR EOI: Development of Simplified Guidelines for Nutrition & Safe Foods in PDM

April 15, 2023
FRA is looking for a consultant to facilitate the development of Simplified Guidelines to Mainstream and Integrate Nutrition and Safe Foods Programs in the Parish Development Model (PDM). 
15
Apr

CALL FOR EOI: Development of Nutrition Handbook for Planners and Economists

April 15, 2023
FRA is looking for a consultant to facilitate the development of A Nutrition Planning and Programming Handbook for Planners and Economists.
11
Apr

CALL FOR EOI: Institutionalizing SUN CS Network & Developing its Strategy

April 11, 2023
The Civil Society Network (CSN) is part of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, a global multi-sectoral collaboration to end malnutrition for all by 2030.
08
Mar

Bridging the Gap: DigitALL for Women in the AgriFood Systems

March 8, 2023
Women in the AgriFood system play a great role in stabilizing the food systems. They provide up to 70% of the agricultural labor and determine what households eat, thereby making them responsible for household food security and nutrition.
25
Jan

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT FRA: Food & Nutrition Project Assistants

January 25, 2023
Food Rights Alliance is looking to recruit Food and Nutrition Project Assistants (3 positions) in  Fort Portal, Gulu and Moroto respectively. Deadline: February, 2023 at 5:00pm.  JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Project Assistant – Food and Nutrition                                         .
17
Dec

Call for bids for year 2023/2024

December 17, 2022
Food Rights Alliance is calling for applications from suitable companies and individuals to participate in a Supplier vetting process for the year 2023/2024. All interested bidders should hand deliver their filled application forms and the respective pre-qualification requirements to Food Rights Alliance, Plot 82 Muteesa 1 Road.
24
Mar

Job advert – monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning officer

March 24, 2021
Food Rights Alliance is looking to recruit a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer. The primary role is to work directly with program staff at all levels, member organisations and partners to ensure implementation of high quality MEAL throughout Food Rights Alliance's Programme Management Cycle.
08
Mar

Woman, what would we be without you?

March 8, 2021
Woman, every day you wake up and the first thing on your mind is what shall we eat today? In that regard even when you do not have the money, you ensure that there is something that the family call a meal on the table.
21
Nov

Seeking Resource Person to Facilitate Radio Talk Shows on Land Rights

November 21, 2020
FRA is seeking to contract a resource person to to technically facilitate five radio talk show on Land rights protection.
15
Oct

Reigniting the hope of a rural woman

October 15, 2020
Aciro is a 36-year-old single mother of 8 children and 4 dependents living in one of the rural villages in Uganda. Aciro derives her livelihood from selling boiled maize in the evening by the road side market. Aciro says her husband chased her from her marital home because she only produced girls and is staying.
06
Aug

Guide to Nutrition Issues in Uganda: A Resource for Advocacy

August 6, 2020
By Gloria Acayo Did you know that Uganda has a nutrition guideline that was developed in July 2015 through a participatory process that involved multiple stakeholders, including relevant government sectors, local governments, development partners, and civil society? This guide has five main sections: Section 1 provides background on the guidelines and discusses Uganda’s nutrition situation;.
06
Aug

Local Governments Ought to Be at The Forefront of Building a Resilient Urban Food System

August 6, 2020
By Francis Ntwatwa The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the urban food systems worldwide, to be specific in Uganda affecting the food security and nutrition of urban populations. With up to 70 percent of the food supply destined for urban consumption, the disruption of urban food systems has particularly affected the food distribution and the food retail.
06
Aug

The Consequence of Deforestation towards Food Security During and after COVID-19

August 6, 2020
By Freda Orochi Globally there has been a general lock down in response to  COVID-19. The effect of the pandemic has had many countries instill emergency actions  to curb its spread. In Uganda, following the first case reported on 22nd March 2020, the government declared a number of emergency actions such as closure of schools,.
05
Aug

Truths and Myths on Land Rights: Land Actors Shine a Torch on the Law in 4th Land Awareness Week

August 5, 2020
By Matilda Nakawungu A gem with an ever rising value, land has for the longest time been one of the most contentious issues in Uganda. A source of livelihood for the most and a central piece to the identity of every Ugandan, land is a basic necessity that ought to be protected and preserved for.
20
Jul

Call For EoI: Consultancy Services to Develop an Online Platform for Food and Nutrition Actors

July 20, 2020
FRA is implementing a project funded by HIVOS that seeks to enhance integrated agricultural sector investment planning for improved nutrition and sustainable diet. The project envisions the need to influence policy on nutrition but also enhance nutritious dietary intake to boost people’s immune system. Under this project, FRA is seeking to contract a consultant to.
17
Jul

Call for Consultancy to Produce and Disseminate Food and Nutrition Security Extension Manual

July 17, 2020
FRA wishes to contract a consultant to develop a food and nutrition security manual to be recommended for usage by public and private extension workers. This assignment will specifically seek to document practical tools extension workers can use to train farmers on how to enhance their household nutrition with easy to access foods. Expected Outputs.
17
Jul

How COVID-19 Impacted on our Livelihood Sources in Uganda. A survey by FRA and Twaweza East Africa

July 17, 2020
By Gloria Acayo, Program Officer Food Governance Among many new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to protect livelihoods and the economy from the negative effects of lockdown. The lockdown in Uganda is a key part of the national response to the outbreak, and has thus far been highly effective at limiting.
08
Jul

CALL FOR EoI: CONSULTANCY TO DOCUMENT EXISTING INFORMATION ON THE NEXUS OF FOOD, HEALTH AND HUMAN SECURITY IN UGANDA

July 8, 2020
FRA wishes to contract a consultant to undertake a documentation of existing factual data on the nexus between food, nutrition and food security. This information will seek to build a case for advancing the integration of food and nutrition security in the pandemic response plans within the context of human security. Interested consultants (individuals and.
08
Jul

Call For EoI: CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE DATA COLLECTION ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN FOOD, HEALTH AND HUMAN SECURITY

July 8, 2020
FRA wishes to contract a qualified individual or firm to undertake data collection on the nexus between food, nutrition and human security.  This data will build a case for advancing the integration of food and nutrition security in the pandemic response plans within the context of human security. Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience.
27
Jun

Call for EoI: CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT A COUNTRY WIDE SURVEY ON THE STATUS OF LAND RIGHTS VIOLATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS IN UGANDA

June 27, 2020
FRA wishes to contract a qualified firm or individual to undertake a country-wide survey that will aim to establish the status of land rights violations that have occurred as a result of guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19. The evidence and data generated will be used to inform the ongoing plans and policy conversation.
23
Jun

RE-ADVERTISED – CALL FOR EoI – TRANSLATION OF A TOOLKIT ON FPIC

June 23, 2020
FRA seeks to contract a consultant to produce a high-quality translated version of a recently produced toolkit on Free, Prior and Informed Consent on Land (FPIC) from English into two languages of Luganda and Ateso. The assignment will be undertaken by a qualified and experienced consultant or consulting firm. The consultant profile should include: •.
12
Jun

Financial Year 2020/21 Uganda Budget Speech

June 12, 2020
Download a copy of the Uganda Budget Speech FY 2020/21 delivered by the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development on 11/06/20  under the theme: Stimulating the Economy to safeguard Livelihoods, Jobs, Businesses and Industrial Recovery.  DOWNLOAD HERE
09
Jun

FRA CALL FOR BIDS FOR YEAR 2020 – 2022

June 9, 2020
Food Rights Alliance is calling for applications from suitable companies and individuals to participate in a Supplier vetting process for the year 2020 and 2022. Please view and download the Pre-qualification Advert HERE (link) Interested bidders should download and fill either FORM ‘A’ (link) for registered entities or FORM ‘B’  (link) for Individual proprietors. All interested.
27
May

Why Water Resource Management Matters for Sustainable Urban Food Security

May 27, 2020
By Lucky Brian Wamboka On 26th May, 2020, FRA co-organized a webinar with CEFROHT, Kabarole Research and Resource Center (KRC), CURAD and Slow Foods Uganda under the theme “Urban food self-sufficiency; lessons learnt from nasty experiences of COVID 19 responses”. Supported by OXFAM in Uganda, Hivos and Trocaire; the meeting intended to dig into the.
22
May

Rural Women in Agriculture Share their Voices Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

May 22, 2020
By Luck Brian Wamboka On 21st May, 2020, FRA with partners organized a webinar under the theme “Rural women who feed the world speak out: The Impact of COVID 19 on rural women’s productive capacity in the agricultural sector”. The meeting aimed at creating space for rural women as the primary food producers to voice.
22
May

Call for Expression of Interest – Consultancy to Translate a Toolkit on Free, Prior and Informed Consent on Land (FPIC)

May 22, 2020
INTRODUCTION Food Rights Alliance (FRA) a coalition of over 30 members spread out in all regions of Uganda is implementing an 18 months project Funded by the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF). The project seeks to promote inclusive, equitable land governance in Uganda that fosters optimum land use and upholds people’s land rights”.  Under this project,.
29
Apr

NSAs Debate the Impact of COVID-19 on Uganda’s Water Resources

April 29, 2020
By Lucky Brian Wamboka On 29th April, 2020, Food Rights Alliance and Community Integrated Development Initiative (CIDI) in partnership with Trocaire and Danish Peoples Aid organized a webinar on Water Resources. The meeting discussed a case around COVID-19 to influence stakeholders to prioritize water resources management systems as the first line of defense against health.
25
Mar

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT FRA (Program Driver, Office Guard)

March 25, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Program Driver Reports To: Program Administrator/HR Direct Reports: Contract Details: Fixed Job Grade: Job Purpose: To provide secure and timely driving services to transport FRA staff, visitors and/or goods; maintain the organization’s vehicles and; support FRA,s Programme Administration and logistics functions in accordance with FRA  Policies and Procedures.
21
Feb

FRA and Partners hold Technical Review of NDP III (FY 2020/21-2024-25)

February 21, 2020
By Regina Kayoyo FRA in partnership with Slow Food Uganda, HIVOs, SEATINI and the Uganda Youth Bioversity Network on 21st February held a technical review of the draft National Development III. This was held as a public forum that brought together over 40 NSAs including the media. Among these where Members of parliament and different.
18
Feb

Volunteer Opportunities with FRA

February 18, 2020
Food Rights Alliance has a number of volunteer opportunities to offer. We invite people of all fields to participate in the struggle of ending hunger with all its variations and contribute to a World free from Hunger and Malnutrition from a human rights perspective for all in areas we operate.  We open this invitation to.
18
Feb

Job Opportunity at FRA – Program Officer Food Governance

February 18, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Program Officer Food Governance Reports to: Head of Programs Direct Reportees: Program Assistants Contract Details: Fixed Contract Job Purpose: Everybody eats; it is the key to our survival, but food also has the potential to compromise health. The global food system is challenged by issues of drought, climate.
18
Feb

Job Opportunity at FRA – Program Assistant Food Governance

February 18, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Program Assistant Food Governance Reports to:  Program Officer Food Governance Direct Reporteees:  Interns, Volunteers Contract Details: Job Purpose: Supporting the implementation and reporting of activities under the Food Governance and Justice  programme. You will work closely with the Program officer Food Governance, Head of programmes, Head of Systems, the Executive Director.
13
Feb

AU Launches 2019 Biennial Review Report on Africa’s CAADP Commitments

February 13, 2020
By Regina Kayoyo On February 10th 2020 H.E Abiy Ahmed Ali, Ethiopian Prime Minister and AU Leader of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), presented the second Biennial Review Report 2019 to the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government detailing Africa’s agricultural implementation status of the June 2014 Malabo Declaration on Accelerated.
16
Jan

Civil Society Meets Parliament on Proposed Agriculture Budget FY 2020/21

January 16, 2020
By Regina Kayoyo Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under their umbrella body Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) on 15th January met with the Parliamentary Committee on agriculture chaired by Hon. Okori-Moe Janet. The meeting that discussed the projected agriculture sector budget for the FY 2020/21 attracted key civil society players including Food Rights Alliance, Slow.
02
Dec

Call for Proposals: Consultancy to Conduct End of Program Evaluation

December 2, 2019
For the last 5 years, FRA has been implementing a program campaign on enhancing the resilience of women to shocks of exclusion and traumatic stressors of poverty, hunger and malnutrition. To enhance learning, FRA wishes to contract a qualified consultant to conduct an End of Program Evaluation in the districts of Ngora and Amuria. All.
08
Nov

MoLHUD Holds 3RD Joint Sector Review

November 8, 2019
By Regina Kayoyo This month marked the 3rd Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development’s Joint Sector Annual Review. The two day workshop was organized together with a number of partners including Food Rights Alliance, Oxfam, ESAFF, PELUM, TracFM, the World Bank, and Transparency International among others. This year’s JSR was held under the theme’.
07
Nov

CEHURD Commemorates 10 years of Social Justice in Health

November 7, 2019
By Regina Kayoyo On Thursday 7th November, The Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) celebrated their 10 year anniversary at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. CEHURD is a non-profit, research and advocacy organization pioneering the justiciability of the right to health. Ten years ago, CEHURD began with a vision of a health system.
10
Oct

Empowerment of Rural Women – The Key to Prosperity, Equity and Peace

October 10, 2019
By Freda Laura Orochi It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women. This day is an occasion to listen to the voices of the rural women and respond to their concerns. The day is celebrated on 15th October and the theme of this year’s celebration is “Sustainable.
10
Oct

Has “This Plot Not For Sale” Become Another Measure of Tenure Security in Uganda?

October 10, 2019
By Jude Ssebuliba From bushes, banana plantations to land in towns, the phrase “This Land is Not For Sale” is becoming so common that one might mistake it to be a nationally accepted land tenure security mechanism. The words in it are much to inform the unwary as they are to deter the conmen, who.
10
Oct

The Link Between Land Justice And Food Security: What We Need To Know

October 10, 2019
By Gloria Acayo Land in Uganda is a critical factor of production and an essential pillar of human existence and national development as it is at the heart of economic, social and democratic transformation especially for rural poor communities whose livelihoods and well being are dependent on it. Land in Uganda as in many traditional.
10
Oct

The Principle of Free Prior And Informed Consent (FPIC): A Way To Inclusive Development

October 10, 2019
By Gloria Acayo As the government embarks on the legal reforms in the Land Sector, it is imperative to be conscious and critical on the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent especially during compulsory land acquisition. The ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is undertaking on reforms of land laws and enacting new.
10
Oct

The Struggle for Her Land Rights

October 10, 2019
By Rebecca Apio Despite the legal framework being very progressive in terms of gender equality, women in Uganda have continuously experienced gender discrimination in access to land and other natural resources.  Women bear the brunt of human rights violations and yet when these violations occur, legal redress is inaccessible for them. The legal framework, notably.
10
Oct

Do We Really Need Customary Land Registry To Address Land Rights Challenges In Uganda?

October 10, 2019
By Jimmy Ochom The 1995 Constitution of Uganda under Article 237 vests land in the citizens of Uganda to be held in accordance with four land tenure systems. Article 237 (3) provides for the tenure systems as (a) customary, (b) freehold, (c) mailo (d) leasehold. For Mailo land there is a Mailo Registry which elaborates.
26
Aug

The Orugali Fests: Curbing Malnutrition in Kabarole

August 26, 2019
By Regina Kayoyo HIVOS together with her Sustainable Diets for All partners in Uganda have teamed up to  promote diets that are diverse, greener, healthier, fairer and more sustainable by influencing practices, markets, government policies and international institutions to promote more sustainable food production and healthy diets. In the Western part of Uganda, Hivos partner,.
19
Aug

Call for Expression of Interest: Consultancy Services for Production of Documentary

August 19, 2019
For the last 5 years, FRA has been implementing a project campaign on enhancing the resilience of women to shocks of exclusion and traumatic stressors of hunger and malnutrition, through harnessing citizenry action and addressing key gaps in sustainable resource governance. To enhance learning, FRA wishes to contract a qualified firm to develop a documentary.
12
Jul

The 2019/20 Budget: Lands among the Greatest Losers

July 12, 2019
By Jude Ssebuliba On 13th June 2019, parliament passed a 40.5 Trillion National Budget for FY2019/20 signifying a 20% increment from last year’s budget which stood at 32 trillion. As some ministries, such as agriculture, education, health and transport, had an increase in funds allocated to them, the ministry of lands suffered a significant decreased.
12
Jul

Will a Functional Customary Land Registry Address Customary Land Issues?

July 12, 2019
By Lucky Brian Wamboka In exploring the understanding of land tenure and land management in Uganda there is need to underpin access to, ownership of, and use of land and other natural resources as vital for addressing food insecurity and poverty. Land tenure security guarantees increased agricultural production and productivity as people have access to.
12
Jul

Land Grabbing: A Threat to Agriculture

July 12, 2019
By Jude Ssebuliba Land ownership and conditions governing land occupation determine how much and when a farmer can invest in agricultural activities. Long term investments, such as irrigation infrastructure, valley dams/tanks and permanent cash crops like coffee, cotton, tea, vanilla to mention a few, require a guarantee of ownership to remove the fear of sudden.
12
Jul

Culture Versus the Law

July 12, 2019
By Sheila Adogola On 28th May, a great man and icon to the nation, Prof. Apollo Nsibambi, was lost. During a requiem mass on 3rd June at Namirembe Cathedral, his heiress, Rohda Nakimuli Kasujja, was made known. Applause came from women’s empowerment activists on the decision, who called it a heroic act and a great.
12
Jul

Giving Away of Natural Resource Land Covers to Investors: Is it Worth it?  

July 12, 2019
By Gloria Acayo Uganda as a country is endowed with several natural resources on and underneath land including minerals, oil and gas, lakes, rivers, forest, mountains among others. Land in Uganda is not only a natural resource but has also become a commodity with the potential to enhance development. Uganda as a country is on.
12
Jul

Where is the Justice in the Apaa Land Issue?

July 12, 2019
By Freda Orochi The decision made by President Museveni and his cabinet on the Apaa land crisis should be an issue of concern by the citizens of this country as it has left the people of Apaa in a very vulnerable position. The president, while meeting with the cabinet ministers in May 2019, said that.
12
Jul

Land the Backbone of Development

July 12, 2019
By Jude SSebuliba It gives me great pleasure to share with you the 1st issue of land matters magazine. On behalf of Food Rights Alliance, I hope his magazine finds you well and secure. This issue covers a reflection of what is happening in the lands sector gathered during the two months i.e. April to.
27
Oct

CSOs Hold Conference on Making Finance Work for Agriculture in Uganda

October 27, 2018
By Regina Kabasomi The Uganda Business Alliance (UAA) together with a coalition of leading national, continental and global stakeholders and institutions in African agricultural finance including the African Union, New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), GrowAfrica, CAADP Non State Actors’ Coalition (CNC), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
20
Oct

Right to Food Partners Organise 8th Indigenous Food Fair

October 20, 2018
By Jude Ssebuliba Like it has been done for the last seven years, this year,  on 19th October, 2018 R2F partners led by PELUM Uganda  organized the 8th Annual Indigenous and traditional food fair 2018 to showcase the socio-economic and cultural value of indigenous and traditional food and seed systems as well as their potential.
04
Jul

Government battles to avert food crisis

July 4, 2018
A day after the National Food Security Assessment Report 2017 showed that more than 10 million Ugandans are food insecure, Daily Monitor has learnt that the National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads) has procured farm inputs including cassava cuttings, sorghum, maize and bean seeds worth Shs27b to distribute to farmers across the country. Distribution of the.
04
Jul

Uganda facing acute food insecurity, says new report

July 4, 2018
A new study commissioned by civil society has revealed that the country is facing biting hunger and malnutrition. The report conducted by the Food Rights Alliance, Health Promotion and Social Development and Centre for Health Rights and Development, which was launched in Kampala on Monday, shows that 10.9 million Ugandans experienced acute food insecurity between.
04
Jul

Civil Society pushes for recruitment of extension workers

July 4, 2018
As the legislators in the 10th parliament start their work this month, they have been asked to lobby government to allocate sh16.20b to facilitate ministry of Agriculture to recruit extension workers at district and sub-county levels. The call was made by civil society organizations in the Agriculture sector during a high-level breakfast meeting with policy.
04
Jul

Civil Society pushes for recruitment of extension workers

July 4, 2018
As the legislators in the 10th parliament start their work this month, they have been asked to lobby government to allocate sh16.20b to facilitate ministry of Agriculture to recruit extension workers at district and sub-county levels. The call was made by civil society organizations in the Agriculture sector during a high-level breakfast meeting with policy.
04
Jul

Civil society calls for increased govt funding to fight drought

July 4, 2018
As the dry spell hits the county hard, activists under their umbrella body Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), have called upon government to allocate a specialised budget to rejuvenate irrigation valley dams and national food stores. While speaking to the media in Kampala last week, Ms Agnes Kirabo, the executive director Food Rights Alliance,.
26
Jun

The Cost of Natural Resources Mismanagement

June 26, 2018
From 19th – 22nd June, 2018, FRA had engagement meetings with Natural Resource Rights advocacy groups under TEDDO and SOCADIDO,  the Resource Rights partners at the local level in the districts of Kaberamaido and Katakwi respectively. The meetings were meant to inform a common understanding of the legal and policy provisions on natural resource rights.
26
Jun

What Is the Status of the Amendment of Bill No 13/2017 (Article 26)

June 26, 2018
Government of Uganda has proposed amendments to the compulsory land acquisition laws through the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill No.13/2017 that would remove the requirement for prior and prompt compensation of government projects affected persons as it is in the current Article 26 of the Constitution. PELUM organized a Regional Parliamentary Caucuses on the Constitutional Amendment Bill.
26
Jun

Civil Society Organisations hold Post Budget Dialogues for the FY 2018/19 under the theme “Addressing Inequality for improved Service Delivery: Will the FY 2018/19 Budget Deliver?”

June 26, 2018
CSOs under the stewardship of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) held a Post Budget dialogue for the FY 2018/19 at the UMA conference hall in Kampala on 21st June 2018. This dialogue was held under the theme; “Addressing Inequality for improved Service Delivery: Will the FY 2018/19 Budget Deliver?” This dialogue came at.
26
Jun

FRA Conducts Inception of New Project Phase in Amuria, Ngora Districts

June 26, 2018
In the week of 18th to 22nd June 2018, FRA together with her partner’s i.e. War on Want Northern Ireland, WEDA introduced the new project phase funded by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung to Ngora and Amuria district councils.  The new phase focuses on the promotion of food and nutrition security at household level. With the many.
26
Jun

FRA Partners with Ngora DLG in Fostering Household Nutrition Security

June 26, 2018
Knowledge is power. But sometimes, this power needs a little propeller to start running, Skill! For the past two year FRA together with her member organisation War on Want NI with financial support from Rosa Luxemburg Foundation have been organising platforms for farmer communities and their lower local governments to meet and dialogue over the.
21
Jun

Harnessing Budget 2018/19 for Improved Service Delivery, Will the Budget Deliver?

June 21, 2018
Every year Civil Society Organizations under the umbrella of CSBAG convene to discuss the National Budget through the Post Budget Digest. CSBAG with its partners Food Rights Alliance, OXFAM, PELUM, FORD FOUNDATION, ISER, DGF, Trocaire, organized the Post Budget Digest at the UMA Conference Hall, Lugogo. The theme for this year’s Post Budget Digest was.
04
Jun

Right to Food Partners Hold Learning Visit to Kenya On Farmer Managed Seed Systems

June 4, 2018
Seed is the most fundamental resource for any farmer as it ensures continuity season after another and therefore key to ensuring improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers. It is the critical determinant of agricultural production potential. The possible impact of all other agricultural inputs depends on the quality of initial planting material. Therefore, sustained increase in.
01
Jun

Agricultural Financing: The Key to East Africa's Economic Transformation

June 1, 2018
For time immemorial agriculture has been said to be the backbone of our economy. It’s a song that has been sang by generations of Ugandans and East Africans as a whole. Isn’t it interesting though that even after generations of reciting this mantra we still haven’t come to put this appreciation into actual practice –.
01
May

Access to Land Justice Could Address Conflicts Around Natural Resources

May 1, 2018
On 23rd and 24th April, 2018 Trocaire and Chris Burke, the Platform’s chairperson hosted the Northern Uganda Land Platform (NULP) in Lira. The meeting was meant to share and discuss the outcomes of the key stakeholder’s meeting held on 16th March, 2018 where key members met to take stock of the NULP and discuss ways.
30
Apr

FRA Meets EALA on CAADP and Food Security

April 30, 2018
FRA and a number of regional partners to include Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers (ESAFF) Uganda and Tanzania, ActionAid International, Agricultural Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF) and Mviwata- a national farmers organization, on Wednesday 25th April, 2018 met with EALA’s committee on Agriculture during the Assembly’s 4th Meeting of the 1st Session. This.
30
Apr

Youth At The Heart of East Africa Community Integration

April 30, 2018
From 26th to 28th April, youth from across the East African region came together in Kigali, Rwanda in the fifth East Africa Regional Youth Summit. Organised by the East African Regional Youth Organization, the summit brought together over a hundred youth representatives to deliberate on how youth can play a role at the heart of.
23
Apr

CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF FRA STRATEGIC PLAN – CALL FOR EOI

April 23, 2018
FRA wishes to contract a qualified and experienced consultant to facilitate the development of a five year (2019 – 2023) FRA Strategic Plan. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to review the Terms of Reference below for more details and submit their applications with a Detailed Curriculum Vitae/ profile and a Proposal for implementing the.
20
Apr

CSOs Present 2018/19 MPS Analysis to Agriculture Budget Committee

April 20, 2018
Like it has been for some time now, on 17 th /04/2018, CSOs under their umbrella organization CSBAG, presented their concerns to the parliamentary committee of agriculture to try and assist the committee while interacting with the ministry of agriculture on next year’s budget so as to ensure that the ultimate budget responds to the.
29
Mar

PRE-QUALIFICATION CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND 2019

March 29, 2018
Food Rights Alliance is inviting suppliers of goods and services to participate in a supplier vetting and selection process. Successful suppliers will be listed on FRA suppliers list and be considered for the years 2018 and 2019. The closing date for submission of tender documents is 27th April 2018 at 5:00 pm. Interested suppliers should download.
16
Mar

ACN and Parliament Justify Withdrawal of Anti-counterfeit Bill

March 16, 2018
On Thursday March 15th, the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) in partnership with the Parliament committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry & Cooperatives held a half day workshop  to inform stakeholders reasons as to why the Anti-counterfeit Bill was withdrawn from Parliament and to recommend a way forward  in line with the Comprehensive Bill Review report from ACN..
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