𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
In a daring manoeuvre to tackle the pressing issue
of climate change, Fridays for Future Uganda hosted a 2-day "Strengthening
Youth Climate CSOs Workshop" in Kampala. The workshop brought together
various youth-led organizations engaged in climate advocacy and activism, with
the aim of fostering collaboration and building a stronger, more resilient
network to deliver impactful climate campaigns and solutions.
As a highly vulnerable and least prepared nation,
Uganda faces significant challenges in responding to the impacts of this global
crisis. However, Fridays
for Future Uganda, part of the global Fridays for Future movement, is
leading the charge for climate justice in the country.
During the workshop, participating organizations
had the opportunity to share their work, discuss the challenges they face, and
explore ways to collaborate more effectively. The key outcome of the workshop
was the establishment of a youth-led advocacy network, a coalition of
organizations with from different regions, diverse expertise, skills and
resources, united in a mission to strengthen their implementation capacity and
drive impactful climate action.
The newly formed network will focus on several key
areas, including advocacy and policy engagement, fundraising, capacity
building, sharing of expertise, community mobilization among others. Member
organizations will also get the necessary support and tools they need to
overcome the obstacles they face.
Youth have a crucial role to play in addressing the
climate crisis, therefore this workshop has been a game-changer, inspiring
climate advocates to work collaboratively and leverage collective strengths to
drive the change they wish to see.
The Strengthening Youth Climate CSOs Workshop marks a significant milestone in Uganda's climate movement. Through empowering youth-led organizations and fostering a strong, united network, Fridays for Future Uganda is positioning the country's young people at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis. As the world grapples with the urgent need for action, this initiative serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of youth leadership and collective action.
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By Patrick
Seremba | Sources: Exclusive Interview
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