Raising Voices
@RaisingVoices
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A feminist organization based in Uganda working to prevent violence against women and children.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined November 2021
At Raising Voices, we aspire to be agile and responsive, adapting our work in a constantly shifting global landscape. Learn how we stay poised on the cutting edge of these emerging dynamics in our Latest News & Insights. Keep up to date here
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Our intent was to make SASA! Together easier to use, accessible to more organizations and communities, and above all, even better at preventing violence against women. Learn more about #SASA! Together
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Positive power is a catalyst to a violence-free society. How are you using your power positively?
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Children who experience sexual violence are 66% more likely to have major depressive disorder and 98% more likely to harm themselves, as compared to those without such experience. Learn more about how to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence at
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RT @GPforEducation: Do you want to be part of a life-changing mission to ensure that every child has access to inclusive and quality educat…
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Schools play a crucial role in shaping children's views on gender relations through curriculum, peer norms, and policies. We must invest in school-based interventions to prevent all forms of violence in our institutions of learning. @WW2PreventVAWG
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RT @UN_Women: 💙 Rights 💙 Equality 💙 Empowerment #ForAllWomenAndGirls, everywhere. Let’s act now to fulfill the #Beijing30 promise and empo…
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As a committed feminist, we recognize that any programming that transforms power can spark backlash. Therefore, it is critical to develop learning tools that document unintended consequences and create spaces to reflect and adapt. Read here
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Self-care does not need to involve resources or require large amounts of time. Even five minutes of intentional activity can create a meaningful shift and enhance a sense of calm and resilience, especially in moments of crisis. Read more
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Humanitarian crises and GBV have a uniquely adverse impact on women with disabilities. While funding challenges are not unique to non-profits serving women and girls with disabilities, it does have a larger impact on them. Read more from @COFEM_EVAW
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Here at Raising Voices, we engage children as well as the communities that support and encourage them. Our collaborations across all levels of society—households, schools, partner organizations and policymakers—are making a positive difference in children’s lives.
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@WW2PreventVAWG have established feminist principles to guide their work. They are committed to an approach rooted in aspirational feminist principles – building relationships based on respect, trust, and collaboration. Learn more
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When we started working to address VAC, most people thought of positive discipline as “foreign” ideas. Our communications work has been designed to help people to navigate this change by providing information and ideas on how behavior can be changed.
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For over 15 years, Raising Voices has been communicating to prevent violence against children. This year, we documented our innovations and learning from this work to inspire efforts to bring about social transformation. Read our Communications story
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RT @CREAWKenya: 📣IKO KAZI📣 We are looking for a project lawyer who will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all legal act…
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RT @GBVnet: Women all over the world are suffering from the workings of multiple systematic oppressions. Issues such as patriarchy, capital…
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#FeministOpportunity
@amwaafrika is looking for a Resource Mobilization Coordinator who will primarily assist with writing grant proposals, managing donor relationships, networking, and fostering strategic alliances and partnerships. Link to ToR:
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A life free of violence is a human right. Yet 33% of women worldwide experience sexual violence. Prevention is possible, and we’re exploring pathways to scale. Follow @WW2PreventVAWG to be part of the change.
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Our Learning strategy is focused on 3 areas: practice-based-learning, research collaborations and developing practical tools and resources. We ask big questions about VAW and VAC programming using an intersectional lens and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
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We created this sort and accessible infosheet to share Raising Voices’ evolving perspectives on practice-based learning. Our hope is that this resource provides relatable and actionable talking points to strengthen investments. Find it here
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