About Us
Our Mandate, Values & Vision for Uganda
Our Story
Our Roots & Foundation
Resilient Voices Initiative Uganda is an indigenous youth and women led non-governmental organization registered under the Laws of Uganda. We are committed to promoting environmental and climate Justice, gender equality, social justice and community resilience through initiatives that prevent and respond to gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, empowerment and access to justice support to marginalized individuals and communities.
Resilient Voices Initiative Uganda was established out of commitment to address social, legal, economic and environmental challenges affecting the marginalized individuals and communities in hard-to-reach areas in Uganda
Our Mandate & Mission
To partner with local communities to defend human rights, end violence, promote health, and advance climate justice for a safe, more resident tomorrow.
Our Vision for Uganda
We envision a just, inclusive and resilient society where every person can live with dignity, exercise their rights, live free from violence, and have the opportunity to shape decisions that affect their lives and future.
Strategic Framework 2024–2028
Our Core Strategic Pillars
Anchored on constitutional principles, human rights defense, and grassroots feminist movement building across Uganda.
Adolescent Girls Empowerment (AGP)
School-based Voice Clubs, life-skills mentorship, and menstrual hygiene dignity kits that prevent dropouts and end period poverty in urban informal settlements.
Health Rights & SRHR Litigation
Advancing public interest constitutional litigation to mandate zero-stockouts of maternal commodities and training community health paralegals at referral hospitals.
Civil Liberties & Rapid Legal Aid
24/7 emergency bail desk, pro-bono defense for persecuted human rights defenders (HRDs), and safeguarding freedoms of expression and assembly.
Young Mothers Economic Hub
Tailoring and fashion design apprenticeships, digital marketing, and village saving loan associations (VSLAs) breaking the poverty cycle for teenage mothers.
Boy Champions for Equality
Engaging adolescent boys and young men in secondary schools as proactive allies against SGBV, redefining masculinity, and fostering gender equity.
Civic Space & Policy Advocacy
Research-driven policy briefs, parliamentary engagement, and monitoring civic space to guarantee inclusive democracy and rule of law in Uganda.
Governance & Transparency
Accountability, Compliance & Annual Impact
Resilient Voices Initiative Uganda operates under strict fiduciary governance, annual external audits, and total compliance with the NGO Bureau of Uganda.
Leadership & Field Heroes
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Acen Fiona Olulung
Executive Director
Acen Fiona Olulung is a human rights & transactional justice advocate with over...
Chesakit Yudaya
Deputy Executive Director
Chesakit Yudaya is a Ugandan lawyer and human rights activist whose work is grou...
Adupa Emmanuel
Director - Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Adupa Emmanuel is a Ugandan Legal Practitioner, human rights advocate and social...
Cyrus Owor
Director of Programs
Owor Syrus is a Ugandan legal and humanitarian professional committed to advanci...
