Youth for Environmental Justice and Climate Action (YECA) .We a group of young people committed to protect the future of our planet š.
Wakiso, Uganda
Joined September 2023
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Land eviction continues to increase especially in oil region where communities keep losing their land by so called ābig peopleā. We stand in solidarity with #KapapiCommunity and demand justice. our land our life our rights!
#Justice4Kapapi
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#PowerOfLearning #GenderJustice
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Fragmented referral systems can delay survivorsā access to justice, healthcare and psychosocial support. During coordination meetings, stakeholders reviewed existing referral pathways, identified service gaps, & discussed practical actions to improve coordinated responses to #GBV
Last week, @actionaiduganda, with support from the @EUinUG, convened GBV referral pathway coordination meetings in Amudat & Nakapiripirit districts to strengthen collaboration among service providers and improve survivorsā access to timely, coordinated & survivor-centred support.
āļøCourt Update!
Today four environmental defenders who were arrested in August 2026 returned to court. Unfortunately the Magistrate didnāt show up & defenders remanded further to Luzira Maximum prison until November 6,2026.
We wonāt surrender and we continue to demand justice.
We are happy to have participated in climate change run to promote #GreenEconoy in Albertine region ahead of Afcon2027. Together we can green Oil city.
#PlantAtree
#ClimateJustice
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āļøOn October 21, 2026, Ugandaās Court of Appeal heard five compensation cases involving people affected by the Tilenga and @EACOP oil projects.
The cases raise critical questions about land rights and fair compensation.
š For more, read: afiego.org/wp-content/uploadā¦
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Rains have come and farmers are planting to feed the nation. Through our #AgroecoogyCompaign the #EACOP affected communities are leading agroecology practices to produce organic foods amidst oil impacts.
#Agroecology
#LivelihoodRestoration
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New Research Publication!
How are household energy needs being impacted along Ugandaās #EACOP corridor?
A new research brief by @CERAIUg dives into community energy demands, the key barriers to adopting clean energy, and what households actually aspire to use in their homes.
šRead the full report here:
ceraiug.org/download/researcā¦
Young people on frontline to fight climate changes in Uganda. Thanks our climate Ambassador @ASIIMWEMAR34811fornl for leading on this. Change begins with grassroot communities and education institutions are key in climate change solutions.
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As Day 2 concluded, stakeholders committed to stronger collaboration and accountable public services across Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach. How can sustained citizen engagement turn community concerns into meaningful change? #Accountability
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From checking whether a borehole functions to assessing school facilities and health services, community monitoring helps identify service delivery gaps. Participants are learning to document findings and compare community experiences with available records and commitments.
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Strengthening accountability requires collaboration between citizens, civil society and duty bearers. Through the Nebbi LRP, @actionaiduganda convened stakeholders from Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach to share experiences and discuss accountability challenges affecting their communities
Accountable governance begins when citizensā concerns are heard and addressed. In Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach, @actionaidugandaās Nebbi LRP is creating space for civil society organisations (CSOs) and accountability institutions to strengthen dialogue on public service delivery.
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Can farmers stop an Oil Giant! Find more in this discussion with @DianaTaremwaK @IndigenousTimez
Listen š youtu.be/nRte7o1WkRg
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Building a grass-root led #AgroeclogyMovement for food sovereignty in Oil host communities of Uganda. Our Agroecology campaign is taking shape and results are being seen on ground. These livelihood alternatives should be priorities.
Happy independence day to all Environmental defenders. Together we can build a Greener Economy.
#HappyIndependenceDay
šØ "We want adequate compensation for our land."
In Kakuto, near the border, residents reveal how EACOP offered lowball rates, ignored crop values & sued those who refused.
TotalEnergies' "fair process" is corporate bullying.
š Watch via @ntvuganda: youtu.be/zRoeqNeCjp8?si=lPrmā¦