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Is a citizen voice just a moment, or a long-term commitment?
In Episode 2, host Michael Richard Katagaya (Evidence and Methods Lab, Uganda) continues the conversation with Mahmoud Hadhoud, Chief Strategic Officer at Open Transformation Lab, moving from reflection to practice.
Episode 1 challenged us to rethink citizenship as a verb, while Episode 2 asks a harder question: how do we actually build, strengthen, and protect citizen voice over time?
This conversation goes beyond inspiration. It explores the architecture behind civic agency. What does it take to organize communities in ways that are inclusive and sustained? How do movements avoid becoming moments? And how can citizens move from being consulted to becoming co-creators of governance?
Michael and Mahmoud unpack why meaningful participation requires long-term ownership, not one-off engagement, how networks, trust, and shared purpose sustain civic momentum, the realities of navigating resistance while staying grounded in non-violent, strategic action, and how platforms like and FAAYO are creating structured pathways for feedback, accountability, and service improvement across health, education, and infrastructure.
This episode challenges us to rethink power. Not as something held exclusively by institutions, but as something shaped daily by informed citizens who choose to act, organize, and stay engaged. If you care about accountability, governance reform, and building systems that listen, this episode is for you.
Join the conversation:
Tell us what sustained citizen agency looks like where you live. How are you helping build it?
Watch Episode 2 now and follow the conversation. https://youtu.be/BIUwwOmPv7s
For more information about Evidence and Methods Lab Uganda, visit: https://evidenceandmethodslab.org/
08/01/2026
As Uganda is preparing for the 2026 elections, understanding how ready citizens are to participate is important.
Take part in the voter readiness survey to gather insights on how people understand the voting process, where they access election-related information, and the challenges that may limit individual or community participation.
The survey is independent, voluntary, and confidential.
Take a few minutes to participate here: https://shorturl.at/xoGZu Or scan the QR code.
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10/12/2025
As we come to an end of the 16 days of Activism, staying safe online starts with simple and intentional habits is important. From enabling 2FA and using strong passwords to blocking harmful users and taking digital breaks, small actions can make a big difference in protecting your digital space.
When digital abuse happens, knowing how to respond to matters is important. Block immediately. Report the abuse. Save evidence. Seek support.
Digital abuse is real harm. Let’s equip ourselves and our communities with the tools to stay safe, support survivors, and promote healthier online spaces.
Share your experience or insights through our short survey: https://evidenceandmethodslab.org/survey/online-gbv-awareness-assessment
29/11/2025
What if citizenship was more than a status on paper, but a story we live every day?
Something new is landing in your feed next week. The podcast is a documentary-style conversation series that explores what citizenship looks like in everyday life and transforms the relationship between citizens and public institutions through visual storytelling.
It follows the real experiences of people as they navigate public services, and the institutions meant to serve them.
Launching soon. Are you ready to rethink what citizenship looks like where you live?
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