Restless Development Uganda

The SHE SOARS Global Project Management Unit (PMU) today visited Kisugu Health Center to assess compliance with CARE Uganda program quality standards under the SHE SOARS project.

The visit, running from 8th–24th April 2026, is aimed at jointly reviewing progress toward outputs and outcomes, while strengthening planning and coordination to support the achievement of targets.

If young people don’t have space to speak, they don’t just stay silent—decisions get made without them.

In Karamoja, that is changing.

Through the Youth Influence in Governance , implemented by Media-Challenge Initiative, and Karamoja Youth Effort to Save Environment - Kayese 256, we hosted the Heads of Cooperation from the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda, Embassy of Ireland in Uganda, Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda and Embassy of Sweden in Kampala for a joint monitoring visit across Nakapiripirit and Moroto.

At the District Integrity Promotion Forum (DIPF), communities showed up with evidence—not assumptions.

Key service delivery gaps were raised through community-based monitoring. In Loregae Sub-county (Nakapiripirit District), an estimated 25,000 people still lack access to a health facility.

In education, teachers’ living conditions remain a concern, with accommodation in a near-uninhabitable state.

One accountability structure highlighted challenges in accessing information from district officials. In response, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Sunday Steven Komakech, emphasised that access to information is a constitutional right (Article 41) and advised formal requests through the CAO, with his office copied to ensure follow-up.

That’s what accountability looks like when it’s working—uncomfortable, honest, and necessary.

At the same time, progress is being made:
• The Moruita–Karinga access road bridge was completed
• The Nakapiripirit Seed Secondary School access road was opened
• Inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Parish Development Model (PDM) has improved.

But the real shift? Young people are no longer on the sidelines.
They are leading civic education sessions, mentoring their peers, and turning community conversations into action.

“Young people face major challenges… but through barazas and advocacy, we’ve supported them to access opportunities like PDM funds.” — Naume, Peer Mentor, Restless Development.

Then in Moroto, something equally important happened.

We launched the Regional Youth Information Hub, not just as a space to access information, but to question it, shape it, and share it.

“Through the hub, we will train responsible, constructive journalists… and support young people to tell their own stories, celebrate what is working, and highlight gaps for action.” — , Hub Director, Restless Development Uganda. Because access to information matters. But who tells the story matters just as much.

“I thank the young people for their active participation… it is encouraging to see some of you showing interest in becoming leaders.” — Adam Kahsai-Rudebeck Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden in Kampala

This is not just participation—it’s a shift in how accountability and leadership are taking shape.

It’s a shift in power.
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