Governance Peace and Security

WSF’s vision of a just world without poverty will best be realized by promoting active citizenship, peace & security, and gender equity, and by being more accountable in the ways we govern ourselves and treat each other. Accountability to the communities living in poverty and to our supporters, donors, and other external stakeholders is an ethical and effective basis for our relationships and will contribute significantly to greater program impact.

WSF seeks to support civic education and youth engagement to enhance civic agency, civic engagement, and strengthen demand-side and voice interventions aimed at enhancing access and informed youth participation in Uganda’s governance processes. WSF sees opportunities to focus on key groups, including, but not limited to, youth and women, and enhancing collaboration with state agencies that accredit civic education. WSF also sees opportunities in interventions able to use technology and channels/spaces readily appealing to youth and other focus groups, keeping in mind access challenges posed by technology.

WSF believes that everyone has a right to be heard, respected, and actively involved in the planning, and decision-making processes on issues that affect them.