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Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Uganda
Multilateralism
Advocating for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system
Kofi Annan
Founder of the Kofi Annan Foundation
Uganda
Projects, News + Publications
Projects
Uganda
→Peace Beyond Borders
Transforming communities from targets of violence into agents of sustainable peace and resilience
→East Africa
Extremely Together
→Environment of Peace
Youth-Driven Research on Climate, the Environment and Peace
→The Sawa Project
Strengthening community-led efforts to improve mental health awareness, services, and policies
Publications + Media
Uganda
Putting Communities at the Centre of Preventing Violent Extremism: 9 Recommendations from a cross-border response in Uganda and the DRC
How can communities be better equipped to prevent violent extremism? Drawing on lessons from the Peace Beyond Borders project in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this report examines how locally led prevention, cross-border cooperation and stronger relationships between communities and institutions can help address the conditions that make people vulnerable to […]
Peace Beyond Borders: Year 1 Progress Report 2025–2026
What does locally led prevention of violent extremism look like in practice? The Peace Beyond Borders Year 1 Progress Report captures the achievements, lessons and stories of change from the first year of our work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. From strengthening community resilience and supporting victims to building local prevention […]
Growing Resilience in Uganda: Irene’s Story
In rural Central Uganda, many young people are growing up on the frontlines of climate change. Longer droughts, declining soil fertility, and increasing pest invasions make it harder for families to grow food. Most households rely on staple crops such as maize and beans, often grown only during the rainy season. Vegetables, which provide essential […]