Women Tell Their Own Stories
We support women and girls to document their lived experiences in their own words through safe, inclusive, and accessible storytelling processes.
Our Impact
Change Begins When Women’s Voices Are Heard
WISE works with grassroots women and girls to document lived experiences, strengthen leadership, and bring community priorities into public conversations on land, climate, rights, and livelihoods.
How WISE Creates Change
Communities Organize
Stories spark dialogue and action. Women come together to reflect, build collective solutions, and lead change in their communities.
Rights Become Visible
We share community stories through local and national platforms to raise awareness and highlight women’s rights, experiences, and priorities.
Women Engage Decision-Makers
With documented evidence and collective voices, women engage leaders and contribute to decisions affecting their rights, environment, and livelihoods.
Impact Stories
Community Impact Stories
Women Trained as Community Reporters
In Karamoja and Western Uganda, WISE has trained women in community reporting, helping them document environmental challenges and share stories with local radio stations. 120+ women trained in storytelling and media skills
Community Dialogues on Land Rights
WISE has facilitated community dialogues that bring together women, local leaders, and duty bearers to discuss land rights, compensation, and natural resource governance. 15+ community dialogues held
Radio Programs Reaching Thousands
WISE-supported radio programs on women's environmental rights have reached thousands of listeners across Uganda, shifting public narratives and informing policy discussions. 10+ radio programs produced and broadcast
How We Measure Impact
Impact Areas
Women's Environmental Storytelling — Women trained in community reporting, radio, and documentary production. Stories published and broadcast. Media partnerships established with local and national outlets.
Grassroots Women's Leadership — Women's action groups formed across multiple regions. Advocacy training sessions delivered to grassroots women. Women engaged in local government and decision-making processes.
Natural Resource Governance — Women supported in land rights documentation and claims. Community compensation cases monitored and documented. Women participating in land committees and governance forums.
Climate Justice and Resilience — Women-led agroecology groups supported with training and resources. Climate adaptation training delivered to farming communities. Sustainable livelihood initiatives launched.
Safety, Dignity and GBV Prevention — Safe spaces established for women and girls. Ethical storytelling protocols adopted across all programs. Referral pathways developed with local service providers.
Organizational Capacity — Governance structures strengthened with diverse leadership. Fundraising capacity built through training and partnership development. Monitoring and evaluation systems established.
Gallery
Photos and Field Media
Training Session
Women trained in community reporting
Community Dialogue
Land rights dialogue under a tree
Radio Broadcast
Women hosting a radio program
Storytelling
Woman interviewing a community member
Leadership
Women in leadership training
Advocacy Event
Women at an advocacy event
Agroecology
Women in an agroecology garden
Governance
Women discussing land governance
Community
Rural community in Western Uganda
Our Approach to Accountability
Community-Centred Documentation
We listen first and follow community priorities. Women lead the storytelling process, and we ensure their voices remain at the centre.
Ethical Storytelling
We protect dignity, consent, and safety in every story we share. We do no harm and honour the trust placed in us.
Responsible Reporting
We share stories accurately and contextually to inform dialogue and action. We are transparent about how stories are used.