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The photograph shows the exterior of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) office in Kampala, Uganda. It is surrounded by a small, well-kept garden. — Creator: FES Uganda

FES in Uganda

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) first implemented projects in Uganda at the end of the 1960s until the beginning of the 1970s. In 1987 it established an office in Kampala and has been continuously working in Uganda since then. Throughout its presence in Uganda, FES has collaborated with a wide array of partners from universities, civil society organisations, trade unions, government departments, local communities, and political parties.

Women Breaking Barriers — Creator: Photo by Joel Ongwech

News

Tuesday, 18.02.2025

Women Breaking Barriers

Meet Majo, a woman who has broken the barriers of employment in public transport.

Publication

Friday, 18.11.2022

FUNCTIONALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SACCOS IN REDUCTING POVERTY AND VULNERABILITY IN UGANDA: A Case Study of Informal Traders and Transporters in Greater Kampala

This report presents a review on the functionality and effectiveness of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs).

Publication

Friday, 14.10.2022

LAND MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - POPULAR VERSION

The handbook provides its readers with an insight into the various working terminologies used in the five most common spheres of land management.

Publication

Monday, 19.09.2022

BETWEEN REGULATION AND INFORMALITY: The Inner Workings of Boda Boda Associations in Greater Kampala

This study examines the processes of organisation and operation of motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) associations in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), to try to understand more about why riders join such associations...

The photograph shows a bustling market scene in the centre of Kampala, Uganda. — Creator: FES Uganda

Social Justice in the Urban Economy

Urbanisation and increasing populations in urban areas have led to many problems. Issues stemming from urbanisation include social issues, economic and environmental problems through urban sprawl.

A panoramic photograph shows the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, with green trees in the foreground. — Creator: FES Uganda

Land

In Uganda, talking about development and poverty reduction cannot be done without taking into account the land question. The importance of land in Uganda is huge, and the land issue is gaining more and more importance.

This picture shows a collage of scenes from everyday life and special events in various regions of Africa. It is part of a photography competition. — Creator: FES Uganda I ugandapressphoto.org

Uganda Press Photo Award

The Ugandan Press Photo Award is a photography competition open to Ugandan photojournalists and photographers. It is also a platform for exchanging thoughts and ideas about photography.

The picture shows a collection of Ugandan newspapers, including issues of the Daily Monitor and New Vision. — Creator: Maria Alesi / FES Uganda

Governance and Participation

Good governance and inclusive participation are key principles of democracy and social justice.

Young Leaders Forum

In Uganda, two policy documents govern the discussions and actions relating to youth affairs. The 2016 National Youth Policy and the 2017 National Youth Policy Action Plan.