In the informal neighborhoods within Kampala, Uganda, a group of men and women are tapping into alternative livelihood options to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Sarah Nandudu reports This is the forty-fourth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Kampala is the capital and the largest city of Uganda. The city …

The slum dwellers in Mbarara city, Uganda are using collective savings to deal with the global pandemic and investing in new businesses. Sarah Nandudu reports This is the fortieth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Mbarara city, located in south western Uganda, is the main municipality of Mbarara district and it …

COVID-19 has changed our world. To mark Earth Day 2020, and the global call to act on climate change, we ask: what lessons can we apply from the pandemic response to help tackle other global crises, including the climate emergency? Both Sheela and I have collaborated with others for many years on how to support the most vulnerable communities in …