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FCA reached 840,000 people in 2024
On a path to collision or unity? We must act now. LAST AUTUMN, I was driving home from my summer cottage. My car had good summer tyres and the road seemed dry. As evening fell, I approached a familiar intersection. I started to slow down in good time. The tyres had no grip. I pressed […]
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Cuts in aid, cuts in classrooms: refugee children left behind
Cuts in aid, cuts in classrooms: refugee children left behind By Wycliffe Nsheka, Country Director, Finn Church Aid Uganda IN TIMES OF CRISIS, education is more than a right, it is a lifeline. It provides children with stability, hope, and the tools to build a better future. Yet in Uganda, where needs are rising and […]
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‘We do this together’ – a volunteer in Uganda’s refugee settlements.
‘We do this together’ – a volunteer in Uganda’s refugee settlements. By Marjut Vaihkonen, Teachers Without Borders (TWB) volunteer A warm welcome to the Pearl of Africa IN EARLY February 2025, my colleague Hagos Berhane and I arrived in Obongi District, Northern Uganda, from Finland to begin our volunteer journey with Teachers Without Borders (TWB). […]
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My journey to graduation: from refugee to communications professional
My journey to graduation: from refugee to communications professional Guest blog by Shema Bienvenu, former intern for FCA Uganda. On October 26, 2024, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations—an achievement that feels both surreal and rewarding. Reflecting on my journey, I am filled with gratitude, knowing how far I’ve come […]
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At inaugural Africa Skills Week, FCA, GIZ , ILO and UNHCR bring refugees to the table
At inaugural Africa Skills Week, FCA, GIZ , ILO and UNHCR bring refugees to the table “My bio doesn’t say refugee but rather a business owner and an aspiring lawyer. Create an environment that allows us to live as assets, because that is what we are – ASSETS, not liabilities.” SO SAID Grace Bogui, an […]
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Trade for development? Finland’s development policy takes a new direction.
Trade for development? Finland’s development policy takes a new direction. Poverty reduction as the top goal of development policy is absent from the recent foreign and security policy report of Petteri Orpo’s government, writes Tapio Laakso, Head of Advocacy at FCA. FINLAND IS MAKING its foreign and security policy harder and more commercially oriented, including in […]
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National Dialogues Conference stresses inclusivity in peacebuilding
National Dialogues Conference stresses inclusivity in peacebuilding The sixth National Dialogues Conference took place between 11-13 June 2024 in Helsinki. The Conference aims to foster open discussion between high level peacebuilding experts that enables the sharing of both successes and challenges. The conference also provides a platform where theory and practice come together. While CMI […]
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The experience of menstruation is universal, everyday life with it is not
That time of the month again – the experience of menstruation is universal, everyday life with it is not “If you don’t have reliable period protection, you won’t want to come to school. I strongly share this experience with girls I have met in refugee settlements in Uganda”, writes Elisa Rimaila, Communications Specialist at FCA. […]
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International Women’s Day – Dora Kaiza is FCA Uganda’s first female driver
International Women’s Day – Dora Kaiza is FCA Uganda’s first female driver On International Women’s Day 2024, we focus on investing in women. The following is a guest contribution from Dora Kaiza, one of FCA’s professional drivers in Uganda and the first woman to hold that position. ‘My name is Dora Kaiza. I am 34 […]
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COP28 was a source of hope, but the vulnerable communities cannot afford complacency
COP28 was a source of hope, but the vulnerable communities cannot afford complacency Attending the COP28 in Dubai for the first five days was encouraging for me because I witnessed how the global momentum is picking up in responding to the climate crisis, writes FCA’s Executive Representative Jussi Ojala. FINN CHURCH AID has seen through […]
