SCI CEO proudly participated in the Launched of Feminist Humanitarian Uganda National Platform organized by Community Empowerment for Peace and Development West Nile - CEPAD-WN

On June 26th to 27th  2025 Community Empowerment for Peace and Development West Nile (CEPAD-WN) successfully launched the Feminist Humanitarian Network (FHN) Uganda National Platform in Kampala. The event, held at Hotel International, brought together over 40 women-led and women’s rights organizations (WLOs/WROs), humanitarian actors, government representatives, and civil society leaders to advance feminist principles in humanitarian action. Selfless Compassion Initiative CEO was among the key participants, contributing to discussions on feminist leadership and localized humanitarian responses .  Key Objectives of the Launch1.Establishing a Feminist Humanitarian Ecosystem – Shifting power to women-led organizations in humanitarian decision-making.  2. Advocacy for Flexible Funding – Addressing barriers to financial access for grassroots feminist groups.  3. Strengthening Women’s Participation– Ensuring meaningful inclusion of women and girls in crisis response.  4. National Platform Formation – Electing a National Platform Committee to steer FHN’s agenda in Uganda .  Key Attendees & Stakeholders**  1. Host Organization – CEPAD-WN2. Participants & PartnersSelfless Compassion Initiative CEO, Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development (Uganda), INGOs & NGOs  Including Charter for Change (C4C), Uganda NGO Forum, and ActionAid International, CEPAD-WN’s Board & Advisory Council Outcomes & Next Steps1. National Platform Committee Elected – To drive FHN’s advocacy and programs in Uganda.  2. Stakeholder Mapping Finalized – Identifying key allies for feminist humanitarian action.  3. Advocacy Strategy Developed – Prioritizing localization funding equity, and women’s leadership.  4. Pilot Projects Announced – Including community-led GBV prevention and refugee women’s empowerment initiatives in West Nile .  This launch marks a turning point for feminist humanitarian action in Uganda. We’re reclaiming power for women at the frontline.CEPAD-WN Representative.Local women’s voices must shape aid policies. FHN’s model ensures no one is left behind Selfless Compassion Initiative CEO paraphrased from engagement themes. ConclusionThe FHN Uganda National Platform launch signifies a bold step toward decolonizing humanitarian aid and centering feminist leadership. With CEPAD-WN’s grassroots expertise and partners like the Selfless Compassion Initiative, the initiative is poised to transform crisis response in Uganda.