On December 2nd, SSA hosted an impactful workshop on gender-based violence, bringing together community paralegals, network members, and community coordinators for a day of meaningful dialogue and learning. It also gave the SSA Pioneer paralegals a chance to meet the Women Spaces Project paralegals. This event was part of the global 16 Days of Activism […]
On October 23rd and 24th, SSA traveled to Kamuli for the Women Spaces Project, focusing on the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM). There is a gap in the conventional land administration systems, such that customary and informal tenure cannot be easily handled. There is a need for complementary approaches in land administration. The concept of […]
On October 7th, SSA proudly celebrated World Habitat Day at the Kamwokya Tresor Life Center organized by the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Esteemed attendees included Aldo Olwoch, the National Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and several […]
On September 4th, SSA organized an Agricultural Exposure Visit to the Kyanja Demonstration Farm. Members interested in urban farming had the opportunity to learn from professionals in various areas, including fish farming, poultry, piggery, cattle farming, and aquaponics. The visit aimed to introduce members to innovative urban farming technologies, allowing them to ask questions, identify […]
Shelter and Settlements Alternatives’ 15th Annual General Meeting took place on the 22nd of August. The SSA chair, board members, and network convened to receive and review the organizational reports presented by Dorothy, the Executive Director of SSA, and to share financial updates. They discussed opportunities for new projects and potential partners, addressed challenges, and […]
Our Paralegals Refresher Training in Entebbe, Kamuli, Kayunga, and Mityana provided comprehensive education on fundamental human rights, land rights, the law of succession and amendments, inheritance, and more. Participants, including community leaders, police officers, and development officers, engage in interactive sessions to enhance their knowledge and skills. The training covers crucial topics such as marriage, […]
SSA participated in the launch of the very first National Physical Development Plan of the country. The plan aims to coordinate and integrate the spatial dimensions of sectoral policies through territorial based strategy. This is an important objective of spatial planning at national level to be able to achieve spatial integration and decrease differences between […]
SSA Under the Women Spaces project intends to implement the Social Tenure Domain Model-STDM a pro-poor land tool. The STDM method is looking at carrying out an enumeration and mapping of the land parcels in Budumbula and Busota in Kamuli Municipality with the aim of having secure tenure rights of the residents of these two […]
The Women Spaces project Supported by Global Affairs Canada through Rooftops Canada held its 8 Project Steering Committee Meeting In Kampala where partners from different implementing countries together with the community and the project Advisory group shared project progress, experiences and updates. The Women Spaces Project Focuses on Implementing Equal Rights to Land, Housing and […]
The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 campaign theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. SSA Under the women spaces project had a discussion with the members […]
A case story from one of the Kayunga paralegals on land ownership! Kayunga story of change
One of the case stories shared by a paralegal in Mityana Municipality, Kabuwambo Zone, highlights efforts in gender-based violence prevention. Click to read!
Referral Pathways This poster serves as a practical guide for community paralegals, equipping them with clear instructions on effectively engaging with various stakeholders when addressing community concerns. Land poster This poster gives a quick guide to the paralegals on the legal framework related to land in Uganda. GBV poster GBV poster 2 The organization provides guidance […]
Conducted a monitoring exercise for community paralegals where their reports were reviewed and they were guided on the reporting process. this was done under the women spaces project supported by Rooftops Canada
During the project steering committee meeting, we were able to interact with one of the groups benefiting from the upgrading project in South Africa who were able to share some of their challenges and how they have been able to overcome them
SSA is hosted visitors from We Effect where we were able to show case some of the work supported by We Effect under the housing programme.
SSA is implementing a Women Spaces Project supported by the Government of Canada through Rooftops Canada. The project is a 5 year project being implemented in 4 countries in Sub Saharan Africa with the focus of implementing Women’s Equal Rights to Land Housing and Livelihoods. In Uganda, the project is being implemented in 4 districts […]
With Support from the Government of Canada and through Rooftops Canada, The network was able to train 18 people in Kamuli in the legal framework related to Land and Housing. These included Local leaders, Religious leaders, Opinion leaders, Police and some technical staff of Kamuli Municipality. This training equipped them with Knowledge regarding the legal […]
As a way of sustaining livelihoods and boosting savings for housing cooperatives, SSA has supported community groups with skills in making different items such as crafts for income generation to boost their household incomes and improve their standards of living. Items in the image are made by members of Kwefako Housing Cooperatives who are currently […]
SSA Signed an Agreement with Entebbe Municipality which was also witnessed by the ED of Rooftops Canada and the Board chairperson of SSA. This was a good achievement which will kick start the implementation of project activities.
Conducted a visit of community groups in Kamuli municipality one of the project areas under the women spaces project to identify potential candidates for the paralegal training. this visit was by SSA staff as well as the ED of Rooftops Canada.
SSA presented the different project objectives to the Technical steering committees of both Entebbe and Kamuli municipalities. This was meant to bring them to speed on the intentions of the project as well as present the baseline results of the project. The project is supported by the Government of Canada through Rooftops
To ensure sustainable and orderly development as well as contain the rapid urbanization, Entebbe municipality launched its physical development plan 2020-2040 and had a consultative meeting with different stakeholders, the plan looks at having a facelift of the municipality by improving access and also emphasizing on the green belts along different access roads. The plan […]
The network continued to engage the Mbale City Development Forum to raise awareness on issues of physical planning in the Mbale City. The Members of the Forum were taken through the legal framework on Physical Planning, the Different proposals being undertaken by Mbale city regarding physical planning. Members also got an opportunity to get clarification […]
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. Marked annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) is one […]
Shelter and Settlements Alternatives (SSA) with support from We Effect submitted a position on the budget framework paper FY 2022/23 for the sustainable urbanization and housing programme. This was invitation by the Uganda parliamentary committee on physical infrastructure. the position paper called upon government to prioritize construction of houses rather than focusing on processes. currently […]
SSA participated in the launch of the research report Greater Expectations: Why Ugandans leave their villages to settle in Greater Kampala metropolitan area. the report highlights reasons why people move and these included due to lack of services in their areas and also in search of greater opportunities in Greater Kampala. The recommendation included building […]
Land/property Ownership, Control, Access and Use in Uganda is administered through both statutory and customary laws as stipulated in the Articles 237 and Article 26 of the 1995 Ugandan Constitution; and the Registration of Titles Act (RTA) CAP.230, the Land Act CAP. 227, and the Physical Planning Act 2010. Other frameworks such as the National […]
In Uganda, the government has put in place a number of laws and policies regarding land administration. Despite the laws and policies in place, most of them are outdated and with little enforcement due to lack of awareness and capacity of the land management administration systems. More than 80% of Uganda’s land is owned customarily […]
To ensure proper planning, the network meetings with partner organizations under the We Effect project to give updates on the achievements realized in the housing sector and also plan for the remaining period for jointly conducting activities under the housing programme. The planning meeting focused much on the urban October activities including those to commemorate […]
The Network In partnership with Mt Rwenzori Coffee Farmers Limited, Semuliki Cocoa growers limited and ACFODE conducted community dialogues among primary cooperative societies in Kasese and Bundibugyo where they were equipped with knowledge in the legal framework on Land. it was noted that the majority of women are cohabiting, therefore facing high chances of dispossession […]
SSA: UHSNET joined the events to commemorate World Environment Day 2020 with the theme ” Eco-System Restoration”. The day was celebrated by conducting a clean up exercise of the Ggaba water front along Lake Victoria where 130 KGs of plastic was retrieved from the Lake. The network encouraged the local leadership to continuously carryout similar […]
SSA:UHSNET and partners West Acholi Cooperative Union and National Association of Women organizations in Uganda conducted a land awareness campaign in Northern UGANDA in the districts of Gulu and Amuru where primary cooperative members were sensitized on the existing legal framework related to Land and where they derive their rights. The dialogues were so insightful […]
SSA: UHSNET initiated partnership with Life shelter- a private company promoting a new housing technology in the community with the aim to improve access to better housing for Ugandans all over the country. This morning, the Life shelter’s smart housing solution was launched by the Ambassador of Denmark HE Nicolaj A. Hejberg Petersen in a […]
SSA: UHSNET documented community members’ various perceptions on the different housing thematic areas that is Housing Finance; Gender and Development; Natural resource management; Public health and nutrition; Community planning with a focus on data infrastructure as well as how household housing investment decisions are made in given localities. These were conducted in community areas of […]
SSA:UHSNET, presented findings of a research conducted in the informal settlements of Masindi to document the human settlements challenges the community was facing especially during the restrictions imposed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The team was lead by the chairperson Board of Directors who officially handed over the copies of the report to the […]
In Uganda, Municipal Development Forum (MDF) have emerged as a critical platform for government and community to come together to voice issues and come up with solutions together. They are platforms established at the City/ Municipal level for all stakeholders in the urban sector to meet regularly to exchange views, debate priorities and agree on […]
SSA: UHSNET conducted a successful review meeting with Model Couples. These Model Couples were trained in November 2020 on how to promote adequate housing through fighting and reducing Gender Based Violence from their families and communities. Model couples from Kisenyi III and Kasanvu communities have engaged in various activities that are promoting Adequate housing like […]
SSA:UHSNET Conducted a training of members of Masindi Municipal Development Forum on the concepts of Human Settlements and also Physical Planning. In Uganda, Municipal Development Forum (MDF) have emerged as a critical platform for government and community to come together to voice issues and come up with solutions together. They are platforms established at the […]
In January 2021, Oxfam in Uganda concluded a research study that translated into a report titled “The Effectiveness and Impact of Certificate of Customary Ownership of Land in Securing Women’s Land Rights in Uganda”. The report analyses the procedures and capacities of institutions that issue certificate of customary ownership (CCO) of land in Uganda and their […]