In Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda, we meet Beatrice Nakiweewa, who leads a women’s group to grow vegetables to use in their catering business impacted by climate change. This is the sixth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. In 2021 Twezimbe Women’s Group in Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda led by Beatrice Nakiweewa was …
Abdul Kadir leads local efforts to replant trees to regain livelihoods in Bangladesh
In Gabura Union, Bangladesh, we meet Abdul Kadir, a tree enthusiast who plants trees to create new livelihood opportunities and enhance natural ecosystems in his community. This is the fifth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. Gabura Union is located in the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. It is one of the world’s most …
Tanzania: Beekeeping for Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Resilience
In the Singida region in Tanzania, we meet Sophie who leads the Mashujaa women’s group in diversifying their livelihoods. This is the third of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. One of the telltale signs of climate change in the Singida region in Tanzania is the erratic and inconsistent rainfall patterns each month. The region …
TANZANIA: Horticulture farming in the midst of climate change impacts
In the Singida region in Tanzania, we meet Amani Saidi Mwangu, an onion and tomato farmer who defies climate change to secure his livelihood. This is the second of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. The Singida region is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in Tanzania. It has a semi-arid climate and about 80% …
Nasreen Al-Amin and her organisation are building greener communities through locally-led adaptation
In Kano, Nigeria, a youth-led organisation is building resilience of local communities through a forest restoration project. Azeez Abubakar reports. This is the first of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. Across a wide range of sectors, Nigeria is faced with several climate change challenges. From increased flooding and intensifying droughts to soaring mean annual …
Kliptown, Soweto, South Africa: Solidarity Kliptown Style- A story of freedom amidst covid lockdowns
In Kliptown, South Africa, a grassroots organisation is leading community responses to deal with the dual crises of Covid-19 and flooding. Thabang Nkwanyana reports. This is the fiftieth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Kliptown is a ribbon of 13 informal settlements along the bank of the Klipspruit River. Across the …
Kwara, Nigeria: Young women leading the fight for greener and stronger communities during Covid-19
In the Kwara Kwara state of Nigeria, two young women have campaigned for resilient recovery from the pandemic and mobilised youth in the fight for greener, stronger and healthy communities. Azeez Abubakar reports. This is the forty-ninth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. In Nigeria, young people are leading the way …
Iseke, Tanzania: young people boost their own economic opportunity in midst of Covid-19 pandemic
In Ikungi district, Singida Region, Tanzania a group of young female entrepreneurs is making liquid soap as a means of income and safeguarding their community during Covid-19. Jerry Danny, Charles Mnyororo, Emmanuel Hamis and Emmanuel Msumba report. This is the forty-eighth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Iseke is a village …
Kampala, Uganda: Resilience in the face of COVID-19: A single mother’s story
In Kampala, Uganda, Sandra Coote follows a single mother’s journey in search of income and wellbeing for her family during the country’s second wave of Covid-19 – to see what it tells us about personal savings and governmental support for households. It is one woman’s story of building up resilience for herself and others. This is the forty-seventh in the …
Maddu, Uganda: Story of service above self
In Maddu, a sub-county in Gomba district, Uganda, two women are extending education services during Covid-19 to ensure a bright future for the children. Allen Lunkuse reports. This is the forty-sixth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Maddu, a sub-county of Gomba district, is located in the central region of Uganda …