By Richard Onapatum
Kotido, Uganda – Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) has concluded a two-day training on early detection and response to shocks and stresses affecting communities in Kotido district.
The training, which was held at the Kotido at Da Lamaison Hall, brought together participants from the sub-counties of Panyangara and Kotido. The training aimed to build the capacity of stakeholders to identify and respond to shocks and stresses, promote community resilience, and reduce vulnerability.
The two-day training covered topics such as understanding shocks and stresses, early detection and warning systems, response and contingency planning, and community-led initiatives for resilience building.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, the NARWOA Program Manager Florence Anero Apuun emphasized the importance of the training in building the capacity of stakeholders to respond to shocks and stresses. “We are confident that the knowledge and skills acquired during this training will enable participants to detect and respond to shocks and stresses in a timely and effective manner,” she said.
The training was facilitated by experts from Kotido District Local Government, who used a combination of theoretical and practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions to convey the knowledge and skills.
Participants expressed their appreciation for the training, noting that it had equipped them with the knowledge and skills to detect and respond to shocks and stresses. “This training has been very informative and practical,” said one participant. “We are now better equipped to respond to shocks and stresses in our communities.”
The training is part of a larger project on climate justice being implemented by NARWOA in partnership with Women’s International Peace Centre with Funding from Global Fund for Women and USAID.The project aims to strengthen disaster management committees, build capacity of stakeholders to share timely and accurate information, and promote community-led initiatives for resilience building.