The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (ARWU), in collaboration with the We Love Reading program and the Home Storyteller organization, recently hosted three screening sessions of the “Neighborhood Storyteller” film in Uganda. These screenings were tailored for various categories of refugees, including adolescents, men, women, leaders, and stakeholders, aiming to address the challenges of education, discrimination, trauma, and stigma faced by many women and girls in refugee settings.
With a vision of a society where refugee women and girls live free from discrimination and violence, ARWU’s screenings provided a platform for these individuals to voice their perspectives and aspirations. The events, attended by 200 participants, aimed to inspire personal growth, development, and empowerment among women and girls.
Following the screenings and inspired by We Love Reading Ambassador Asmaa Al-Rashed, the protagonist of the film, ARWU conducted two training sessions on WLR Online training and distributed a collection of books to reading ambassadors, aiming to start their journey in reading aloud for children. The initiative not only supports immediate needs but also fosters a supportive environment for the long-term growth and integration of refugees.
Additionally, ARWU undertook rigorous monitoring and evaluation to assess the impact of the film screenings, training sessions, and book distributions. This feedback will help refine future initiatives and policies aimed at empowering refugee women and girls to reach their full potential.