Who We Are

About VVI

Voices and Visuals Initiative (VVI) is a women-led national organization headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. Our mission is to amplify the voices of women, children, marginalized groups, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and refugees through innovative visual and audio storytelling, advocacy, research, and empowerment programs.

We are committed to raising awareness and addressing critical gender and protection issues, ensuring these groups are heard, understood, and empowered.

VVI collaborates with national and local governments, non-governmental organizations, international agencies, grassroots communities, community-based and civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, cultural and traditional leaders, and the media. Through these partnerships, we design and implement impactful programs, campaigns, and responses that drive meaningful change and strengthen the protection and empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Our Core Values

In order to effectively undertake her mission, the following are the core values VVI adopted for her strategic direction:

Empowerment Resilience

Strengthening the voices, capabilities, and determination of our beneficiaries to overcome adversity.

Accountability & Integrity

Delivering commitments with honesty, transparency, and ethical practices to build trust with communities and stakeholders.

Inclusivity

Ensuring diverse voices, particularly those of marginalized and vulnerable groups are valued during decision-making.

Innovative Collaboration

Embracing creative, forward-thinking solutions through strong partnerships with communities to address complex challenges.

What We Believe in

A world where the voices of women, children, vulnerable and marginalized groups, and refugees are amplified and respected, and where storytelling catalyzes transformative action and meaningful empowerment. 

To champion the rights, safety, and empowerment of women, children, vulnerable and marginalized groups, and refugees by utilizing research, innovative digital communication, and strategic partnerships to amplify their voices and drive impactful responses, and social and policy transformations.