At Voices and Visuals Initiative (VVI), gender equality and equity are at the heart of our mission to create inclusive, just, and empowered communities. Our gender programming addresses the root causes of inequality through a bold combination of technology-driven solutions, community engagement, and advocacy. Whether in development or emergency contexts, we challenge harmful norms, prevent gender-based violence, and amplify the voices of women, girls, and marginalized groups. From digital campaigns and safe spaces to engaging male allies and building survivor-centered services, we ensure that everyone—regardless of gender or background—has equal access to rights, resources, and decision-making. Through mainstreaming gender across all our programs and strengthening local systems, VVI fosters transformative, lasting change that dismantles barriers and enables all individuals to thrive with dignity and agency.
At Voices and Visuals Initiative (VVI), protection is central to our mission to uphold dignity and safeguard the rights of vulnerable individuals. We address risks such as gender-based violence, child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and discrimination through a rights-based, survivor-centered approach that combines prevention, immediate support, and long-term empowerment. Our work focuses on women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups, using both technology and community-led strategies to deliver timely services and foster resilient, inclusive environments.
Our program addresses the intersecting vulnerabilities of women, children, and marginalized groups who are disproportionately impacted by climate change. We combine technology-driven tools, such as mobile apps, early warning systems, and virtual trainings, with community-based interventions to empower women with knowledge, build resilience, and promote sustainable, climate-smart livelihoods. VVI prioritizes gender-inclusive approaches by ensuring women are actively engaged in decision-making, trained in sustainable agriculture and resource management, and supported through initiatives like urban gardening, tree-planting campaigns, and walking trail bridges in flood-prone areas.
VVI’s program aims to harness the power of technology to support women, especially small-scale and urban farmers, in transforming agriculture into a profitable and sustainable venture. Through digital platforms, mobile tools, and initiatives like HerHarvest Hub, we equip women with climate-smart agricultural skills, market access, and financial tools. Our approach ensures women lead in building resilient livelihoods, improving food security, and driving socio-economic development in their communities.
VVI’s Women, Land, and Property Rights program focuses on closing the gender gap in land ownership in Uganda. Through digital and community-based approaches, VVI advocates for legal reforms, challenges patriarchal norms, and empowers women with the knowledge and resources to secure land rights. Leveraging digital platforms, mobile apps, and legal aid services, we educate and empower women to document land titles and claim their rightful ownership.
VVI's program empowers women and youth as leaders in peacebuilding and reconciliation, addressing the root causes of conflict. With training in mediation, leadership, and inclusive dialogue, and through digital tools, arts, and sports, we foster sustainable peace and unity in communities. We also support early warning systems and community-led solutions to mitigate tensions and build cohesion.
VVI prioritizes the inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in all programming. We use digital technologies and community-based strategies to ensure marginalized voices are heard and respected. Our programs promote equal participation regardless of gender, age, ability, or background, supporting a diverse, inclusive approach to development and innovation.
VVI’s Humanitarian Accountability program combats Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) using digital safeguarding tools, community feedback systems, and training for service providers. By empowering communities with accessible reporting mechanisms and strengthening local accountability, we promote safety, transparency, and dignity in all emergency and development efforts.