What We Do
Our Impact
The Challenges We Address
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) face challenges that are deeply intertwined, persistent, and multidimensional. These challenges shape the daily lives, opportunities, and emotional well-being of women and children in Northern Uganda.
Unresolved Trauma
Stemming from abduction, sexual violence, forced marriages, and the loss of loved ones. Trauma manifests in anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal without access to proper care.
WAN Response: Therapist-led group sessions and peer support circles.
Family Separation
Many women returned from captivity to find their children missing or displaced, leaving fractured identities, disrupted bonds, and psychological pain.
WAN Response: Child tracing and family reconnection initiatives.
Economic Vulnerability
Many work in the economic margins, hiring out labor, porting water, or conducting petty trade. This perpetuates dependency and limits recovery.
WAN Response: Support via IGAs and VSLAs with seed capital.
What We Hope to Achieve
Healing & Resilience
Improved mental well-being, reclaimed voices, and strength beyond the endured violence.
Reconnection
Rebuilding lost bonds through child tracing, restoring emotional security and family roles.
Financial Independence
Gaining practical tools to generate income via VSLAs and IGAs, fostering self-reliance.
Sustained Impact
Strengthening WAN’s capacity to lead initiatives ensures ongoing spaces for healing and dignity.
