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For me, the journey to Vientiane, Laos, marks my first visit to another Southeast Asian country. I had the opportunity to witness the event and interact closely with Voice Laos’ grantee partners.

Over the past eight years, the Voice programme has been supporting the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. In a blog for Pride month, Kayla Lapiz and Ishita Dutta look back on some inspiring examples of local action as the programme comes to an end.

by Joan Letting, Linking & Learning Facilitator, Voice in Kenya   In March this year, I was privileged to lead the team at Drylands Learning & Capacity Building Initiative (DLCI), the Voice Linking and Learning Facilitator in Kenya, in organising its annual Linking & Learning event. The event took place at The One Watamu Bay […]

From a tender age of 12, I knew I was gay. In Kenya, my home country, homosexual acts are punishable by law. As a teenager, life at home and work became very difficult, and the societal pressure often drove me to hide and operate in privacy. Growing up, feeling different was challenging.

  What a testament to an inspiring event: poems coming from their experiences, poems filled with passion! Below are the beautiful poems created by two participants during the learning event, Erlangga Saputra of Pamflet, and Jhonel, a fantastic Slammer.         Co-created spaces inspiring artistic capabilities to arise. May we have more of […]

Meet Ayesiga Flossy, a 40-year-old woman from Hoima City who embodies resilience and determination. A loving wife and mother of four, Ayesiga has confronted life with a physical disability, a journey that has shaped her into an emblem of inspiration. She also holds the notable position of Chairperson within the Hoima Union of Women with Disabilities (HUWOD), a testament to her leadership and unwavering dedication.

On June 4, 2024, we had the privilege to take part in the close out event of Voice Indonesia. Led by Pamflet, its Linking & Learning Facilitator, and the Voice Country Team under the Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial, we spent a whole day of vibrance and togetherness with Indonesia Inklusi.

Every Saturday, Sign Language For All hosts a small meet-up between deaf people or people with hearing impairments and people who want to know more about sign language. The goal: making connections while learning and teaching sign language!

The Voice journey in Uganda started with a single step in April 2016 and to date, those who have walked that journey have not remained the same. The Voice in Uganda linking and learning and close out event on May 29-31 held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, were a testament to the transformative journey Voice in Uganda, together with the linking and learning facilitators, have undertaken.

On 27-29 October 2023 in Luang Prabang (LPB), Laos, two young coffee-making trainers from Skillbender, Noy (Thipphaivanh Phimmaseng) and Ming (Kwanchai Chantavongsa), were invited to participate in a very exciting event and celebration: the International Coffee Day.  The two young trainers shared their experiences and  lessons learned from participating in the event.

by the Voice country team in Cambodia and Oxfam in Cambodia    Voice in Cambodia, operated by Oxfam in Cambodia, and Live & Learn Cambodia, the country Linking & Learning Facilitator, organised “The Power of Inclusion” fair on April 5, 2024 in Phnom Penh. This festival celebrated eight incredible years of impact, collaboration and progress […]

Original article by Oxfam Novib Voice stands for an inclusive world where empowered rightsholders are able to express their views and demand their rights for responsive and inclusive societies. We do this by providing different type of grants for projects promoting diversity and inclusion of ALL in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Laos, Cambodia, […]

By Anne Mulehi, Communications Officer, Voice In September 2024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, became the stage for the final chapter of Voice—a program that, for the last eight years, has supported marginalized and rightsholder groups to amplify their voices, advocate for their rights, and create lasting change. The Voice Indaba, held over three days, marked […]

Kilifi County, Kenya, is grappling with a disturbing trend – the brutal killings of elderly people accused of witchcraft. This article delves into this complex issue and explores the causes, impacts and ongoing efforts.

In Narok County where the Maasai culture flourishes lies a silent revolution; a movement propelled not by force, but by compassion, understanding and resilience. The Binti Wa Pawa project, stands as a testament to this spirit, knitting together community dialogues, survivor empowerment and innovative sports outreach to dismantle the barriers that hold back women and girls from reaching their full potential in life.

by Sokha Srey, Voice Partnership & Grants Specialist from Voice in Cambodia      ‘Mother’ is a new play developed and performed by a Community of Practice (CoP) in Voice Cambodia composed of people with disabilities from WWD-LAN / KHEN, the elderly community members from the Older People Association (OPA), and in collaboration with Lakhorn Kumnit […]

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s bustling economic capital, provided the perfect setting for this momentous event. The city’s infectious energy, and its cultural melting pot mirrored the diverse range of participants and the very essence of the event’s focus: inclusion. Tanzania Linking and Learning and Closure Event took place from May 8th to 10th, 2024. The event wasn’t just about looking back., but a vibrant celebration of eight years dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalised communities in Tanzania and where we are now.

Rady Sa, 24, is a Tampuan woman from Ratanakri province in northeastern Cambodia experiencing a transformation in life. In 2022, Rady was among 21 trainees selected for a film training course with Bophana Center.   This course was a part of the project “The Arts of Visibility and Positive Social Change”.