Friends of Zoka Archives - Northern Uganda Media Club

October 21, 2025 - by NUMEC Secretariat

In a world where marginalized voices are often ignored, the feeling of being shut out is palpable. Imagine trying to raise a critical issue, particularly during a high-stakes election period, …

“We are stronger together”: NUMEC, DiploBrief and Community Green Radio join forces to amplify voices of marginalized groups

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by NUMEC Secretariat

Globally marginalised communities are often excluded or discriminated against by society in many aspects of life. This tilted ground, which contributes to unequal power relations along political, social, and economic …

Friends of Zoka: From WhatsApp group to forest defenders movement

November 30, 2024February 10, 2025 - by Macharia Wangui

Far north in Uganda in Adjumani district, there is a 1,259-hectare tropical rainforest named Zoka. Zoka Forest is, according to residents and conservationists, a vital ecosystem that provides sustenance, spiritual …