EAVA Artists – Trainings and Capacity Building
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EAVA Artists – Trainings and Capacity Building EAVA Artists equips artists, journalists, activists, Faith leaders and community leaders with the skills, tools, and confidence to use art and media for human rights and social justice. Our trainings cover visual storytelling, inclusive reporting, digital security, climate justice advocacy, and safe documentation of abuses. Through workshops, fellowships, and mentorship, we strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations to speak out, mobilize their communities, and challenge injustice — even in restrictive environments. We believe that empowered voices create resilient movements, and resilient movements drive lasting change.
Media as a Cornerstone for Human Rights
In Uganda, the media plays a critical role in exposing abuses, shaping public opinion, and holding power to account. Yet, shrinking civic space, restrictive laws, and targeted harassment have made it harder for journalists to report freely and fairly on human rights issues. EAVA Artists trains journalists because a strong, informed, and ethical press is essential for protecting freedoms. Through our programs, we equip media professionals with skills to report sensitively on marginalized communities, navigate censorship, and use storytelling to challenge injustice. By strengthening the media’s capacity, we ensure that human rights stories are told — and heard — despite repression.
Enhancing Media Representation marginalised communities Local News Outlets
Accurate, fair, and inclusive media representation is vital for promoting equality and reducing stigma against marginalised communities in Uganda. Yet, many local news outlets still rely on harmful stereotypes, sensationalism, or silence when covering these communities. EAVA Artists works to change this through journalist training, resource development, and partnerships with media houses. We equip reporters with the knowledge, skills, and ethical tools to cover marginalised communities responsibly — amplifying authentic voices, challenging misinformation, and fostering public understanding. By enhancing media representation, we aim to create narratives that reflect dignity, diversity, and the lived realities of all people.
Women in Media
Women journalists and media professionals in Uganda face disproportionate risks both offline and online. They are targeted with gender-based violence, including stigmatization, sexist hate speech, trolling, physical assault, rape, and even murder. EAVA Artists campaigns for their safety by working with partners to develop and implement best practices to prevent and respond to these attacks. Our goal is to create a media environment where women can work freely, without fear, and where their voices are protected and valued.
Empowering Creatives – Workshop on Human Rights
The Empowering Creatives Workshop by EAVA Artists brings together artists, performers, and cultural workers to explore how their craft can be a force for human rights. Through interactive sessions, participants learn how to use art to document injustices, challenge harmful narratives, and inspire social change. The workshop covers creative advocacy, safe expression in restrictive environments, and collaboration across movements. By equipping creatives with knowledge, skills, and networks, we empower them to amplify marginalized voices and contribute to building a more just, inclusive society.
Faith a cornerstone to advance Human Rights in East Africa.
Marginalised communities in Eastern Africa face discrimination and violence, often driven by harmful religious narratives. This threatens safety and undermines efforts to build a just and harmonious society. Our regional workshop on religious inclusion brought together faith leaders and advocates to foster dialogue, challenge prejudice, and build supportive networks. By confronting harmful narratives, we work to create a safer, more inclusive environment for all — regardless of background or identity.
Media as a Cornerstone for Human Rights – Why EAVA Trains Journalists
In Uganda, the media plays a critical role in exposing abuses, shaping public opinion, and holding power to account. Yet, shrinking civic space, restrictive laws, and targeted harassment have made it harder for journalists to report freely and fairly on human rights issues. EAVA Artists trains journalists because a strong, informed, and ethical press is essential for protecting freedoms. Through our programs, we equip media professionals with skills to report sensitively on marginalized communities, navigate censorship, and use storytelling to challenge injustice. By strengthening the media’s capacity, we ensure that human rights stories are told — and heard — despite repression.