After spending some time on Tuesday morning discussing perceptions of the conflict in small groups, participants were greeted by Anwich Judith Pamela, of the Gulu Women’s Economic Development & Globalization Organization (GWEDG). GWEDG is a grass-roots based organization, with offices in various IDP camps to support women and children. Pamela shared her personal experiences in starting GWEDG as well, when she was working with World Food Programme in charge of food distribution. Pamela saw a need for support for women in the camps and her home quickly became a counseling center. These activities developed into GWEDG, which now runs programs in seven areas: human rights, reproductive rights, peace-building, economic empowerment, sports programs, HIV/AIDS, and advocacy and research.

Several of our participants will be visiting GWEDG during our mentoring program on Wednesday and Thursday, where they will get a first hand look at these activities in the camps.