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Inviting women to a climate meeting is not the same as giving them influence over climate decisions. Their experiences must shape adaptation priorities, budgets and accountability. Women should not simply participate in climate action. They should help lead it. #ClimateJustice #WomenClimateWatch

Irrigation. Water harvesting. Resilient livelihoods. These are not just technical terms. They are practical adaptation priorities raised during our Women Climate Watch stakeholder engagement in Imvepi. Climate commitments must translate into solutions communities can actually experience. #COP31 #ClimateJustice

Climate commitments are made globally, but climate change is experienced locally. In Imvepi, women experience its effects through livelihoods, food production and access to water. As COP31 approaches, their realities must inform climate decisions. #COP31 #ClimateJustice #WomenClimateWatch

“We started by making bags, and we are now learning how to make sweaters and clothes.”- Knitting Participant Step by step, young women participating in COTA's vocational training are expanding their skills and exploring new products and livelihood opportunities. 🧶 #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #COTA

“I am now able to practise different hairstyles, including pencil, 3-by-3, locking and freehand styles.” Through COTA's livelihood and vocational skills programme, young women in Imvepi are turning learning into practical skills and new possibilities for their future. 💇🏾‍♀️ #COTA #YouthEmpowerment #Livelihoods

Practical learning in action! Young women are developing and practising hairdressing skills as part of COTA's livelihood and economic empowerment programme. 💇🏾‍♀️ #COTA #VocationalSkills

30 young women are participating in vocational skills training in hairdressing, knitting and crafts at Loketa Women Centre in Imvepi. Building skills, confidence and pathways towards self-reliance. 💪🏾🧶💇🏾‍♀️ Supported by @actionaiduganda #COTA #YouthEmpowerment

COTA recently trained and supported young women and men in Zone 4, Imvepi Refugee Settlement on livelihood and economic empowerment with support from @CAREUganda . Investing in young people's skills and opportunities is key to strengthening self-reliance, resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Together, we are building stronger communities. #COTA #YouthEmpowerment #Livelihoods #Imvepi

Building skills. Creating opportunities. Strengthening resilience. With support from @CAREUganda through the Women Voice and Leadership (WVL) Project COTA is proud to support young women and men in Zone 4, Imvepi Refugee Settlement, through livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at promoting self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. We Are In This Together! 🤝 #COTA #YouthEmpowerment #Livelihoods