Annual Report 2024
In 2024, Haguruka advanced its mission by providing direct legal aid to 2,656 individuals and increasing rights awareness among 18,730 community members. We strengthened community support systems by training 4,868 rights-holders and duty-bearers through innovative, community-focused strategies, including mobile clinics, community dialogues and specialised training programmes. These achievements were made possible by the dedication of Haguruka staff, the support of our partners and the guidance of our board of directors.
Annual Report 2022
Haguruka demonstrated strong operational capacity, achieving its 2022 milestones. That year, we served 3,509 rights holders 2,533 women and 976 men in 3,023 civil and 486 penal cases. We represented 142 cases in court and, through our toll-free line, provided advice and referrals to 18,039 rights holders. We also supported 1,055 paternity and alimony cases and helped 701 rights holders regain their property rights. This was made possible through mobile legal clinics, community dialogues and safe spaces for women.
Annual Report 2025
In 2025, HAGURUKA provided legal aid to 2,375 individuals, including 1,774 women and 601 men, ensuring the most vulnerable were not left to navigate the justice system alone. We supported the legal registration of 200 children born to teenage mothers and connected them with vital protection services. Our prevention work and awareness reached 43,805 citizens through community assemblies, radio and television programmes, and community dialogues on family, land, GBV, and child rights laws. We also strengthened the capacity of 1,727 state and non-state actors in mediation, ADR, and land rights, advancing systemic reforms to ensure marginalised voices influence national policy.
Annual Report 2023
This report reflects the core values that have guided us for over 30 years. This past year, we served 10,175 rights holders with legal aid services, representing 173 before courts of law and winning 52 cases. We trained over 6,353 individuals, including Abunzi and community leaders, and assessed shelter operations to inform policy and program development. Our voice grew stronger as we formed a coalition of 17 women-led organizations, amplifying our advocacy and ensuring women and girls are heard.
Annual report 2021
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Haguruka, and we are proud to reflect on our accomplishments despite the continued impacts of COVID-19. During this year, Haguruka reached thousands of individuals through programs such as legal aid services, community dialogues, awareness campaigns, trainings and our toll-free hotline. Haguruka is also excited to present a new strategic plan for 2022-2027 to ensure our mission remains high-impact and cost-effective in the three pillars of Legal Aid & Psychological Support, Capacity Development & Awareness-Raising, and Research & Advocacy.
Annual report 2021
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Haguruka, and we are proud to reflect on our accomplishments despite the continued impacts of COVID-19. During this year, Haguruka reached thousands of individuals through programs such as legal aid services, community dialogues, awareness campaigns, trainings and our toll-free hotline. Haguruka is also excited to present a new strategic plan for 2022-2027 to ensure our mission remains high-impact and cost-effective in the three pillars of Legal Aid & Psychological Support, Capacity Development & Awareness-Raising, and Research & Advocacy.
Annual report 2020
Our goals for the 2020 year focused on increasing our efforts in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, children, and women. Haguruka achieved several milestones through strategic partnerships, dialogues, awareness campaigns, mentorship programs, and monitoring and evaluation activities. Despite the COVID pandemic’s many hurdles, this report details all of our accomplishments, what we have learned, and what we hope to do moving forward.
Annual report 2020
Our goals for the 2020 year focused on increasing our efforts in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, children, and women. Haguruka achieved several milestones through strategic partnerships, dialogues, awareness campaigns, mentorship programs, and monitoring and evaluation activities. Despite the COVID pandemic’s many hurdles, this report details all of our accomplishments, what we have learned, and what we hope to do moving forward.
Annual report 2019
In 2019, Haguruka continued to play a major role in promoting gender equality while putting women and children’s rights at the core of our services. During this reporting period, Haguruka is proud to report on our monumentous efforts under each of our five pillars and highlight our nearly 50 key achievements in 2019, detailing our impact, continued efforts, and future plans in working to end violence towards both women and children.
Annual report 2019
In 2019, Haguruka continued to play a major role in promoting gender equality while putting women and children’s rights at the core of our services. During this reporting period, Haguruka is proud to report on our monumentous efforts under each of our five pillars and highlight our nearly 50 key achievements in 2019, detailing our impact, continued efforts, and future plans in working to end violence towards both women and children.
Annual report 2018
2018 was an important transition year for Haguruka as we moved into our second year of our strategic plan (2017-2022) while deepening existing areas of work and initiating others, reshaping systems and processes, and advancing key tools towards achieving our ambitious goals for the next five years. As you will see in this annual report, we refined how we organize our work to ensure strong coherence, alignment, and complementarity across the organization. This reports also highlights activities implemented towards women and children’s access to justice.
Annual report 2018
2018 was an important transition year for Haguruka as we moved into our second year of our strategic plan (2017-2022) while deepening existing areas of work and initiating others, reshaping systems and processes, and advancing key tools towards achieving our ambitious goals for the next five years. As you will see in this annual report, we refined how we organize our work to ensure strong coherence, alignment, and complementarity across the organization. This reports also highlights activities implemented towards women and children’s access to justice.
Annual report 2017
In 2017, Haguruka implemented several projects to reach various target groups. Data shows we reached approximately 4,231 beneficiaries and provided legal aid and support to 911 beneficiaries (Women: 681, Men: 230). Additionally, Haguruka developed and disseminated a simplified legal guide booklet on the GBV law, policies, and strategies for distribution to citizens, local leaders, and service providers. Haguruka’s policies and programs have for many years helped to address legal matters in coordination with other actors and partners, and this report details our progress in 2017.
Annual report 2017
In 2017, Haguruka implemented several projects to reach various target groups. Data shows we reached approximately 4,231 beneficiaries and provided legal aid and support to 911 beneficiaries (Women: 681, Men: 230). Additionally, Haguruka developed and disseminated a simplified legal guide booklet on the GBV law, policies, and strategies for distribution to citizens, local leaders, and service providers. Haguruka’s policies and programs have for many years helped to address legal matters in coordination with other actors and partners, and this report details our progress in 2017.