Annual Reports

Annual report 2023

This report is more than just numbers and statistics; it’s a reflection of our core values that have guided us for over 30 years. In the past year, we have served 10,175 rights holders with legal aid services. It is pleasing to note that 173 rights holders were represented before courts of law, resulting in 52 victories. We trained over 6,353 individuals, including Abunzi and community leaders. We also conducted an assessment of shelter operations, providing insights to inform policy and program development. Our voice grew stronger this year as we formed a powerful coalition of 17 women-led organizations, amplifying our advocacy efforts and ensuring that women and girls are heard.

Annual report 2022

These are just glimpses of the impact Haguruka had in 2022. We provided legal aid to over 21,000 individuals, ensuring access to justice for those who needed it most. We empowered women, youth, couples, and countless others through capacity-building programs in safe spaces. We developed impactful research and policy papers, informing our advocacy initiatives and driving progress. Our work extended beyond direct services. We trained over 1,541 duty bearers, equipping them with the skills to effectively serve their communities. And through awareness campaigns reaching over 8,396 people across various districts.

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.

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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.

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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.