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Reflecting on a "subtly busy" 2025 and paving the way for a transformative 2026

As we bid farewell to 2025 and stand on the threshold of a new year, we recall the wisdom of Winston Churchill: "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you can see." For HERS-EA, looking back reveals a year defined by strategic pivots, international milestones, and a deepening commitment to women’s leadership across East Africa. We invite you to join us as we reflect on the lessons of the past 12 months and step intentionally into the opportunities of 2026.

Q1: Foundations and Financial Fortitude

The year began with a rigorous "house-cleaning" phase. In January, we focused on strategic alignment and re-energising our partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Uganda. The sudden shifts that followed provided our first major lesson of the year: the vital importance of diversifying funding. As we navigated these changes,…

Join us on December 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EAT for a virtual event commemorating UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, hosted in partnership with HERS-EA and Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate. This free event will focus on addressing sexual harassment against women and girls through engaging presentations, a panel discussion, breakout group sessions, and a call to action. Open to everyone, the event seeks to raise awareness, inspire change, and strengthen collective efforts to end gender-based violence. Register now at https://lnkd.in/dqFeZpEd and be part of this important conversation. For inquiries, email info@hersea.org. Together, let’s stand against GBV! #GBV #16DaysOfActivism #GenderEquality #EndSexualHarassment #HERSEA #UNWomen #StopGBV #VoiceForChange

Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA) is seeking a qualified and experienced external auditor to undertake a comprehensive audit of our financial records for the fiscal year 2023/2024. HERS-EA is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing leadership and governance in higher education for women in East Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

●      Conduct an independent audit of HERS-EA’s financial statements in accordance with international auditing standards.

●      Review and assess the accuracy, completeness, and fairness of financial records, including income, expenditures, and assets.

●      Provide a detailed audit report and recommendations for improving financial management processes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA), in partnership with Gulu University, undertook a life-changing pre-Academy visit to the Pagirinya Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda on July 19th, 2024. This visit was a key preparatory activity leading up to the 7th HERS-EA Academy, which took place at Gulu University from July 20th to 25th, 2024. The objective was to explore cross-cutting themes for collaborative research within and between participating institutions across Africa and the USA.

During the visit, the delegation interacted with the Settlement leadership and engaged directly with the refugee community. The majority of the refugees originate from South Sudan, and they are of the Dinka and Nuer tribes. The deep conversations uncovered the complex realities of life in the settlement. The encounter facilitated meaningful exchanges between the researchers and residents; and encouraged a greater understanding of the challenges and resilience within the refugee population. The immersive experience…