Theme: “Amplify Your Voice, Shape the Future: Empowering Emerging Leaders”
Date: September 25, 2025
Venue: Avoda Entrepreneurship Institute

The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the French Embassy in Uganda, hosted a powerful one-day Advocacy and Leadership Development Training for final-year students and recent graduates of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Makerere University.

This transformative event brought together young changemakers eager to develop the skills, confidence, and clarity needed to lead with impact.

Why This Training Mattered

Young people represent a significant part of Uganda’s population, yet their voices often remain underrepresented in leadership and policy spaces. This training was designed to close that gap, equipping participants with practical advocacy tools, leadership skills, and personal growth strategies that turn passion into action.

“This is more than a workshop. It is an invitation to find your voice, shape your future, and stand as an advocate for those whose voices may not yet be heard.”
— Pheona Nabasa Wall, Executive Director, Fidelis Leadership Institute

Training Highlights

The day unfolded through engaging sessions blending theory with practice:

• Personal Mapping with Pheona Nabasa Wall. Self-discovery and goal setting for impactful leadership.
• Power Writing for Advocacy with Mark Muganga. Turning words into tools for change.
• Storytelling for Impact with Precious Collette. Using narrative to inspire and influence.
• Public Speaking for Advocacy with Belinda Amanya. Building confidence to speak with clarity and purpose.
• Action Planning & Personal Roadmaps with Isabella & Francis. Transforming vision into measurable steps.
• Strategic Management for Advocacy with Gerald Wall. Prioritization, focus, and strategy for sustainable impact.

Participants left the training with advocacy roadmaps, SMART goals, and practical tools to lead effectively in their communities.

Lessons & Reflections

Participant feedback revealed a common thread. The training unlocked confidence, sharpened communication, and instilled leadership clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowered Communication: Storytelling and persuasive writing can drive change.
• Confidence is Built: Practice and mentorship make effective leaders.
• Accountability Sustains Growth: Peer partnerships foster lasting development.
• Strategy Drives Impact: Prioritization turns passion into measurable change.

“The personal mapping session helped me rediscover my purpose and align my goals.”
— Participant

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Closing Ceremony & Certificate Awards

The event concluded with a certificate award ceremony attended by faculty, partners, and distinguished guests. Amale Abdalla, Atashe of the French Embassy, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the transformative power of advocacy for both individuals and communities.

Certificates were presented by Amale Abdalla and Pheona Wall, Executive Director of FLI, symbolizing the participants’ readiness to lead.

Looking Ahead

This training reaffirms FLI’s commitment to nurturing ethically grounded, courageous, and visionary leaders. Through partnerships like this, we are shaping a generation ready to amplify youth voices for gender equality and inclusive development.

The day ended with group reflections, networking, and renewed energy to create change.

Stay Connected

Website: https://fidelis-institute.org
Email: info@fidelis-institute.org