Policy Research & Advocacy

Community dialogue meeting in Pallisa district

Giving communities a seat at the table where the policies that shape their lives get made.

Vulnerable communities are too often affected by policy but absent from it. VEDCO builds the evidence base and the coalitions that put community voice into policy processes.

This focus area brings community evidence into public conversation, helping vulnerable groups influence the policy decisions that shape their livelihoods.

What this includes

Evidence-based researchGenerating research and evidence to support policy proposals and targeted messaging to decision-makers.
Strategic alliancesForming coalitions with like-minded organisations and advocacy groups to amplify impact.
Grassroots mobilisationEngaging affected communities directly - petitions, letter-writing, social media, and local action.