Shannon Orcutt (Uganda)


Shannon Orcutt

Shannon Orcutt (Kinawataka Women’s Initiatives – KIWOI, Uganda): Prior to working with AP Shannon earned an MA from the Peace Operations Policy Program at George Mason University, where she worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Global Studies. Shannon has also worked with United to End Genocide and the Save Darfur Coalition in the US. After her fellowship, Shannon wrote: “I learned so many new skills and it was really rewarding to see the work I was doing make a direct impact on the organization. It was very validating. I had the best experiences when I got to interact with the women and youth the organization worked with. sorcutt@advocacynet.org



25 Nov

Photo Gallery: This is Uganda

Below are just a few of the many photos I have taken during my fellowship.

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Posted Nov 25, 2014

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19 Nov

Sanitation Challenges for Disabled Children in Uganda

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Gulu with Advocacy Project Executive Director Iain Guest to

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Posted Nov 19, 2014

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14 Nov

Projects, Proposals, and Budgets Oh My!

While I have been hard at work here in Uganda, I have been slacking on

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Posted Nov 14, 2014

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03 Nov

Ugandan Time

Things in Uganda move at a different speed than in the United States. The streets

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Posted Nov 03, 2014

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12 Sep

Things for Uganda

When I was preparing for my fellowship I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. I

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Posted Sep 12, 2014

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29 Aug

Sticking Around Kinawataka!

It has been a busy month at the Kinawataka Women Initiatives! This post is focused

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Posted Aug 29, 2014

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04 Aug

Overcoming the Challenge of Plastic in Uganda

My mother is an environmental educator who taught my sister and I about the dangers

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Posted Aug 04, 2014

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31 Jul

Proud to be a Woman in Uganda!

July has been an exciting month for the Kinawataka Women Initiatives. We launched our brand

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Posted Jul 31, 2014

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18 Jul

KIWOI Executive Director Recognized in Top 40 Most Inspirational Women in Uganda

Last week, the Century Entrepreneurship Development Agency International (CEDA) recognized the Kinawataka Women Initiatives (KIWOI)

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Posted Jul 18, 2014

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11 Jul

The Environmental Impact of Polyethylene Bags

Single-use plastic bags pose a global threat to the environment with over 1 trillion plastic

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Posted Jul 11, 2014

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04 Jul

Being a Muzungu

When walking home or to work here in Uganda, I’m often followed by many kids

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Posted Jul 04, 2014

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19 Jun

Kinawataka Sharing the Power of Empowered Women

My first week at Kinawataka Women Initiatives (KIWOI) proved to be a big moment for

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Posted Jun 19, 2014

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09 Jun

Rainy day in Kampala

Today is my third day here in Kampala, Uganda and it has poured rain all

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Posted Jun 09, 2014

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29 May

Preparing for take off

One week to go before I head oversees to Uganda. I have traveled to East

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Posted May 29, 2014

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