Anna Braverman

The Advocacy Project is an impactful place to work because it centers the voices of its partners. At the core of AP’s philosophy is the belief that partners know best how to address the needs of their communities; as a result, our work is inherently collaborative rather than prescriptive. I had the privilege of supporting two AP partners in Gulu, Uganda this summer: the Gulu Disabled Person’s Union and Women in Action for Women. Although my time in person was cut short due to COVID, I continued to support our partners remotely. Besides gaining practical skills like budgeting and grant writing with the aim of helping entrepreneurs scale up their businesses, I also gained immense theoretical knowledge about post-conflict development in northern Uganda. Specifically, I researched the Ongwen case before the International Criminal Court and reparations for victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity. I would like to thank the AP team for their support and friendship during such challenging times.