RACHEL CORY

August, 2023

MONU

Men of the Night Uganda

A website designed to advocate the health, civil rights, and social justice of key populations in Uganda

Overview

From June-August 2023, I participated in Out in Tech Digital Corps, a program dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ activists and social entrepreneurs globally. As a volunteer, I was paired with MONU (Men of the Night Uganda), a population-led organization that advocates for the health, civil rights, and social justice of key populations in Uganda. My role was to design and develop a WordPress website that would effectively communicate MONU’s mission, showcase their programs, and serve as a resource for the communities they support.

MY ROLE

WEB DESIGNER

SERVICES

WEB DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRY

Nonprofit

Social Impact

DURATION

3 Months

PLATFORMS

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

MY ROLE

WEB DESIGNER

SERVICES

WEB DESIGN
WEB DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRY

Nonprofit

Social Impact

DURATION

3 Months

PLATFORMS

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

MY ROLE

 

WEB DESIGNER

SERVICES

WEB DESIGN
WEB DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRY

Nonprofit

Social Impact

DURATION

3 Months

PLATFORMS

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

Problem

MONU lacked an online presence that accurately reflected their impactful work and allowed them to engage with their audience effectively. The organization needed a platform to inform and educate both locally and internationally. Without a dedicated website, MONU struggled to reach a broader audience, disseminate crucial information, and gain the visibility necessary to advance their cause.

My Role

Client Collaboration

Conducted initial meetings with MONU to understand their vision, goals, and objectives for the website

Content Management

  • Received and organized the copy provided by the client, which included detailed information about the organization, its programs, and ongoing research.

Web Design and Development

  • Designed and built the website on WordPress, focusing on creating a user-friendly, visually appealing, and responsive site that would engage visitors and convey MONU’s mission effectively

Infographic Design

  • Created custom infographics on Adobe Photoshop to visually communicate key aspects of MONU’s programs and research
Infographic 1
Infographic 2
Infographic 3

Results

The website was successfully launched in August 2023.

  • The website saw a 200% increase in traffic within the first four months of launch, with with 30% of visitors accessing the site from outside Uganda
  • MONU reported a 25% increase in inquiries from individuals seeking support and information