Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – How Germany is Helping to Tackle Challenge
Uganda is an extremely young, highly dynamic and wonderfully optimistic country. Germany, her long-time friend and partner, wants her to succeed. The enormous potential of the new generations needs to be tapped and channeled in a promising direction. But the... Read More
More Support Needed for Communities Hosting Refugees (WB Report)
Uganda’s progressive and welcoming approach towards refugees is a good model for other host countries, but much more is needed to improve the social and economic wellbeing of refugees and the communities that host them, according to a new report... Read More
EU Teams with Partners and Volunteers to Clean Up Masese Landing Site
On September 27, the EU Delegation to Uganda in partnership with the Jinja Municipal Council conducted a beach clean-up exercise on the shores of Lake Victoria at Masese landing site in Jinja district. The activity was joined by over 250 volunteers,... Read More
SNV Supports Sanitation Improvement Drive in Pakwach
In Uganda's Pakwach district (and beyond), the active involvement of the youth group Wang Mpaka Youth Bricklaying Group in the district's sanitation drive is inspiring neighbouring communities. Enabled by government leadership, SNV's rural sanitation strategy, Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All is increasing interest to adopt... Read More
EU Investment Fund Gets UGX 34bn to Boost Agribusiness in Uganda
New financing to the tune of 34 billion Uganda shillings is made available to support agribusiness in Uganda as new funding partners; Open Society Foundations (OSF) and FCA Investments (FCAI) join the Yield Uganda Investment Fund. The agribusiness impact fund,... Read More
Over 20 Million Doses of Measles and Rubella Vaccine Arrive in Uganda
Over 20 million doses of Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine have arrived in Uganda. The vaccines, procured by UNICEF with financial support from Gavi, will protect more than 18 million children aged 9 months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella during a... Read More
UK, Germany and Norway Support Skills Development
As part of ongoing efforts to prepare Ugandans for jobs in upcoming infrastructure projects, the Skills for Construction (S4C) initiative was officially launched on 26th June 2019. The project aims to train a pool of 1,500 young people in basic construction... Read More
Sampdoria Coaches Train Refugee and Local Footballers in Uganda
Patrick Amba tries on a pair of new soccer boots, a deep blue t-shirt with a red stripe, and white shorts – the colors of Sampdoria, one of Italy’s top league football clubs. The 14-year-old refugee from South Sudan was among... Read More