Monthly Archives: November 2015

Skilling in Agriprenuership for increased Youth Employment

Skilling in Agriprenuership for increased Youth Employment

Agriculture remains one of Uganda’s most promising pathways for youth empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Yet, for many young people, the challenge lies not in the lack of interest but in the absence of practical skills, mentorship, and market access. WORUDET, in partnership with AVSI, is bridging this gap through a two-year project designed to build the skills of youth aged 18 to 30 in horticulture, poultry, and apiculture enterprises. The initiative embraces the “earn as you learn” model, an approach that allows participants to gain hands-on experience while generating income. The project’s vision is to contribute to increased agricultural skill levels and meaningful youth employment in the agricultural sector. It […]

Advancing Peaceful Co-Existence & Respect

Advancing Peaceful Co-Existence & Respect

Advancing peaceful co-existence and respect for human rights among Refugees and host communities in northern Uganda The sub-region of Acholi in northern Uganda (now comprised of eight districts, namely: Kitgum, Pader, Lamwo, Agago, Amuru, Nwoya, Gulu and Omoro) experienced probably its worst modern-time political history in the last thirty years. In 1986, a military conflict erupted between the Government of Uganda (GoU) and the various local rebel groups that have emerged from time to time, most notably Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and its predecessor, Alice Lakwena’s Holy Spirit Movement (HSM), which caused thousands of deaths and untold physical and psychological trauma on survivors. At the peak of the […]