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Newsletter January 2024

Newsletter January 2024

In our inaugural issue of 2024, we are thrilled to present to you our notableaccomplishments and milestones as we look forward to an exceptional yearahead.In Mukondo C, Kyarisiima Enid, a vibrant 32-year-old caregiver at Lucky Nursery School, is making a significant impact. Part of the Kulea Watoto project inKyaka II Refugee Settlement, the school nurtures 235 children aged 3-6 years.Enid goes beyond the classroom by actively establishing and maintainingdemonstration gardens, providing practical lessons in nutrition and sustainable living. Despite challenges like a prolonged drought, her efforts have ledto a bountiful harvest, benefiting both the school and households in need.KRC-Uganda’s HR department plays a crucial role in addressing malnutritionin humanitarian settings, […]

NAVIGATING THE PATH TO JUSTICE: LAND-RELATED OFFENSES IN BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT

NAVIGATING THE PATH TO JUSTICE: LAND-RELATED OFFENSES IN BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT

Bidibidi settlement, located in Yumbe district, is the world’s second-largest refugee settlement and the largest in Africa. Covering an area of 250 square kilometers on the Eastern half of the district. According to UNCHR, it houses a total of 42,788 households with a population of 246,312, the majority of whom are refugees (246,310). This population comprises 84% women and children and 3% elderly individuals. The settlement has seen a continuous influx of refugees, driven by escalating political tensions and conflicts in neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. KRC-Uganda and their  partners during a mobile court in zone 4, Palabek refugee settlement For many […]

CREATING DEMONSTRATION GARDENS IN ECD CENTERS TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION

CREATING DEMONSTRATION GARDENS IN ECD CENTERS TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION

Mr. Aheebwa Mubarak- the KRC-Uganda Agricultural Extension Worker supporting the CMC members in establishment of nursery beds Meet Ms. Enid Kyarisima, a vibrant 32-year-old Ugandan woman who lives in Mukondo C with her loving family. She’s a dedicated caregiver (teacher) at Lucky Nursery School in Mukondo C Zone, nestled in the heart of the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Kyegegwa District. Lucky Nursery School is part of a special Kulea Watoto project, which is implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Kabarole Research and Resource Centre-Uganda (KR-Uganda). This initiative aims to enhance early child development in the settlement. At Lucky Nursery School, Kyarisiima Enid nurtures 235 children aged 3-6 […]