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Newsletter August 2025

Newsletter August 2025

As we continue working towards empowering communities for prosperity, we are thrilled to share with you our latest updates and stories of transformation. From dependent to self-sustaining individuals and groups, we are witnessing remarkable growth across KRC-Uganda’s areas of operation. Our youth initiatives are symbolized by the youth in Rhino Camp, who are finding their spark of hope through skilling, entrepreneurship, and environmental conservation. Refugee youth are among the most vulnerable, yet most resilient members within displaced communities. They often face disrupted education, limited opportunities, and uncertain futures but amidst these challenges lies a powerful potential of skills development as a pathway to dignity and self-reliance. In skilling and equipping […]

Empowering Youth and Women in the Rwenzori, Linking Finance to Vanilla Prosperity.

Empowering Youth and Women in the Rwenzori, Linking Finance to Vanilla Prosperity.

In the lush foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, vanilla farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it is a lifeline. Yet for years, many smallholder farmers, especially youth and women, have been unable to fully benefit from this lucrative crop. The challenge? Limited access to finance.Now, through the Vanilla Initiative for Building Resilient and Nature Thriving Communities (VIBRANT) project, funded by Enabel implemented by KRC-Uganda, the tide is turning. By linking Post Bank Uganda, Hofokam, Hima Cement Community Sacco, and BRAC Bank with vanilla producer groups, the project is helping farmers unlock affordable finance, gain financial literacy, and improve their standards of living. Breaking the Cycle of Premature Sales […]

Newsletter July 2025

Newsletter July 2025

As we mark another six months, we take a moment to reflect on our journey, celebrating successes and learning from challenges. In this bi-annual reflection, we explored key milestones, insights, and lessons that have shaped our path. With the leadership of our Executive Director Mr Mohammed Ahmed Shariff, we reflected upon our inward vision which defines our work and purpose as the leading research, advocacy and community development organization. This laid a foundation to inform our discussions by rating all our endeavors within the communities based on how much our work has contributed to research, advocacy and empowering of communities. Through such thoughtful analysis and honest reflection, we aimed to […]

Newsletter June 2025

Newsletter June 2025

Every 20th of June we celebrate the World Refugee Day and on such a day we honor the strength and resilience of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution or violence, in this edition we highlight the role KRC-Uganda plays in advancing protection services through implementing the Sustainable Transition to Locally-led Emergency and Protection Services (STEPS) project in Rhino camp Bidibidi. KRC-Uganda demonstrates the impact of compassion, dedication, and community-driven solutions. We share their stories to inspire, create awareness, understanding, and action in support of refugee communities. The story of Etiane Ndugu a refugee from , Kyaka II Refugee Settlement that can see […]

Helping Vanilla Growers Go Global: Building Export Readiness in The Rwenzori Region

Helping Vanilla Growers Go Global: Building Export Readiness in The Rwenzori Region

The goal was simple but powerful: empower vanilla cooperatives and exporters in the Rwenzori Region to access and thrive in global markets. And the impact? Immediate. By the close of a dynamic one-day export readiness training in Kasese, vanilla farmers and exporters were not only asking smarter questions they were already envisioning themselves as direct players in the international vanilla trade. Uganda produces between 250 and 300 tons of cured vanilla beans annually. In 2021 alone, the country exported 189.18 tons valued at over USD 21.5 million (UGX 81 billion), according to Bank of Uganda statistics (2023), placing it second in Africa. Despite this, most smallholder farmers remain cut off […]

Financial Inclusion at The Heart Of Agroecological Transition Amidst A Rapidly Growing Population In Uganda And Beyond

Financial Inclusion at The Heart Of Agroecological Transition Amidst A Rapidly Growing Population In Uganda And Beyond

Based on the latest UN Population Division estimates and Countries in the world by population (2025), Uganda ranks 31 with a growth rate of 2.74% out of the 233 countries    which should be a point of concern, hunger and food insecurity remain significant challenges with a rapidly growing population outpacing food production.  As a way of counteracting this phenomenon, there is a tendency to increase food production through conventional means to meet the food needs of the increasing population without necessarily focusing on practices that conserve agricultural resources. The impact of this on the environment is becoming disastrous to the overall development and human life. As a matter of fact, […]

Newsletter May 2025

Newsletter May 2025

IIn this month’s edition, we are excited to share the stories of Wekomire Early Childhood Centre under Kulea Watoto Project that is making a positive impact on the livelihoods and nutrition of the community by setting up demonstration coops. We spotlight Kanyere, a beneficiary who has transformed her life towards economic growth through poultry. As communities involved in agriculture face challenges related to climate change, food insecurity, andenvironmental degradation, agroecology emerges as a sustainable approach to farming and food systems that emphasises nutrition, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Through its initiatives within communities, KRC-Uganda continues to empower communities, especially youth and women. In another account, KRC-Uganda, in partnership with Enabel […]

Response to the Influx of Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo at Nyakabande Transit Centre.

Response to the Influx of Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo at Nyakabande Transit Centre.

In response to the recent influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC), in consortium with World Vision Uganda and Plan International, and with support from START FUND, has been actively delivering comprehensive protection services to address the urgent needs of affected populations at Nyakabande Transit Centre. Child Protection: KRC has prioritized the protection of vulnerable children, especially unaccompanied and separated minors. Through timely case management, family tracing, and the establishment of child-friendly spaces, these children have gained access to psychosocial support and safe environments that promote their well-being and development. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response: Recognizing the heightened risks of GBV […]

Newsletter April 2025

Newsletter April 2025

In a world where economic resilience and social cohesion are increasingly important, our work underscores grassroots communities’ vital role in driving sustainable development. From cooperatives reviving the spirit of collective bargaining to innovative projects transforming livelihoods, every story this newsletter shares is a testament to the power of collaboration and empowerment. Once a pillar of agricultural prosperity, the cooperative movement faces urgent challenges. Governance gaps and financial mismanagement threaten cooperatives’ potential to uplift their members. However, these challenges present an opportunity for renewal. By strengthening organisational structures and fostering transparency, cooperatives can reclaim their role as economic growth and social equity engines. At the same time, initiatives like the VIBRANT […]

Newsletter March 2025

Newsletter March 2025

March is a month globally recognized for celebrating resilience and progress, we take a moment to reflect on the inspiring stories emerging from the communities we serve. From economic empowerment to cooperative revival, the impact of our work continues to be felt in the lives of individuals striving for a better future. This edition of our newsletter brings you firsthand accounts of transformation. Kenjiri Ruth, once unemployed for four years, found her footing through KRC-Uganda’s training under the Young Africa Works – Markets for Youth Project. Similarly, Kahindo Wasi, a refugee from Congo, seized the opportunity presented by the Kulea Watoto project, using her VSLA savings to start a shoe […]