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In an effort to improve nutrition and food safety outcomes, Fort Portal City and Kabarole District have integrated nutrition programming into primary schools. This initiative addresses a critical issue—four in every ten children in the Tooro region are stunted. Contributing factors include limited knowledge about nutrition, inadequate dietary diversity, and insufficient care for mothers and children. Moreover, food safety concerns need urgent attention. Pupils of Karambi primary school nutrition club pose for a photo with KRC-Uganda, IDP, JESE, RCA and political and technical leaders from Fort Portal City and Kabarole district during one of the school monitoring exercises Primary schools have become pivotal in promoting sustainable food systems by educating […]

Refugee settlements are often scenes of severe hardship, where basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare are scarce. In these challenging environments, the needs of people with disabilities are frequently overlooked. Refugee populations often have higher rates of disability due to conflict, violence, and poor living conditions. Disabilities can range from physical impairments to sensory and cognitive, each requiring specific accommodations and considerations. People with disabilities are at a higher risk of malnutrition. Mobility impairments, for example, may limit their to access food distribution points. Sensory disabilities might make it difficult to communicate needs or navigate unfamiliar environments. Cognitive disabilities can complicate understanding of nutrition information and self-care practices. […]

According to research conducted by FINSCOPE UGANDA 2023, 60% of Ugandans are actively engaged in both formal and informal saving practices. However, it is concerning that 39% of these savers primarily save to meet their regular expenses. This can, to some extent, be attributed to the savers’ lack of clear financial goals or focus. As a result, the accumulated savings often end up being used for unexpected or unplanned events, leading to a depletion of the saved funds. Kyomugisha Regina, a member of Rushango Central Farmers VSLA in Kabambiro Sub County, Kamwenge District, diligently saved her money and shared each saving cycle over time. However, she never seemed to see […]