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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 […]

Addressing Land Access Challenges in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement: The Role of Community Peace Keepers

Addressing Land Access Challenges in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement: The Role of Community Peace Keepers

Uganda is grappling with land access challenges in refugee settlements due to reduced funding and food ration cuts. These challenges have had a severe impact on vulnerable refugees with limited income, many of whom struggle to afford land for cultivation as an alternative means of food production. In Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, where renting half an acre of land costs between UGX 70,000 and UGX 150,000, many refugees find it nearly impossible to secure farmland. Despite these challenges, KRC-Uganda’s Community Peace Keepers, trained under the EU-Land Project with funding from the European Union, have played a pivotal role in managing land-related conflicts in Yangani and Abiriamajo Clusters. Through mediation and counselling […]

Uganda Expands Rhino Camp to Accommodate Growing Refugee Population

Uganda Expands Rhino Camp to Accommodate Growing Refugee Population

Uganda faces a growing influx of refugees, specifically from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The increasing numbers have put pressure on existing settlements, leading authorities to open new zones in Rhino Camp, located in the West Nile region. The new zones opened are Wanguru and Zone 8 in Madi Okollo DistrictAccording to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Rhino Camp, which already hosts thousands of refugees, has been stretched beyond capacity. The continuous arrival of asylum seekers has necessitated the expansion of settlement areas to provide adequate shelter, food, and essential services. Many new arrivals cite […]

A taste of safety: Uncovering the food safety concerns in Fort Portal City food markets

A taste of safety: Uncovering the food safety concerns in Fort Portal City food markets

In 2024, Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC Uganda), along with Iles De Paix (IDP) and Fort Portal City, embarked on a mission to ensure the safety of the food consumed in Fort Portal and its hinterlands. This initiative focused on three major markets: Kabundaire, Mpanga, and Kisenyi. The aim was to evaluate the microbiological and chemical safety of commonly consumed food items such as raw milk, groundnut paste, fresh vegetables like tomatoes, African eggplant, and cabbage, and meat. Understanding the significance of food safety, the team conducted tests for various contaminants, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead, aflatoxins, and […]