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Organization Profile Good Neighbors International Uganda (GNI Uganda) is the Ugandan branch of Good Neighbors International (headquartered in South Korea), which holds UN ECOSOC consultative status. It began operations in 2014, officially registered in 2015 with registration number MIA/NB/2015/04/2335, and is based in Kampala. Current offices and field presence: Head Office: Embassy Plaza, 4th Floor, Ggaba…
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Overview What they do: Wezesha Impact is a Uganda‑based non‑profit social venture serving youth (ages ~15–30), focusing on developing entrepreneurship, employability, and leadership skills to create jobs and improve employment outcomes Model: They use the W.I.S.E. (Wezesha Impact Skills & Enterprise) model: Empower youth through entrepreneurship and work‑readiness skills Support youth‑led enterprises to survive, grow, and…
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Herizon is an economic empowerment initiative supporting women-led businesses in Uganda and Kenya. Run by SHONA Group in partnership with Welthungerhilfe and funded by Germany’s BMZ, the program targets 40 female-driven enterprises across key sectors like agriculture, climate-smart food production, WASH, digitalization, skills development, and overall economic empowerment. Who qualifies? To participate, businesses must meet…
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Organization Overview in Uganda HeadquartersAIRD is headquartered in Kampala, Uganda—specifically at 1st Floor, Lugogo House, 42 Lugogo By-Pass. Presence & PartnershipsOperating since 2006 and non-religious, non-partisan, AIRD is a major humanitarian actor in Uganda. It collaborates closely with UNHCR, Uganda’s Office of the Prime Minister (Refugee Department), UNICEF, USAID, WFP, and others. 🛠 Core Activities…
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Chemonics International is an international development consulting firm actively operating in Uganda across diverse sectors. Here’s a detailed overview: 🌱 Core sectors & flagship initiatives 1. Agriculture & Food Security Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture (YLA): A $21.5 million USAID-funded initiative from 2015–2020, designed to empower youth in agribusiness through leadership training and…
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Presence & Background Established in Uganda in 1980, ChildFund International operates under its global mandate to break cycles of poverty and protect children . The Uganda Country Office is based in Kampala at Plot 71/72 Namirembe Road . 🌍 Programs & Focus Areas ChildFund Uganda partners with local NGOs and communities, targeting holistic child development through:…
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🇺🇬 History & Presence Active in Uganda since 1959, and integrated into Save the Children International in October 2012. Employs 11–50 staff locally, working alongside communities, government bodies, civil society, and private partners. Core Programs & Impact 1. Education & Learning Recovery Supported “Catch‑up Clubs” to help children, especially in refugee settings, recover from COVID-19…
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Mission & Structure Founded in 2019 with Gates Foundation backing, WomenLift Health is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering mid-career women in global and public health leadership .Their model operates through regional hubs—Uganda falls under the East Africa Hub, encompassing Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia . 📚 Signature Leadership Journeys East Africa Signature Leadership Journey:…
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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a major humanitarian NGO operating in Uganda since 1997. Here’s an overview of their work: 📍 Operations in Uganda Presence since 1997, with a focus on refugee-hosting areas — West Nile, southwest, northern Uganda, and Karamoja. Works closely with UNHCR, local NGOs (e.g., HADS, Uganda Law Society), and government…
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The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is a specialized UN agency dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Here’s a comprehensive overview: 🔹 Background and Establishment Established: July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly. Began operations: January 2011. Mandate: To accelerate progress on meeting…