Project

Skilling youth for sustainable livelihoods in refugee hosting communities, Uganda

Goal: To contribute to peace, recovery and development in refugee host communities of Northern Uganda by supporting the livelihoods and integration of youth.

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Selected youth training in welding and metal fabrication during work placements at D and Sons Metal welding workshop in Kalongo town council, Agago District.
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Selected beneficiaries being skilled in liquid soap making in Palabek refugee settlement, Lamwo district
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Girls who finished their three months’ work placements in hairdressing are supported with startup kits for business start up in Kalongo town council, Agago District.
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Practical training of beneficiaries in soap making at Palabek Refugee settlement, Lamwo district
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A youth group meeting for their weekly Saving in Palabek refugee settlement, Lamwo district
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The commercial department staff of Agago District receiving feedback about the training from a placed youth(in the middle) during a joint monitoring visit with the local leaders at the placement centres in Agago town council, Agago District.

Objectives

1. To increase access to employment for marginalized young women and men in refugee host communities of Agago and Lamwo districts.

2. They will improve their foundational, transferable, technical and vocational skills; their access to work experience and financial services; and their ability to represent their interests among local government and the private sector.

Target Population: 800 Youths

Target districts: Lamwo & Agago districts

Partners: APT, FCDO,VEDCO