Empowering Women in Refugee Communities
Refugee problem in Uganda
In Uganda, where a substantial refugee and IDP population intensify economic challenges, we address pressing issues through our Empowering Women and IDPs program. With over 1.4 million refugees and numerous IDPs due to conflict and natural disasters, many face unemployment and poverty. The demand for firewood and charcoal in settlements contributes to deforestation, impacting over 2.6% of Uganda's forests annually.
We empower women on how to make briquettes and engage in small-scale farming, despite limited access to land and resources. By equipping women with these skills, we enable them to generate income and improve their families' lives while promoting environmental sustainability in refugee and IDP settlements.
Our Work
Training women to make briquettes from agricultural waste for sustainable cooking fuel
Teaching innovative farming techniques like container gardening and hydroponics.
Teaching innovative farming techniques like container gardening and hydroponics.
We're making it happen
Our Impact
Empowerment through equipping women with skills for self-reliance and improved living conditions.
Environmental Conservation through briquette use reduces firewood demand, conserving Uganda’s forests.
Economic Development-women earn income, boosting community economies.
Enhanced independence and resilience in refugee and IDP communities.
We have trained 280 women, empowering them with skills for self-reliance. The use of briquettes reduces firewood demand, which helps conserve Uganda's forests. This contributes to economic development and builds resilience in refugee and IDP communities.
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