YARID_Uganda

✨ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗔 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 ✨ We look back on an incredible year of impact. By providing quality education, vocational skills, and vital services through various projects, we've served over 10,000 members of both refugee and host communities in Uganda. We anticipate that our support has a far wider ripple effect, benefiting families and improving the lives of more than 30,000 people. None of this would have been possible without YOU: our partners, donors, community leaders, and supporters. Your trust and collaboration have been the foundation of everything we’ve achieved. Thank you for being part of this journey. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all YARID staff & volunteers - in Kampala, Nakivale, Palabek, and Kyaka II Refugee Settlement - your passion and commitment continue to drive our mission forward.❤️ From all of us at YARID, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!🎉🎄 We resume work on January 6. YARID_Uganda #RefugeesLead Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Teaching at the Right Level Africa Street Child, RELON UGANDA, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Office of the Prime Minister Uganda, LEAD Uganda, Woord en Daad, Muni University, Finn Church Aid, Pilgrim center for reconciliation Uganda PCR UGANDA, Data4Change, Catholic Relief Services, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Save the Children Uganda, Uganda Red Cross Society, WeAreCohere, Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-Kenya), Refugee Law Project, Refugee-Led Research Hub, Mastercard Foundation, Humentum, SafeBoda, Matayo Twinomujuni ASSOCIATION OF REFUGEES WITH DISABILITY, Youth Voices Community (YVC), Tomorrow Vijana, KRLON-Kyaka II Refugee-led Organizations Network, Global Refugee Youth Network (GRYN), Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) East Africa, Educate! Oxfam in Uganda

𝟭,𝟬𝟵𝟮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!🎓 Not even the rain could dampen the energy and excitement of today’s celebrations! From dance performances and success stories to awards and recognitions, this YARID graduation is another proud milestone in our journey of community impact.🌟 Congratulations to all our learners who walked away today with certificates and valuable skills in 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗿𝘁 & 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀, 𝗜𝗖𝗧 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. We cannot wait to see you put these skills into action! We are deeply thankful for the presence and support of community leaders, including the LC1 Chairmen (Nsambya, Namuwongo, Kawempe), KCCA representative, OC Police, the Kabaka Kingdom representative, and our partners. As we close the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to all the YARID_Uganda trainers and instructors, as well as Conrad N. Hilton Foundation & Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative for making this day come true for refugee and host communities in Kampala.🙌 #YARID #RefugeesLead

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎓✨ From 9 AM to 1 PM, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our learners that are graduating from: ✨ English for Adults ✨ ICT & Digital Competence ✨ Job Training & Placement ✨ Women Empowerment & Livelihood 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 marks not just the culmination of months of learning and growth but also a beautiful way to close out the year with hope and inspiration. 📲 Follow our Instagram Stories for live updates tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/eKqMWwpN

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺🌟 Together with our friends at the Pilgrim center for reconciliation Uganda PCR UGANDA, we threw a Christmas party with the 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: an incredible organization dedicated to uplifting Persons with Albinism and other vulnerable individuals. Beyond cake cutting, and performances, we gifted sewing machines, sunglasses, sunscreen, caps, clothing and we shared a wonderful feast together! With happy faces all around, we left with hearts full of gratitude and a strengthened belief in partnering with locally grounded organizations that create the impact we want to see.💚❤️ Over the past months, we’ve partnered with the #MatayoFoundation to provide women with #hairdressing training, and distributed Mama kits + Hygiene kits to mothers and adolescent girls. As we step into the new year, we’re excited to continue this #partnership and amplify the incredible work they do for their community.🌟 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🎁 Matayo Twinomujuni

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲! We are happy to share the incredible moments from our English for Adults (EFA) program, where learners from diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate unity and inclusivity. At YARID, EFA is not just about mastering the English language; it’s a transformative experience that builds bridges across cultures and fosters a sense of belonging. 🌍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 - Empowering participants with essential language skills to enhance job opportunities and social integration. - Celebrating diversity through storytelling, cultural dance, art showcases, and food tasting.. - Breaking down stereotypes and nurturing respectful relationships across nationalities. 📌 From storytelling and reflection to vibrant dance performances and delicious cultural cuisine, the day's activities reminded us of the beauty of diversity and the strength of togetherness. 🎯 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! 📅 Registration Opens January 2025 🎓 All YARID classes are free and open to all nationalities. 📞 Contact Us: +256 741 356 902 ✉️ Email: info@yarid.net YARID's English For Adults (EFA) is made possible with support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation & Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative

𝗝𝗧𝗣 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮! As we wrap up our Job Readiness training for the year, our learners had the opportunity to go for a field tour to Radio Maria, one of the many employers we work with at YARID_Uganda. This visit underscores our commitment to connecting job seekers with a diverse range of employers across various sectors in Kampala. With graduation just around the corner, we’re excited to see these talented job seekers ready to enter the workforce and make valuable contributions to different industries. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟴-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 📅 Come and Register in January 2025. 🎓All YARID classes are free and open to all nationalities. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 📞 +256 785 962 558 ✉️ jobplacementyarid@gmail.com YARID's Job Training and Placement (JTP) Program is made possible with support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation & Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative

After yesterday's successful launch, unveiling and signing contracts with the twelve LEAD project implementing partners, today Woord en Daad together with the twelve partners met with honourable Hilary Onek, the Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees. Also in attendance was Mr. Okello Patrick, the commissioner in charge of refugees in the office of the Prime Minister of Uganda. The meeting was convened by the minister to have a deeper reflection on critical considerations, enablers and available opportunities for a successful implementation of the LEAD project. Jacob J. Vreugdenhil the Woord en Daad Director emphasised the need to look at the wider system approach, with government's mandate to bring all efforts together to align with the vision of the sector. He added that Woord en Daad will be there to listen carefully and to act. The commissioner Mr. Okello's message was about coordination and closer collaboration between the Ministry, Woord en Daad and the local implementing partners. He called on for more support towards government of Uganda's efforts to cope with the increasing number of refugees. The minister encouraged the LEAD partners to promote, enable and empower refugees and host communities to have some skills to do business, competency to undertake some jobs, manage money and volatile environment in business. He called on the LEAD partners to link vocational skilling centers with Secondary schools and communities. These will empower both refugees and host communities to be productive. He committed to link the LEAD partners to existing government programs. The 12 LEAD partners were all in appreciation of Woord en Daad for the journey they have moved together so far and they are very positive of the impact the LEAD project will have on the refugees and host communities in Uganda. LEAD partners now feel fully prepared to start implementation come January 2025. Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC) @IFRAD Hamiza Development Foundation YARID - Young African Refugees for Integral Development @COW Foundation, @CECI, @SURA, Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA) @Grape of new Hope, The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation, CEFORD, @PalmCorps

🎉𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a new transformative 5-year project spanning 6 refugee settlements in Uganda! #LEADUganda is a new #Coalition with 12 locally anchored organisations leading the way as the primary implementers. Supported by Woord en Daad, and funded by the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, the program underscores #Localisation, #Collaboration and #sharedpower. At the launch, Julius Onen, Country Representative for Woord en Daad, emphasized: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺.” Building on this, Jacob Jan Vreugdenhil, Director at Woord en Daad, shared: "𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤—𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦." As a Refugee-Led Organisation, we're excited for the opportunities this will bring to refugee and host communities in Uganda. Over the next 5 years, we aim at enhancing local capacities, creating jobs, and promoting #meaningfulparticipation through policy advocacy. 👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eW-a4unJ YARID_Uganda LEAD Uganda Woord en Daad #Localisation #WoordEnDaad #DutchMoFA

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 YARID_Uganda! This week, we had the opportunity to showcase the incredible impact and success stories made possible through our partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Together, we toured our programs, including our Early Childhood Development (ECD) center, which provides a safe space for children while their parents and caregivers attend YARID classes. We also met mothers and participants from our English for Adults, Tailoring, and Arts & Crafts classes, and visited Charlie, a remarkable business-woman who, with our support, now runs a thriving craft shop in Kampala. We are deeply grateful for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s commitment to advancing refugee-led solutions, strengthening networks, and fostering lasting change, both locally and around the world. A heartfelt thank you to Barri Shorey (Senior Program Officer), Marcela Gonzalez (Program Officer), and Mubiru Lydia (Hilton Consultant in Uganda) for their time and insights during this week's visit.💙

Since the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, we have witnessed strong multi-stakeholder momentum around the #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation pledge and its purpose: to centre refugees in decision-making at all levels, emphasizing diversity across age, gender, and disability.   We see great progress in all three areas for the pledge: inclusive decision making, accountability, and sustainable funding and resourcing.   𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Representation is often tokenistic. Funding barriers and legal restrictions still prevent full refugee engagement. We must all join a deeper shared commitment to dismantle these barriers and ensure refugees are not just included, but lead the way.   See full progress statement delivered by Meaningful Refugee Participation pledge signatories at the fourth quarterly informal briefing on the Global #RefugeeCompact: