@ULearnUganda

Combining research, refugee voice, and multi-disciplinary learning to facilitate progress and innovation in the refugee response in Uganda. #EvidenceinPractice

 Uganda
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Joined June 2020
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🌱 Shrinking plots, soil degradation and pressure on natural resources affect refugee self-reliance in Uganda. This two-pager explores the challenges and practical solutions for sustainable land use. Read more: ulearn-uganda.org/land-acces… @URRI_Danida @savechildrenug @RIL_Uganda
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Access to farmland is becoming harder for refugees in Uganda. Rising rental costs and long distances to farmland create additional challenges for livelihoods and self-reliance. Explore the new URRI desk review: ulearn-uganda.org/land-acces… @URRI_Danida @savechildrenug @R_I_Labs
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Yesterday, we consulted with @ministry_lands on findings from the @URRI_Danida land access review. Together with @NRC_Norway, @ZOAUganda and partners, we explored practical solutions & policy actions to improve land access for refugees and host communities. #evidenceinpractice
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El Niño is now reality, increasing climate risks for refugee-hosting communities Furaha ya Wazazi Group shows how climate awareness, better farming, saving and women’s empowerment can strengthen resilience 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=1dOjY4I3… #EvidenceInPractice @URRI_Danida @RIL_Uganda
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🌱 In Moyo, Kamari B Group shares how inclusive training is helping women, youth and persons with disabilities manage dry spells, grow more vegetables and strengthen livelihoods. 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=x1dL1dOn… #EvidenceInPractice @URRI_Danida @savechildrenug @RIL_Uganda
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U-Learn was represented at the regional dialogue on evidence for refugee & host community inclusion and self-reliance in 🇰🇪. 2 days of discussions reinforced a key message: evidence only creates value when it is relevant, accessible & connected to people & systems that can act.
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From data interoperability and peer learning to private sector engagement, market linkages and predictive evidence, the dialogue highlighted the importance of moving from evidence to action. #ULearn #EvidenceToAction #RefugeeResponse
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Why do quality seeds matter? Mirembe Joan, an @FondazioneAVSI field officer working under @URRI_Danida, shares her field perspective on how access to improved bean varieties can help farmers achieve better production. #EvidenceInPractice
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11,000+ farmers saved part of their income through @URRI_Danida -supported VSLAs in 2025. In West Nile alone, groups mobilised UGX 286m+ in savings, showing how resilience grows through the ability to save, plan & invest. Read URRI's 2025 Annual Report: ulearn-uganda.org/taking-roo…
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Denmark in Uganda@DKinUgandaSep 11
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Nordic-Ugandan Partnership Day and helped make it so special. From young Ugandans sharing ideas, creating, rapping and imagining the future, to music, food, art and good conversations - thank you for being part of it. Still taking it all in!
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Denmark in Uganda@DKinUgandaSep 10
What will the world look like 70 years from now? At the Hopes from the Future Tent, young Ugandans are imagining a better future through words and colours 🎨 The activity is by Danish organisation Flokkr Lab, Roskilde Festival Group. #NordicUG
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📢 New on U-Learn: @URRI_Danida 2025 Annual Report, Taking Root. One key lesson: access to land is a bigger barrier to resilience than initially assumed—especially for women and youth. Read the report: ulearn-uganda.org/taking-roo… #URRI #RefugeeResponse
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After one year of implementation, Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative @URRI_Danida is taking stock of the evidence emerging across its work on climate-resilient livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and gender equality and social inclusion. 👉lnkd.in/dVMVwuR6
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🌦️12 Climate Hazard Assessment Reports are republished on the U-Learn Resource Center, covering 12 refugee-hosting districts. Key trends: rising temperatures, erratic rains & dry spells, flash floods, and growing pressure on land & natural resources. 👉 ulearn-uganda.org/tag/climat…
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🌱 In Moyo, @URRI_Danida supported farmers are learning practical #ClimateSmartAgriculture techniques: from contour planting & mixed cropping to mulching & soil conservation to strengthen resilience, livelihoods & food security. Read more: ulearn-uganda.org/applicatio… @savechildrenug
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We joined @UNCDF's close-out event for Leaving No One Behind in the Digital Era (LNOB), reflecting on 5 years of advancing digital & financial inclusion in Lango and West Nile. A key takeaway: access must be backed by operability. #digitalinclusion #financialinclusion
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❗Deadline tomorrow Save the Children Uganda is inviting qualified consultants and experts to submit proposals for consultancy services under Framework Agreement. Download the application documents here lnkd.in/daXbXjwY 📅 Deadline: Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:00pm EAT
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Digitizing savings groups is changing lives in Isingiro🇺🇬A case study showcases how @GrameenFdn & @UGAFODE partnered to empower refugee & host communities through digital tools, financial literacy and tailored microfinance services ulearn-uganda.org/private-se… #evidenceinpractice
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North-west / Northern Uganda vs. South-West Uganda: land challenges can look very different. Recent challenge mapping workshops with communities and local actors highlighted some clear differences in the land issues affecting refugees and host communities. #EvidenceInPractice
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📢 Request for Proposals | @R_I_Labs @savechildrenug seeks consultants/experts in: 🔹 Research & Learning 🔹 ICT4D 🔹 Communication & Design 🔹 Innovation Design 📅 Deadline: 26 Aug 2026, 2PM EAT 📩 Details: lnkd.in/daXbXjwY #EvidenceInPractice #Tender @URRI_Danida
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