Uganda
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International Women’s Day – Dora Kaiza is FCA Uganda’s first female driver
International Women’s Day – Dora Kaiza is FCA Uganda’s first female driver On International Women’s Day 2024, we focus on investing in women. The following is a guest contribution from Dora Kaiza, one of FCA’s professional drivers in Uganda and the first woman to hold that position. ‘My name is Dora Kaiza. I am 34 […]
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Empowering smallholder farmers for sustainable maize production and increased incomes in Rwamwanja refugee settlement
Several smallholder farmers grow maize in Rwamwanja refugee settlement in Uganda. The product has growing markets in nearby areas. Still, due to low productivity and an absence of associative organizations or other platforms for sharing knowledge and empowering local farmers, the markets are not profitable. Several opportunities to increase income, food security and self-reliance exist, […]
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Why refugees should be welcomed as part of society
Uganda is said to have the most welcoming refugee policy in the world and continues to host a large number of refugees from its neighbouring countries. After being registered at the border, refugees have the right to receive education, healthcare, work and other services. Only the right to vote in national elections is excluded. This […]