
PICOT-WESTNILE UG
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Partners in Development & Center for Holistic Transformation-PICOT is a Youth-led NGO Est in 2005. #Uganda #YouthSkilling #Health #Education #Agri #Enviroment
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So excited about the launch of Denmarks new Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) in West Nile. Supporting refugees and host communities with core partners DRC East Africa & Great Lakes DanChurchAid Uganda CEFORD Uganda PICOT-WESTNILE UG PALM Corps Denmark in Uganda

Happening now is the WestNile Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) regional launch .In her remarks CEFORD Uganda ED Asipkwe Jean Christabel appreciated Denmark in Uganda for the continued partnership & reaffirmed commitment to deliver the #URRI program along with partners DRC East Africa & Great Lakes DanChurchAid Uganda PALM Corps PICOT-WESTNILE UG Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda



Ms Asipkwe Jean Christabel, Executive Director CEFORD Uganda speaking for the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Consortium, thanks Denmark in Uganda for their support & pledges the partners’ commitment to delivering inclusive, climate-smart solutions in refugee-hosting areas. DanChurchAid Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes PALM Corps Signe Winding Albjerg


It’s official! The Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Launch Board has been signed by the representative of Signe Winding Albjerg & Consortium partners sealing a shared commitment to resilience, climate-smart agriculture & gender empowerment in refugee-hosting areas. Denmark in Uganda DanChurchAid Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes PALM Corps


Powerful remarks from the Representative of the Danish Ambassador Signe Winding Albjerg at the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Regional Launch—reaffirming Denmark’s commitment to resilience, climate-smart agriculture & gender equity in Uganda’s refugee-hosting communities. Denmark in Uganda DanChurchAid Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes


" Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) is more than a development programme—it’s a demonstration of what true partnership can achieve. By investing in people, land, and inclusive systems, we are planting the seeds of resilience for generations to come." Representative of the Signe Winding Albjerg Denmark in Uganda


" Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) is grounded in partnership & collaboration from international to district-level & CSOs. In West Nile, we are working hand-in-hand with communities, local governments, & our partners to co-create solutions that are sustainable, inclusive, and truly locally owned.”


After the official Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) launch in Yumbe, guests received URRI branded gifts from Anne Sofie Oxlund, representing the Danish Ambassador Signe Winding Albjerg thanking all who champion refugee & host community resilience & climate-smart solutions. Denmark in Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes DanChurchAid Uganda


As part of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) regional launch, a symbolic tree planting ceremony was held at Yumbe District HQ—led by Anne-Sofie Oxlund and partners. A bold step towards greener, climate-resilient refugee-hosting communities. Signe Winding Albjerg DanChurchAid Uganda Denmark in Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes PALM Corps


Warm 🙏 to DRC East Africa & Great Lakes w/ DanChurchAid Uganda, CEFORD Uganda PALM Corps & PICOT-WESTNILE UG for bringing together key stakeholders from gov. to civil society for the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) West Nile Launch! Committing jointly to advance the goal of URRI 👉 Strengthen Resilience of Refugee & Host Communities



PROJECT ALERT: Together with Plan International Uganda, we’re rolling out a 30-month EU in Uganda funded Action co-financed by @PlanFinland in Koboko & Maracha districts aimed at tackling the persistent challenge of teenage pregnancies & advancing adolescent #SRHR in West Nile. Stay tuned 4 launch


This week under Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) in Yumbe, we launched a week-long #RegenerativeAgriculture ToT for 70 agriculture extension staff & Farmers. Led by RD expert Warren Brush+ our T3 trainer, training covers #ResilienceDesign & hydrological restoration. DanChurchAid Uganda DRC East Africa & Great Lakes PALM Corps


Today we joined the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) Convener organised by Response Innovation Labs that focused on Climate-Resilient Livelihoods reviewing evidence & shaping the Learning & Innovation Agenda. Great platform to share tools & strategies for #ClimateSmartAg & #RefugeeResilience DRC East Africa & Great Lakes Denmark in Uganda


Today is the Day of the African Child! Through the #EmpowHerProject, we’re tackling teenage pregnancy & empowering girls with SRHR knowledge, safe spaces & school re-entry support. 💜 Funded by 🇪🇺 EU in Uganda & Plan Finland 📍Koboko & Maracha #SRHR #YouthEmpowerment Plan International Uganda


Can we treat adults like children during workshops and trainings❔ Of course not ❕ CUSP is training 20 more #CSOs on the characteristics of #AdultLearning 📒👨🎓 to become successful trainers themselves and deliver workshops with lasting impact #ToT 👩🏫 EU in Uganda Bundesentwicklungsministerium


Hunger watching you waste away the second rain season..." The rains are here don’t just sit there! 🌧️ Get to your garden. Plant. Cultivate. Need help? 👉 Ask our agri extension staff for guidance this season. Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) #FarmSmart #PICOTUganda #ClimateSmartAg #GrowYourFood



Today we stand in solidarity with the people of South Sudan as they celebrate Independence Day! To our South Sudanese refugee communities in Bidibidi & Koboko, we see your resilience and are proud to serve you through Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) #SouthSudanIndependenceDay #WithRefugees
