This 1st March 8/10 groups pitched their innovations from the UpShift program, 6 among them will get seed capital of 500,000Ugx to test and improve them. The innovations are addressing unemployment, teenage pregnancy, school dropping, and discrimination in Nakivale.ILO Prospects

Follow the TVET conference on the WorldSkills Namibia page. Link below fb.watch/c2zifGJKFp/

There's a patient at Nsambya Hospital with multiple fractures post-surgery with low hemoglobin levels and requires Blood Transfusion. Any one with O-ve blood group who is due for donation can go to Nakasero or Mengo blood bank and donate urgently to save a life. Call 0772 601765

First time for team refugee in skills competition, true reflection of inclusion. Big ups ILO Prospects 👌

Thank you for making Uganda proud Mugerwa. Congratulations 🎊

The General Plenary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has commenced at the UN in Geneva. Key issues include measures to be taken globally to address the impact of COVID-19 in LDC countries, issues of Maritime Labour, advancing decent work & social security Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

#HappeningNow ANCHOR supported by ILO Prospects to equip #BTVET instructors and #MSMEs to deliver quality #OSH for #decentwork through #ToT. Pheona Namuyaba @IbenyaOpio Enabel in Uganda UNHCR @mastercardfoundation Patrick Munduga @mukasahakeem Sarah Acham

In Uganda,1⃣7⃣5⃣ youth are getting skilled on in-demand vocational skills with ANCHOR. The training has balanced representation of gender 👉85 ♀️ + 90 ♂️ and hosts and refugees. 👉85 Ugandans🇺🇬, 90 refugees 🏳‍ Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Karin Boven ILO East Africa ILO Africa

Prioritizing safety 🦺and health ⚕️of the youth In 🇺🇬, private sector organizations which have agreed to absorb youth apprentices in the work-based training programmes, underwent 3-day Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training with ANCHOR. #WYSD2022

Congratulations to EazyAgric and Mcash for representing Uganda. Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 MAAIF 🇺🇬 Hon. Kyakulaga Fred Bwino MP Hon. Rwamirama Bright Kanyontore

In Uganda, the ILO & UNICEF are training potential mentors for the #refugee and host community youth. Mentors will support youth to generate innovative solutions for the challenges faced by their communities. #iUPSHIFT #Innovate4UG #innovation #PROSPECTSPartnership

Takeaways from World Bank's Africa-Korea Agtech Challenge and Summit ⁦Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11⁩ agfundernews.com/look-to-other-…

Meet Aris Zuberi Ajaga a 24-year-old young man who gained expertize in carpentry after undergoing serious training through the THRIVE Project. #Aris wants to use the skills he gained to impact his community. ANCHOR @ILO_EASTAFRICA linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Here is the 3rd pitch from the series of innovative ideas💡 Refugee and host community youth mentors in Uganda trained on ILO & UNICEF's #UPSHIFT trainings share their plans to support their community. #innovate4ug #PROSPECTSPartnership

This is the 4th pitch from the series of innovative ideas 💡 shared by host and refugee community youth mentors at the #iUPSHIFT training programme- a joint ILO & UNICEF initiative in Uganda. #innovate4ug #PROSPECTSPartnership

👨‍🏭EIIP training in Uganda The International Labour Organization & @UNHCR trained local contractors on using labour-intensive approaches in the construction of Multipurpose Community Centres near #refugee settlements. EIIP will also provide employment & skilling opportunities to refugee & host communities.

👩‍💻Addressing Digital Skills Gaps for Microwork ▶️In #Uganda, International Labour Organization has engaged with the key stakeholders to validate findings of its feasibility assessments which is aimed at generating more #digital employment opportunities #PROSPECTSPartnership

International Labour Organization Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Karin Boven Pheona Namuyaba Stephen OPIO National Organisation of Trade Unions FUE Netherlands Mission in Geneva Mia Seppo 🗣️Panel discussion 📈On scaling digital microwork, the internet economy, global refugee success stories on micro work, and addressing challenges on the digital skills gap ℹ️ℹ️ Participants International Labour Organization NITA-Uganda UNICEF Adenauer-Stiftung Her Dreams Count

🎉Congratulations ! 👩‍🎓To the 191 graduates of Hotel Management Apprenticeship programme. A joint initiative of International Labour Organization Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Uganda Hotel Owners Association & UGANDA HOTEL AND TOURISM TRAINING INSTITUTE in Uganda.🇺🇬 #PROSPECTSPartnership

🌍At the International Labour Organization PROSPECTS Brown Bag Lunch, experts shared impactful interventions supporting host & refugee communities in the Arab States & Africa. From financial access to decent work, the discussion highlighted solutions that make a difference. Shaza Al Jondi Stephen OPIO