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World Bank Provides $150 Million Grant To Support Host Communities and Refugees in Uganda
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On April 17, 2019, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a grant of $150 million additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to boost an ongoing project to improve access to basic social services, expand economic opportunities, and enhance environmental management targeting both refugees and communities that host them. The $150 million-project is financed through…

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SNV Supports Sanitation Improvement Drive in Pakwach
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In Uganda’s Pakwach district (and beyond), the active involvement of the youth group Wang Mpaka Youth Bricklaying Group in the district’s sanitation drive is inspiring neighbouring communities. Enabled by government leadership, SNV’s rural sanitation strategy, Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All is increasing interest to adopt a similar approach to take sanitation to scale. Effecting positive changes that support long-term and sustainable…

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UK, Germany and Norway Support Skills Development
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As part of ongoing efforts to prepare Ugandans for jobs in upcoming infrastructure projects, the Skills for Construction (S4C) initiative was officially launched on 26th June 2019. The project aims to train a pool of 1,500 young people in basic construction skills, pipefitting and rigging. The training is implemented by the Employment and Skills for Eastern…

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