Empowering refugee talents through skills, creativity, and community
Art & Creativity Exhibitions
Weekly showcases for 6-10 young artists, providing opportunities to sell their work.
Vocational Training
We offer high-quality vocational and business programs.
Activities
Organise weekly 2.5-hour football matches engaging 100+ youth annually from 3 nationalities.
Community Training Hub
Learning Center
This community training center is designed to accommodate up to 100 participants and offers a range of specialized facilities to support skill-building and community development. It includes dedicated spaces for vocational training in hairdressing, catering, and IT, along with a community garden for permaculture education. Additional amenities include childcare facilities to support women with young children, trainer accommodations for extended programs, and a multipurpose space for gatherings and events, fostering social connection and lifelong learning. We invite everyone to contribute to build modern and sustainable learning center for refugees commuity in Nakivale.
Our mission
Is to equip refugee women and youth with vocational and entrepreneurship skills to create sustainable livelihoods and economic inclusion. We envision a refugee community in Nakivale and beyond where women and young people are self-reliant, economically independent, and have equal opportunities to thrive. Our purpose is to empower them to build dignified, self-sustaining futures by creating businesses, accessing employment and influencing policies that affect them.
Why We Do It
In Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement, young refugees struggle with language and cultural barriers, limited job opportunities, restricted access to capital, and social exclusion, leaving many reliant on aid. Single and teen mothers are particularly vulnerable, lacking the skills, education, and support needed for financial independence. Their challenges are compounded by childcare responsibilities, social stigma, and a heightened risk of exploitation.
Our project tackles these challenges by empowering refugee youth through entrepreneurship, providing training, mentorship, and access to business networks to help them create sustainable sources of income.
Economic empowerment is at the core of UJUZI’s mission. We strive to expand training programs, broaden education access and strengthen financial independence pathways. By focusing on entrepreneurship, vocational education and continuous support, we provide the tools, resources and confidence for refugees to take charge of their futures.