Christine Ajiduru is a 28-year-old mother of four living in Jue, Odupi Sub-county Terego District. Before joining SEED4You, her livelihood was limited and unstable. She relied on small-scale brewing, earning about UGX 10,000 a week which was insufficient to meet the needs of her large family. Christine had previously trained in...
In the face of urgent humanitarian needs, the CEFORD “A New Start in Safety” project, supported by #WeltHungerHilfe, is helping transform the lives of newly arrived refugees in West Nile. This video captures real field interventions reaching thousands of South Sudanese, Congolese, and Sudanese refugees through integrated support in nutrition,...
CEFORD, through the Gender Equality and Resilience (GEAR) Project, successfully organized a three-day Inclusive Market Place event in Arua City. The event brought together participants from Omugo host community, refugee settlement areas, Arua City, and the public, creating an open and vibrant platform for business interaction and learning. watch here...
Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD) conducted a joint field monitoring exercise across Moyo and Obongi districts to assess the functionality and effectiveness of community governance structures supported under the Strengthening Civic Participation for Effective Accountability and Transparency (SEAT) Project. The visit focused on Parish Development Committees (PDCs), Community Monitoring...
“Today I can support my family and pay school fees for my children. I feel proud not only because I earn, but because I now guide others.” – Driciru Bella Driciru Bella, a 35-year-old mother of five from Omugo Sub-county in Terego District, has grown from financial dependence to a...
The Young Africa Works Disgest-Issue2 The Young Africa Works Digest Issue 2 is a publication of the Uganda ProgramCommunications Community of Practice, showcasing impact stories, insights, and programupdates from Mastercard Foundation initiatives in Uganda. This edition highlights the journeysof young entrepreneurs, students, and innovators across the country, from agribusiness anddigital...
In Obolokofuku West Cell, Tanganika Ward, Central Division of Arua City, lives a woman whose story echoes resilience, transformation, and hope. Lenia Mildred, a 43-year-old woman with a visual impairment, was once underestimated and marginalized. Today, she is a respected entrepreneur, trainer, and mother of six, running five diverse businesses...
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, the inspiring story of Nyagai Jal (Angelina) stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, determination, and transformative potential of women when given opportunities to thrive. A 40-year-old refugee, mother of five, foster parent to over 15 children, and a leader in...
