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Jafar and members in his farmer group attend to their garden in Village IV of the Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe. Following training by Kulea Watoto, Jafar and five other collegaues formed a group that is practising horticulture
Thriving farming communities in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement: Jafar Omondi’s story

In the sunny Village Four of Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe district lies a flourishing garden of collard greens popularly known as sukuma and cabbages.  Jafar Omondi, a 46-year-old father of six, weeds this garden alongside his wife and four other colleagues. When asked if it is not too hot to be working, he responds with a hearty laugh. “It is worth it! This garden must be taken care of because it is making money for every single person here.”
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Benon Gumisiriza, a caregiver at Lucky Early Learning Center in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement conducts a learning session in his class
Changing Perceptions: Benon Gumisiriza's Journey as a Male Caregiver

In Uganda, the belief that child-rearing is solely a woman’s responsibility runs deep. This cultural norm was challenged when Benon Gumisiriza, a passionate caregiver, joined the Lucky Early Learning Center in the Mukondo C Village, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement early this year in 2024.
Jeanette Mukarukunda holds fresh vegetables from her home garden. The Kulea Watoto Project offers training and agricultural tools to help build sustainable livelihoods for both refugees and host communities
Roots of Resilience: Jeanette’s Journey to Self-Reliance

When Jeanette Mukarukunda arrived in the bustling Kyaka II Refugee Settlement with her two young children, a heavy weight of uncertainty pressed on her shoulders. Surrounded by vibrant chatter and the hustle of life in the settlement, her heart raced with worry: where would they live, and how would she feed her family?
Parents at Mungufeni Home Learning Center sow maize seeds at a garden next to the school. The Center Management Commitee plans to harvest the crops to provide meals for learners at school and also support with scholastic materials
Cultivating Hope: A Community's Commitment to Learning and Growth

In the heart of the Monopana Village, Chabili Parish, Romogi Sub- County, 45 kilometers from Yumbe Town, heavy rains have created opportunities for parents in both host and South Sudanese refugee communities. They are seizing the chance to cultivate a variety of food crops to support the young children attending early learning.
Francis Banda, a client under the Kulea Watoto Project, displays boxes of chalk ready for hit the market. Francis is grateful to the project for the skills in financial management and nurturing children that have made him a better father and businessman
Crafting Hope: Francis Banda's Chalk-Making Triumph

Francis Banda, a 33-year-old refugee from South Sudan and a devoted father of three, faced immense challenges upon arriving in Uganda in 2019. Struggling to find work, he turned to entrepreneurship with just Shs.1 million (about $300) in hand. His venture? Making chalk.
Rose Poni sits by her market stall. Through the Kulea Watoto Project, Poni‘s life has been transformed and she is able to provide for her basic needs and those of her young daughter
A New Chapter: How Rose Found Hope and Financial Independence

Rose Poni, a 45-year-old South Sudanese refugee, arrived at the Bidi Bidi settlement in Yumbe District in 2020, fleeing the turmoil of her homeland. Like many refugees, she faced an uncertain future, but her story is one of resilience and determination, made possible through the support of the Kulea Watoto Project.
John Byamungu prepares chicken feed for his recently received chicks that he acquired through the seed grant provided by the Kulea Watoto Project
Eggs of Opportunity : Transforming Lucky Early ECD Center

In the heart of Mukondo C Village, nestled within the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, lies Lucky Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center - a vibrant oasis of hope and opportunity for its over 300 young learners.