Current Projects
Strengthening the One Health approach in Uganda’s Terego and Madi – Okollo Districts
Kulika Uganda received a grant from the German Government (BMZ) and Malteser International (MI) to implement a 29-month project entitled “Strengthening the One Health approach in Uganda’s Terego and Madi – Okollo Districts for the refugee and host populations”. The overall objective is to contribute to improvement of the health situation of the population in Terego and Madi – Okollo communities in the West Nile region through using a Holistic One Health (OH) approach.
Design for Second Life Innovations training
The project seeks to collaborate with refugee and host community members from Rhino and Imvepi refugee settlements, fostering alternative uses of Samsung phones. This initiative aims to create electronic-aided technologies that address identified problems at the individual, household, and community levels. The purpose is to engage participants inclusively, encouraging creative use of Samsung phones to design and enhance technologies that effectively tackle community challenges, leading to income-generating opportunities for a better quality of life.
Improving Livelihoods through Employment Opportunities
Kulika Uganda is implementing a 2 year and 7 months project entitled “Improving Livelihoods through Employment Opportunities for Vulnerable Youth from Refugee and Host Communities in West Nile, Uganda” with funding from BMZ Germany government and Malteser International targeting 1,233 beneficiaries from Rhino-camp and Imvepi Refugee settlement in Terego and Madi Okollo District.
Inclusive Quality Education and Life Long Learning - SF
Kulika Uganda in partnership with Stromme Foundation are implementing a program in Bidibidi refugee settlement- Ariwa sub county (Zone 5) in Ariwa I, ariwa II cluster and Yangani cluster and Bijo Sub County, promoting social change and sustainable development through access to quality education and increased income generation.
Open University Commonwealth Scholarships in Msc. Gobal Development
Kulika Uganda continues to drive its education initiatives by implementing the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships program which empowers Ugandan development practitioners through postgraduate education. The program is currently running with three cohorts enrolled with the goal to strengthen Uganda’s development sector by equipping practitioners with specialized knowledge and skills. The 2022 cohort consists of 14 scholarship holders, the 2023 cohort has 9 and the 2024 cohort includes 10 scholars. Plans are already underway to enroll a new group for the 2025 cohort ensuring the program’s continuity and sustained impact.
Early Childhood
Development
Centre
We are focused on enhancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) for the children of market vendors in Ggaba and Nateete markets. We have established ECD centers that provide a safe and nurturing environment for children while their parents’ work. These centers focus on the development of children offering activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth. We also train caregivers primarily women vendors on best practices in child care including nutrition and developmental milestones, ensuring the children receive quality care and early education. We conduct regular monitoring to assess the effectiveness of the ECD centers and continuously adapts to meet the children’s evolving needs.