Heifer International Uganda

In partnership with Mastercard Foundation , we work with youth in Busoga region to create opportunities for meaningful employment in specific agricultural value chains. Last week, we had checkins with the #saye project youthful participants who revealed their great businesses to us, and narrated their journey to envisioning great beginings of success for their projects. Together, we hope to see transformation of young people in agribusiness in Busoga region by 2029. Heifer International Africa CURAD Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) ASIGMA Federation of Small & Medium Enterprises-Uganda William Matovu Surita Sandosham

We interfaced with Babirye Yvonne a baker and Kabbiru Peter of Saala g.nuts, young entrepreneurs nurturing their businesses with support from #SAYE . These are currently undergoing incubation at CURAD , our partner in the journey of uplifting the youth of Busoga out of poverty. #YoungAfricaWorks Mastercard Foundation Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) William Matovu Surita Sandosham Adesuwa Ifedi Heifer International Africa

We call upon job applicants for the position of one Communication Officer for the SAYE Project (Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment) which can be accessed HERE (https://lnkd.in/ds8QVb2t). Please note that the only website through which Heifer International advertises job opportunities is Job Vite (https://jobe.jobvite.com). Please ignore all other links published about job opportunities at Heifer International. #YoungAfricaWorks Mastercard Foundation CURAD Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) ASIGMA

From 7-9th Nov 2024, we were privileged to participate in the Trans-Africa Investment Summit. Organised under the theme: A Global Gateway for Development Collaboration between Africa and the Diaspora, the Summit was hosted by Pilot International and powered by Pilot International Inc.(Women Entrepreneurship Forum Africa-WEFA.Trans Africa Investment Summit) It provided a gateway to facilitate trade amongst African countries and the world by providing a physical networking platform for participants to interface with their potential clients and partners, exporters, importers, suppliers and distributors, as well as to attract investment opportunities for business. Our Energy Projects Manager Edna Nyamwaka discussed Heifer International’s agric tech work which leverages solar energy to improve both productivity and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. She also discussed our collaborative efforts currently being implemented like the DREEM Hub project with support from Mott Foundation to promote a stable water-energy nexus and how these efforts will support small holder farmers’ resilience and productivity. Robert Ddamulira, Ph.D. William Matovu Surita Sandosham Adesuwa Ifedi Heifer International Heifer International Africa

We are hiring!   Two interesting opportunities are up for grabs. Share widely and encourage colleagues / friends to apply Communications Officer – SAYE - https://lnkd.in/ds8QVb2t Driver – SAYE - https://lnkd.in/dtUvF-_b

We are hiring! Follow the link below for details. https://lnkd.in/dkdXrTHq

The #Energyweek is a space worth being in this week. So much to learn about the opportunities for Uganda in adopting clean energy, so much innovation! The two energy ministers officiated at the opening ceremony today and emphasised the need to adopt renewable energy for sustainability. Mott Foundation National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) - Uganda

National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) - Uganda Heifer International

Finance and Grants Manager SAYE Project re-advertised. Follow the link below for details and stand a chance to serve at Heifer International Uganda as part of the team that ensures a dignified life for the smallholder farmer. https://lnkd.in/dtCika2U  

At the Mastercard Foundation Communications CoP retreat, there is so much to learn. What stood out for me is the intentionality to be inclusive as we work hard to ensure an employed youth. People with different abilities ought to be specially thought about and brought to the table to access opportunities in equal measure - So says Mulenzi Tonny from Light for the World Uganda #YoungAfricaWorks #SAYEProject Heifer International Uganda Heifer International CURAD Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda)