By Our Reporter
In a landmark moment for development and humanitarian response in Uganda, Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC), in collaboration with Save the Children International-Uganda, has officially launched the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) in Kyegegwa District. This ambitious and transformative five-year program marks a bold step towards building resilience and sustainability among refugee and host communities.
The URRI program is generously funded by the Royal Danish Embassy – DANIDA and is poised to deliver wide-reaching impact across Uganda. With a strategic focus on climate-smart agriculture, environmental restoration, and gender equality and social inclusion, the initiative is tailored to address the complex challenges facing vulnerable communities in the face of climate change, economic uncertainty, and social displacement.
At the core of URRI’s mission is the empowerment of 8,000 smallholder farmers in Kyegegwa District alone, alongside an estimated 250,000 individuals across the country. This includes both refugee populations and Ugandan host communities—ensuring a unified and inclusive approach to development. The program seeks to equip these communities with the tools, skills, and support systems they need not only to survive but to thrive.
KRC brings decades of grassroots experience, research expertise, and community mobilization to this collaboration, working closely with Save the Children and other key partners to ensure the program is contextually relevant, participatory, and sustainable. By championing environmentally conscious agricultural practices and promoting social equity, the URRI initiative places communities at the heart of change.
Speaking at the launch event, representatives from KRC and Save the Children expressed optimism about the potential for long-term impact. “This is more than a development project—it is a movement for transformation, equity, and resilience,” said a KRC official.
The Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative is a testament to what is possible when local expertise, international support, and community-driven action come together. As the program begins its journey, it holds the promise of not only improving livelihoods but also setting a new standard for inclusive development in Uganda and beyond.
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