Paulinho Muzaliwa
Founder - Permaculture Educator English"When food rations were cut in 2018, we had two choices: wait for help or grow our own food. We chose to grow."
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We are honored to share that Paulinho Muzaliwa, our founder, was recently awarded the prestigious Gene Dewey Refugee Award by USA for UNHCR for his visionary leadership and extraordinary dedication to helping people forcibly displaced from their homes.
This recognition highlights the impact of refugee-led organizations in creating sustainable solutions within their own communities.
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"When food rations were cut in 2018, we had two choices: wait for help or grow our own food. We chose to grow."
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"J'enseigne aux femmes a fabriquer du savon et a cultiver des champignons. Mais ce que j'enseigne vraiment, c'est qu'elles peuvent construire quelque chose qui leur appartient."
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"Quand j'ai commence a cultiver les champignons, je gagnais 2,000 UGX par jour. Maintenant, avec les prix du marche sur le telephone, je vends directement. 8,000 UGX par jour."
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"Nilifundishwa kutengeneza sabuni na sasa ninauza sabuni nne kwa wiki. Watoto wangu wanakwenda shule. Kitu kimoja kidogo kilbadilisha kila kitu."
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"Vermicomposting has emerged as a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture in Nakivale, turning waste into rich soil that feeds families."
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"Unidos Social Innovation Centre's permaculture work in Nakivale Refugee Settlement wins the Lush Spring Prize Award."
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"Imagine living in a place where you don't have any opportunity to generate money. Our permaculture training is changing that."
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"38 women across 3 villages received menstrual health education. 16 sessions, 90% improved hygiene knowledge, family planning adoption up."
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"6,100 kg biochar produced in 2025 using locally-fabricated Kon-Tiki kilns. Applied to 9 maize farms, 128 banana seedlings, 23 fruit trees."
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"50 ecological toilets planned for Nakivale. 30% sanitation coverage, 8,000+ DRC families arrived, only 7L water per household per day."
Read full story →Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now living in Nakivale refugee camp, Mariam is a passionate soap maker who serves as Program Manager at Unidos.
She leads women's projects, teaching other refugees how to make organic soap while providing business training and networking opportunities that rebuild lives.
"Through Unidos, I found not just a livelihood, but a purpose. Now I help other women discover their own potential."
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