A refugee-led organization empowering communities through regenerative agriculture, education, and sustainable livelihoods in Nakivale, Uganda.
Unidos Social Innovation Center was established in 2018 by a group of refugees living in Nakivale to address food insecurity and create livelihood opportunities after food rations were drastically reduced.
Today, we serve over 20,000 refugees from Congo, Burundi, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan. We address hunger crises and create livelihoods through regenerative approaches that restore both land and hope.
Our mission is to empower young refugees through appropriate training and teach them inclusive entrepreneurial skills that enable them to create their own jobs and opportunities.
Comprehensive initiatives that address education, agriculture, and economic empowerment.
English courses, business training, and leadership development programs that equip refugees with the skills they need to thrive.
Organic soap making, mushroom cultivation, and tree planting programs that create sustainable income for women in the community.
Natural farming training, soil regeneration through vermicomposting, food forest design, and waste recycling techniques.
Established 6 food forests promoting biodiversity while equipping new arrivals with farming tools and knowledge.
in regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming
through entrepreneurship and farming programs
impacted across 7+ nationalities
restoring biodiversity and food forests
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 transform lives.
"Through Unidos, I found not just a livelihood, but a purpose. Now I help other women discover their own potential."
Your contribution helps us expand our programs and reach more refugees in need.
Every donation directly supports training programs, farming supplies, and community development.
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Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Isingiro District, South West Uganda
