What It Takes to Grow Food in a Refugee Settlement
The agri-demonstration site in Rubondo Zone, Nakivale Refugee Settlement, was established in June 2025 to support food production, skills training, and income generation among refugee households. Over a seven-month period, the site has developed into a thriving space for nursery management, vegetable cultivation, and community-based training, despite consistent environmental and resource constraints.Initial work focused on […]
Addressing Food Insecurity Gaps During the Christmas Solidarity Initiative in Uganda
On 24th December 2025, distribution points across Kampala’s five divisions – Makindye, Rubaga, Kampala Central, Nakawa, and Kawempe began receiving registered refugee households for the Christmas Solidarity Initiative. It was an initiative to address immediate shortages reported in the weeks leading up to the festive period.Support from Brigitte and Friends (Switzerland) and Luisa and Family […]
How Basic Supplies Like Washing Power Influence Refugee Livelihoods in Uganda
In humanitarian conversations, food, shelter, and medical aid often dominate the narrative. Hygiene, something as simple an item as washing powder, rarely holds the same level of attention. Yet, in refugee communities across Uganda, a recent initiative by the Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (AORW-U) shows that something as ordinary as washing powder can […]
Kugawana Project Redirects Surplus Food across Kampala Markets
In Kampala’s markets, the struggle is hard to miss. By late afternoon, piles of unsold vegetables begin to wilt, fruits get rotten, and perfectly edible food is left to rot. At the same time, across the city, refugee households are cutting off meals, stretching what little they have, or sleeping without meals.The Kugawana Project works […]
Job Opportunity: Enterprise Development Officer Organization
Agronomist – AORW-U Enterprise Development Officer Organization Location: Kampala Uganda Contract: Full-time Application Deadline:January 31, 2026 We are seeking a motivated and skilled Enterprise Development Officer to support refugee women-led businesses. The role involves providing training, mentorship, and market linkages to strengthen entrepreneurship and improve livelihoods among refugee and host communities About AORW-U The Association […]
2026-2028 Supplier Registration
Supply of Goods, Services & Works HOME News and Blog AORW-U Bid Invitation 2026-2028 Bid Invitation Notice Invitation to Bid for Goods/Services/Works (2026-2028) The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (AORW-U) is a non governmental organization dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by refugee women and host communities in Uganda. With funding support from RUFORUM […]
Job Opportunity:Agronomist
Agronomist – AORW-U Agronomist Location: Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda Contract: Full-time Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (AORW-U) is seeking an experienced and passionate Agronomist to lead transformative agricultural interventions in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on food security […]
Job Opportunity:Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant – AORW-U Administrative Assistant Location: Kampala, Uganda Contract: Full-time/Fixed-term Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (AORW-U) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our Kampala office operations. This position is crucial in maintaining organizational efficiency and enabling our program teams to deliver meaningful […]
Job Opportunity:Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
M&E Officer – AORW-U Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Location: Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda Reports to: Program Manager Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda (AORW-U) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support our transformative programs serving refugee communities in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. This is […]
Flavors of Resilience: Refugee Chef Competition
Support Girls’ Menstrual Hygiene To Retain Them In School Event Goal: Raising funds to support refugees, promoting cultural diversity, and celebrating refugee culinary heritage. BackgroundThe Refugee Chef Cooking Competition is an event born from the recognition and celebration of the rich culinary heritage and talent within refugee communities. Refugees often bring with them a wealth […]