At Davision Refugee Organisation, we are proud to announce a meaningful partnership with KRC (Kabarole Research Centre) in delivering life-changing support to refugees in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement through the Kulea Watoto program.
This collaboration is more than just a program, it’s a powerful step toward restoring dignity, self-reliance, and hope for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Through the Kulea Watoto initiative, we are equipping 45 beneficiaries including men, women, and teenage mothers with practical vocational skills in hairdressing and tailoring/sewing. These training sessions are not just about learning a trade, they are about unlocking the potential within each participant to build a better life, support their families, and become contributors to their communities.
Empowering Vulnerable Groups
Many of the program participants have faced deep challenges displacement, poverty, trauma, and gender-based violence. Teenage mothers, in particular, often face stigma and limited opportunities. By engaging them in structured, supportive skills training, we are creating pathways to healing, independence, and confidence.
This project doesn’t just impact the individual beneficiaries, it uplifts entire families and communities. When a woman learns tailoring, she doesn’t just gain a skill; she creates a source of income, can pay for her children’s school needs, and becomes a role model. When a young man masters hairdressing, he regains a sense of purpose and economic stability.
Building Resilience in Kyaka II
Located in Western Uganda, Kyaka II Settlement is home to over 130,000 refugees, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The challenges here are real limited access to jobs, education, and health services but so is the resilience. Our collaboration with KRC is built on that spirit of resilience. Together, we are investing in human potential, one skill at a time.
Beyond Training Creating Lasting Change
Our vision goes beyond teaching practical skills. We are fostering entrepreneurship, encouraging self-reliance, and nurturing leadership. The impact of this program will ripple outward as participants use their new skills to start businesses, train others, and contribute to the economic and social fabric of Kyaka II.
We believe true empowerment happens when people are given the tools to shape their own futures. That’s what the Kulea Watoto program is all about.
A Call to Support
We extend our deepest gratitude to KRC for their collaboration, and to the community of Kyaka II for their trust and participation. As we move forward, we call on partners, donors, and stakeholders to support this initiative and help us reach even more refugees with hope, opportunity, and empowerment.
Together, we are not just responding to needs we are nurturing talent, dignity, and possibility.
