Promoting employability, innovation and social enterprise for Displaced youths and vulnerable communities
Join Our MissionAmkeni is our acronym name standing for Alliance Made in Kyaka to enable New Initiatives for Development. Amkeni Uganda was founded in 2023 with the mission; "promoting the employability, innovations and social enterprise to forcedly displaced youths, vulnerable women and those of surrounding Host communities through skilling, education and financial inclusion services".
Our name "Amkeni" means "Arise" in Swahili, reflecting our commitment to helping communities rise above poverty and inequality.
Over the past 2 years, we've impacted over 500 lives through our various programs focused on education for infants, livelihood programs and vocational training.
Our team consists of local Ugandan professionals and refugees volunteers working together to create sustainable solutions tailored to each community's unique needs.
We Providing quality education to children and vocational training to youths, focusing on displaced communities and vulnerable groups
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Empowering individuals with sustainable livelihood skills and resources to achieve economic independence and resilience
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In refugee settlement schools, environmental protection is key to creating healthy learning spaces. Challenges like limited space and erosion risk threaten student well-being
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The intervention intends to enhance health, dignity and well-being of learners at school through thought Sustainable wash solution
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The intervention empowers refugees youth and women by teaching digital skills to boost employability, information access, and self‑reliance.
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