RICE West Nile seek to position itself as a leader in building self-reliant communities through innovative, sustainable and community led initiatives.
Arua, West Nile, Uganda
Joined August 2012
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๐ Got a story that can drive climate action? ๐
Journalists in West Nile & Karamoja: pitch stories on climate justice, environmental accountability, inclusive decision-making & green livelihoods.
๐ฐ Earn UGX 100,000 per approved, published story on PLEXII!
๐
Nov 2026โJun 2027
๐ 6 districts
๐ฃ What environmental issue deserves more attention in your community?
Contact your district partner to get started!
#ClimateJustice #SEA_WNK #PLEXII
๐๐ฟ When Livelihoods and River Conservation Go Hand in Hand
How Oleimva Apiculture Association embraced beekeeping as an alternative livelihood.
For years, community members who now form Oleimva Apiculture Association cultivated rice in River Enyauโs riverbed, facing flooding and erosion.
Through the RCCV-EbA Project, working with RICE West Nile and the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), the association:
๐ถโโ๏ธ Stopped riverbed farming, giving the natural river corridor space to recover.
๐ฑ Planted Calliandra, Mahogany, and Grevillea along the upper buffer to stabilise soil and provide bee forage.
๐ฏ Established an apiary on adjacent community land as an alternative livelihood.
๐ Honey sales (about UGX 15,000 per litre) help members meet school fees and household expenses.
๐ค Supporting communities to restore ecosystems and build sustainable livelihoods: RICE West Nile, in collaboration with MWE, with support from GEF and UNEP.
#RICEWestNile #MinistryOfWaterAndEnvironment #UNEP #GEF #RiverEnyau #RCCVEbA
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Uganda launches its Investment Platform for Climate and Development ๐ฑ
Bringing government, investors and development partners together to mobilise climate finance and accelerate development action - building momentum towards #COP31.
๐ฉ๐ฐ is proud to be part of this initiative.
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๐ Strengthening Partnerships for Equitable Land Governance in Migration-Affected Communities
UCOBAC team together with Kathrin Zimmermann the country director of AWO International e.V. in Ugandaย held a courtesy meeting with Mr Solomon Osakan, the principal settlement commandant representing the Commissioner in charge for Refugees at the Office of the Prime Minister.
The meeting aimed to majorly introduce theย Effective and Equitable Land Governance for Migration-Affected Communities in Uganda (EELAG)ย project and the work the two organizations are doing in migration and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Recognising OPM's critical role in coordinating Uganda's refugee response, the engagement reaffirmed the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in promoting inclusive land governance, resilient livelihoods, peaceful coexistence and self-reliance among migration-affected communities.
Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC) is implementing theย ย EELAGย projectย in consortium with @AFARD_UG , @RICEWestNile and Community Volunteer Initiative for Development (COVOID) supported byย AWO Internationalย withย funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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๐ Got a story that can drive climate action? ๐
Journalists in West Nile & Karamoja: pitch stories on climate justice, environmental accountability, inclusive decision-making & green livelihoods.
๐ฐ Earn UGX 100,000 per approved, published story on PLEXII!
๐
Nov 2026โJun 2027
๐ 6 districts
๐ฃ What environmental issue deserves more attention in your community?
Contact your district partner to get started!
#ClimateJustice #SEA_WNK #PLEXII
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โBefore CORE, managing difficult situations was challenging. I was reactive. Today, I am reflective.โ - Deputy Head Teacher, Awa Primary School
๐ซ Teaching in refugee settlements brings emotional demands and challenges, including overcrowded classrooms.
Through the CORE Program (Coaching, Observing, Reflecting, and Engaging) under the INSPIRE Project, RICE West Nile supports teacher wellbeing and more empathetic classrooms in Imvepi Settlement.
๐ง After five Teacher Wellbeing sessions and six Social Emotional Learning (SEL) modules, he reflects:
๐ฃ๏ธ โThe training changed me from emotional reactivity to emotional intelligence. I learned to respond with intention and engage with empathy.โ
๐ฑ When teachers are supported, the whole school benefits. He calls for CORE to reach more schools across Imvepi Settlement.
๐ค Delivered by RICE West Nile in partnership with War Child Alliance, funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
@RICEWestNile @WarChildAlliance @DutchMFA
#INSPIREProject #CORE #TeacherWellbeing #ImvepiSettlement
โBefore CORE, managing difficult situations was challenging. I was reactive. Today, I am reflective.โ - Deputy Head Teacher, Awa Primary School
๐ซ Teaching in refugee settlements brings emotional demands and challenges, including overcrowded classrooms.
Through the CORE Program (Coaching, Observing, Reflecting, and Engaging) under the INSPIRE Project, RICE West Nile supports teacher wellbeing and more empathetic classrooms in Imvepi Settlement.
๐ง After five Teacher Wellbeing sessions and six Social Emotional Learning (SEL) modules, he reflects:
๐ฃ๏ธ โThe training changed me from emotional reactivity to emotional intelligence. I learned to respond with intention and engage with empathy.โ
๐ฑ When teachers are supported, the whole school benefits. He calls for CORE to reach more schools across Imvepi Settlement.
๐ค Delivered by RICE West Nile in partnership with War Child Alliance, funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
@RICEWestNile @WarChildAlliance @DutchMFA
#INSPIREProject #CORE #TeacherWellbeing #ImvepiSettlement
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๐๐ค WHO WILL BE THE CLIMATE CHAMPION? ๐
Six secondary schools in Madi Okollo are ready to debate, challenge ideas, and inspire climate action! ๐ฑ๐ฅ
Under the theme โClimate Action Begins with You and Me. ACT NOW!โ, young people are taking the lead in raising awareness and driving meaningful climate action.
๐ก Whose arguments will stand out?
๐ฟ Which school will emerge victorious?
๐ Let the battle of ideas begin!
#ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #SEAWNK #ActNow
๐๐ค WHO WILL BE THE CLIMATE CHAMPION? ๐
Six secondary schools in Madi Okollo are ready to debate, challenge ideas, and inspire climate action! ๐ฑ๐ฅ
Under the theme โClimate Action Begins with You and Me. ACT NOW!โ, young people are taking the lead in raising awareness and driving meaningful climate action.
๐ก Whose arguments will stand out?
๐ฟ Which school will emerge victorious?
๐ Let the battle of ideas begin!
#ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #SEAWNK #ActNow
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Mind = blown ๐คฏ
Fun fact: Mushrooms are fungi, not plants! ๐
In fact, genetically speaking, mushrooms are actually more closely related to animals (including humans!) than they are to plants.
Happy Fun Friday!
Mind = blown ๐คฏ
Fun fact: Mushrooms are fungi, not plants! ๐
In fact, genetically speaking, mushrooms are actually more closely related to animals (including humans!) than they are to plants.
Happy Fun Friday!
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๐ก Your next big idea starts with YOU!
What challenge in your community can you solve? Identify a problem, share your idea, collaborate with others and take the first step towards turning it into a practical solution.
Through i-UPSHIFT, young people are empowered to think creatively and turn ideas into opportunities for better livelihoods.
๐ Donโt just imagine change. Start creating it!
#iUPSHIFT #YouthInnovation #YouthEmpowerment @IloProspects
๐ก Your next big idea starts with YOU!
What challenge in your community can you solve? Identify a problem, share your idea, collaborate with others and take the first step towards turning it into a practical solution.
Through i-UPSHIFT, young people are empowered to think creatively and turn ideas into opportunities for better livelihoods.
๐ Donโt just imagine change. Start creating it!
#iUPSHIFT #YouthInnovation #YouthEmpowerment @IloProspects
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๐ณ ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ: ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅร๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐ฌ
๐ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐. ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก.
#StrรธmmeFoundation #FightingPoverty #50YearsOfImpact
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ACODE invites qualified individual consultants or firms to develop an evidence-based Resource Mobilisation Strategy for WENDA.
Learn more from the link here;
acode-u.org/bids/WENDA_RMS_Tโฆ
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Call for proposals to review and update @westnilewenda 's Human Resources,finance,and procurement policies.
See details in the link ๐๐
acode-u.org/bids/WENDA_Revieโฆ
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๐๐ WHO NEEDS POPCORN WHEN YOU HAVE WHITE ANTS? ๐๐ค๐คฃ
Forget your samosas, chapatis and roasted groundnuts for a moment! Tonightโs special on the menu is SIKUA โ natureโs own evening snacks! ๐๐ฅ
Fresh from the ground, crispy when fried, and packed with that traditional taste that takes you straight back to the village! ๐๐คค
Some of you will say, โEeeeh, how can you eat those things?โ ๐คฃ๐คฃ Yet the same people will finish the whole plate when nobody is watching! ๐๐
๐๐ WHO NEEDS POPCORN WHEN YOU HAVE WHITE ANTS? ๐๐ค๐คฃ
Forget your samosas, chapatis and roasted groundnuts for a moment! Tonightโs special on the menu is SIKUA โ natureโs own evening snacks! ๐๐ฅ
Fresh from the ground, crispy when fried, and packed with that traditional taste that takes you straight back to the village! ๐๐คค
Some of you will say, โEeeeh, how can you eat those things?โ ๐คฃ๐คฃ Yet the same people will finish the whole plate when nobody is watching! ๐๐
Be honest nowโฆ ๐๐พ
๐คค Team โServe me a full plate!โ
๐ Team โI only eat them in the village!โ
๐ Team โEven if you pay me, Iโm not touching those things!โ
๐คฃ๐คฃ In West Nile, we don't just eat snacks; we eat culture, memories and tradition! โค๏ธ๐ฟ
So, who is ready for a plate of white ants and a cup of tea this evening? โ๐๐
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๐ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LEARNING MEETS THE RIGHT SUPPORT?
From improved mathematics scores to stronger teacher wellbeing, change is happening in Imvepi Refugee Settlement! ๐
Discover how the MOFA Project is empowering learners and strengthening local capacity through @RICEWestNile and War Child Alliance. ๐ค
๐ FROM 39% TO 65%!
Sarah, a P.3 pupil at Supiri Primary School, whose mathematics performance improved from 39% in Term 1 to 65% in Term 2! ๐
๐ฌ โI am confident that by the end of the year my overall performance will be much better.โ
Thatโs the power of learning that builds skills and confidence! ๐ป๐
