Eight Rural Transformation Specialists Graduate from African Rural University with Bachelor’s Degrees in Rural Development
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Eight Rural Transformation Specialists Graduate from African Rural University with Bachelor’s Degrees in Rural Development

ByKiiza Nobert

On November 22nd, 2024, African Rural University (ARU) marked another milestone in rural transformation as eight Rural Transformation Specialists received their Bachelor’s Degrees in Rural Development at the university’s 10th Graduation Ceremony, held at the Kagadi main campus.  This transformative occasion celebrated the achievements of Ampire Mariam, Atuhairwe Jane, Nakate Claire, Nambuya Dianah, Kobusinge Mawanda,…

Advancing Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening in Bunyoro Sub-region

Advancing Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening in Bunyoro Sub-region

ByKiiza Nobert

Over 6000 women have been screened under the newly implemented Cervical Cancer Project in Kagadi, Kibbaale and Kakumiro Districts, following a significant increase in the number of women seeking these services. The Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT), with support from the Female Cancer Foundation (FCF), is implementing a 2.5-year cervical cancer prevention initiative…

URDT enrolls more members in the Voucher System for Rural Transformationin Kagadi District

URDT enrolls more members in the Voucher System for Rural Transformationin Kagadi District

ByKiiza Nobert

The Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT) has taken another innovativestep towards promoting regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration through theCommunity Asset Voucher for Rural Transformation project by enrolling 17 more communitymembers into the Sarafu Network, a digital voucher system. This year, URDT in partnership with Grassroots Economics (GE) of Kenya, introduced theCommunity Asset Voucher…

The URDT Schools Learning Environment Improved

The URDT Schools Learning Environment Improved

ByKiiza Nobert

In a bid to improve the students’ learning environment and performance, URDT has expanded learning space for her schools, with the primary section studying from Kanywamiyaga, in Kagadi district, and the secondary section in Nkondo-Kakumiro district. This came with renovations and construction of more structures at the schools including dormitories, micro flash toilets, bathrooms, as…

URDT and ARU Join Rotary Cancer Run in Kagadi to Support Cancer Treatment
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URDT and ARU Join Rotary Cancer Run in Kagadi to Support Cancer Treatment

ByKiiza Nobert

On 25th of August, 2024, the Uganda Rural Development and Training Program (URDT) and African Rural University (ARU), in partnership with the Rotaract Club of Kagadi, actively participated in the annual Rotary Cancer Run held in Kagadi Town. The event aimed to raise funds for the purchase of a radiotherapy machine at St. Joseph’s Nsambya…

URDT/ARU is set to pilot the Community Asset Voucher program for rural transformation
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URDT/ARU is set to pilot the Community Asset Voucher program for rural transformation

ByKiiza Nobert

The Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT), in partnership with Grassroots Economics (GE) of Kenya, is set to pilot the Community Asset Voucher system in rural communities of Uganda, aiming to develop a socio-economic model for rural transformation. URDT, is a rural-based organization founded in 1987, has the mission to enable the people of…

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Silvana Franco Veltkamp
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Silvana Franco Veltkamp

ByKiiza Nobert

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Mother Organisation URDT’s  co-founder, Silvana Franco Veltkamp . Silvana Franco Veltkamp was born in North Africa, Tunis, and raised in Italy. In her teens, Silvana spent a year living and studying in Mogadishu, Somalia. This experience cemented her love and…

Graduates of URDT Institute join the rest of the participants at the EXCO showcase at Helipad, Serena Hotel
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Graduates of URDT Institute join the rest of the participants at the EXCO showcase at Helipad, Serena Hotel

ByKiiza Nobert

Three graduates of Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT-I) showcase skills and their products at Helipad gardens, Serena Hotel in Kampala. The showcase took place on 23rd October, 2023 where twenty one partners of the Foundation participated. This was as a result of the visit by the Executive Committee of the Mastercard Foundation where…

District Stake holders Applaud URDT-I for transforming youth into responsible citizens
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District Stake holders Applaud URDT-I for transforming youth into responsible citizens

ByKiiza Nobert

The leadership of twenty districts and four Refugee Settlements in Mid-West and Mid-Central Uganda have acknowledged URDT-I for the transformative changes it has brought to the communities by enabling youth to transition to work in the private sector. This acknowledgment came during stakeholder review and reflection meetings held by URDT-I from the 11th to the…

The Executive Director of Uganda National NGO Forum Commends URDT’s Approach to Development

The Executive Director of Uganda National NGO Forum Commends URDT’s Approach to Development

ByKiiza Nobert

The Executive Director of Uganda National NGO Forum, Dr. Moses Isooba, has commended Uganda Rural Development and Training (URDT) for its unique approach to development as an NGO. He made the remarks while visiting Uganda Rural development and training programme (URDT) Campus on October 17, 2023. Moses says URDT has a sense of community basing…