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,…

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…

BUNYORO KITARA KINGDOM HONOURS DR MWALIMU MUSHESHE   FOR SYSTEMS WIDE CHANGE
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BUNYORO KITARA KINGDOM HONOURS DR MWALIMU MUSHESHE   FOR SYSTEMS WIDE CHANGE

ByAgaba Charles

In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, African Rural University Vice Chancellor – Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe Ashoka Fellow, has expressed gratitude to the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for honoring   Uganda Rural Development Training Programme’s (URDT) transformative work in the region. This follows the latest award given to him by Kabalega Foundation at the Hoima Resort Hotel on…

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…

The Ministry of Agriculture pledges to support MEPE in order to facilitate value addition among farmers
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The Ministry of Agriculture pledges to support MEPE in order to facilitate value addition among farmers

ByKiiza Nobert

The Farmer Mobilization, Education, Value-Addition, and Service Delivery Campaign in Kagadi district was successfully held at Kanyansi grounds in Kagadi town council on Friday, October 6th, 2023. The campaign was led by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, accompanied by the Agriculture State Minister, Fred Bwino Kyalulaga, and other distinguished dignitaries who visited model…

Nabbanja commends URDT for stimulating development in rural communities
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Nabbanja commends URDT for stimulating development in rural communities

ByKiiza Nobert

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja expressed her gratitude to the Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT) for stimulating development among people through orienting them in mindset change.g them in mindset change. The Prime Minister was meeting with leaders from Kagadi district at the Uganda Rural Development and Training Program campus…

URDT Joins the Rest of the World in Commemorating the International Women’s Day 2023
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URDT Joins the Rest of the World in Commemorating the International Women’s Day 2023

ByKiiza Nobert

As Uganda and the rest of the world commemorate international women’s day under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Genda Equality”, Uganda Rural Development and Training program (URDT) joined the celebrations that are held on 8th of March of every year. As an organization that values women as an important part of the community…

The founders of Mustardseed Trust commend URDT for the great partnership in transforming the community
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The founders of Mustardseed Trust commend URDT for the great partnership in transforming the community

ByKiiza Nobert

Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT) is an indigenous organization founded in 1987 with a vision of transforming Uganda and Africa as a whole. URDT’s Visionary Approach has influenced development both at local and national levels. Through this approach, communities have looked at development holistically and have grown rapidly through the period of its…

Schools Applaud URDT For Boosting Pupils’ Self-Reliance and Entrepreneurial Skills
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Schools Applaud URDT For Boosting Pupils’ Self-Reliance and Entrepreneurial Skills

ByKiiza Nobert

Uganda Rural Development and Training Program (URDT) is an indigenous community-based organization that operates in Bunyoro region with consciousness raising, training, education and information sharing as its key strategies. After witnessing that government education system lacks vision and approaches for schools to operate as transformation centers, URDT came up with a 5-year project known as…