The URDT Schools Learning Environment Improved

The URDT Schools Learning Environment Improved

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

Kagadi’s best UCE student aspires to become a Rural Transformation Specialist
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Kagadi’s best UCE student aspires to become a Rural Transformation Specialist

Grace Mbabazi, the best 2022 UCE candidate for Kagadi District is from a humble back ground in Kakumiro District. A student at URDT Girls Secondary School who scored aggregate 13 in UCE aspires to become a rural transformation specialist after graduating from African Rural University. Mbabazi also scored 10 Aggregates at PLE and attributes her continuous success…