Press Release | United States Builds Resilient Generations of Ugandans by Increasing Incomes and Improving Nutrition Kampala, May 25, 2023 – The U.S. government is celebrating the achievements of a program that has worked with more than 205,000 people from vulnerable households to build incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen community participation across eight districts in …
Read More» Press Release | United States Increases Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services in Uganda’s Masaka, Jinja, and Acholi Regions Kampala, May 24, 2023 – A U.S. government project contributed to the health and livelihoods of nearly a million Ugandans through improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Ugandans in 20 districts across the country’s central, …
Read More» Press Release United States Health Services Project Reaches Over 2 Million People in Lango Sub-region, Operating Theaters Open Lira, May 10, 2023 – Today, the United States Mission to Uganda is celebrating the strengthening of health systems in the Lango sub-region of Northern Uganda, which results in healthier babies, mothers, and young women. Since 2018, …
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Remarks by Acting Public Affairs Officer – Amy Petersen at the launch of AirQo’s CLEAN Air Africa Network U.S. Embassy Kampala | April 5, 2023 | (As prepared for delivery at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala) Representatives from the Government, Representatives from the Private Sector, Makerere University, Management and Staff of AirQo, Air quality experts from Across …
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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission William D. Bent at PEPFAR COP23 Strategic Check in Meeting U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 31, 2023 | (As prepared for delivery at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala) Good morning, everyone. It is wonderful to have “Team Uganda” back together to check-in after the recently concluded Regional COP Co-Planning Meetings. …
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Remarks by USAID/Uganda Mission Director Richard L. Nelson on USAID 60th Anniversary. U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 30, 2023 (As prepared for delivery at Sheraton Hotel Kampala) Thank you all for being here tonight on this very special occasion to help us celebrate this important milestone for both the people of America and the people …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Marks 60 Years of Partnership with Uganda Kampala, Uganda, March 30, 2023 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated 60 years of partnership with the Ugandan people at a dynamic event showcasing the impact of its work with partners over six decades. On November 3, 1961, …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown for USAID Uganda’s 60th Anniversary U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 30, 2023 (As prepared for delivery at Sheraton Hotel Ballroom Kampala) Dear friends and colleagues, I am thrilled to be here with you for this very special occasion! Just 60 years, five months, and three weeks ago today, …
Read More» Powering Women for Business – Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at American Chamber Annual Women’s Day Forum U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 23, 2023 | (As prepared for delivery at Sheraton Hotel Kampala) Good morning, friends. Good morning, businesswomen. I’m thrilled to be here with you during Women’s Month to honor you and …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Premier of Disability Inclusive Feature Film ‘When You Become Me’ U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 15, 2023 (As prepared for delivery at premier of Ugandan feature film ‘When You Become Me’ at Arena Mall movie theater in Kampala) I am honored to be here today to attend …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on DEAR Day U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 15, 2023 (As prepared for delivery at Mugaga Nkozi Primary School) Greetings and thank you all for the warm welcome here at St. Mugaga Nkozi Primary School as we celebrate together Uganda’s 9th National Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day …
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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission William D. Bent at PEPFAR COP23 Regional Planning Meeting U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 6, 2023 (as prepared for delivery at Capital on the Park Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa) Hello and a warm welcome to all. This is my first COP [Country Operational Plan] Co-Planning Meeting as the Deputy Chief …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at “CheckNow HIV Self-Testing Services” Launch U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 2, 2023 (as prepared for delivery at Serena Hotel, Kampala) I am pleased to join you all this morning as the Ministry of Health launches the “CheckNOW HIV Self-Testing Services” among Youth in Higher Institutions of Learning. …
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U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Remarks at Global Refugee Forum Roadmap Launch U.S. Embassy Kampala | February 28, 2023 (as prepared for delivery at Office of the President Conference Hall, Kampala) Thank Minister Onek and State Minister Anyakun for hosting and thank the UNHCR Global Refugee Sherpa, Arafat Jamal, for visiting. We are pleased that …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at COP23 PEPFAR Partner and Stakeholder Strategic Retreat U.S. Embassy Kampala | February 22, 2023 (as prepared for delivery at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, Uganda) Good morning to you all! It is a pleasure to join you today as we collaboratively discuss key policy and programmatic updates, priorities …
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Press Release The United States Rehabilitates Infrastructure Projects to Support Economic Development in Uganda’s Karamoja Sub-region Kampala, Uganda, February 15, 2023 – The United States Mission in Uganda, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), this week commissioned economic infrastructure projects in the Karamoja Sub-region. The projects include the rehabilitation of community access roads in …
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Press Release U.S. Mission Releases Report to the Ugandan People 60th Anniversary Edition Kampala, February 8, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Mission in Uganda released the sixth edition of the Report to the Ugandan People, which tells the story of the United States’ enduring partnership with the Ugandan people, focusing on the impact of our work to promote economic growth, improve health …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on Launch of 60th Anniversary Edition of Report to the Ugandan People “A Proven Partner Uganda Can Depend On” U.S. Embassy Kampala | February 8, 2023 (as prepared for delivery at the American Center, Kampala) Good afternoon. I am pleased to welcome you to the American Center for …
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Press Release Celebrating 20 Years of PEPFAR: Science Summit Highlights Impact of U.S. Investments Toward Ending HIV in Uganda Kampala, February 1, 2023 – The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) celebrated 20 years of unprecedented impact in Uganda’s fight to end HIV/AIDS by publishing a study, ‘ Scale-Up of HIV Antiretroviral Therapy and Estimation of Averted Infections and HIV-Related Deaths — Uganda, 2004–2022 .’ The study, shared this …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at 2023 PEPFAR Uganda Science Summit Hotel Africana, Kampala | February 1, 2023 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon. I am delighted to join you today at the closing of this year’s annual PEPFAR Uganda Science Summit. It is particularly special because we are also commemorating PEPFAR’s 20th …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) High-Level Forum Kampala, Uganda | January 17, 2023 | (As prepared for delivery) It is lovely to be here with you this afternoon and part of this distinguished panel. My friend and colleague Ambassador Jessye Lapenn asked me to join on her …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Public Health Fellowship Program Graduation Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo, Kampala | (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am deeply honored to join you today on this special occasion to witness the graduation of the seventh cohort of the Public Health Fellowship Program. This is my second PHFP …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at End of Ebola Outbreak Declaration Event Mubende District Mayor’s Gardens, Uganda | January 11, 2023 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! How wonderful it is to be here today to witness the declaration of the end of the Ebola outbreak. The intensity of the past few months …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Response Accountability Forum Serena Hotel Kampala Conference Center | January 10, 2023 (as prepared for delivery) Good morning! I am delighted to be with you today at this Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Response Accountability Forum, a follow-on to our November 10th discussions, where …
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U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 2023 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, through the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator and the Community Grants Program Office, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity under the auspices of the 2023 Julia Taft Fund for …
Read More» Kampala | December 28, 2022 (as prepared for delivery) Good morning. Thank you all for hosting me today. I am delighted to be with you in person this morning to discuss trade and investment in Uganda. Though COVID-19 and Ebola are still issues we have to contend with, it does finally feel like we can …
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At this time of year, many of us will reflect on 2022 and plan for the year ahead. And what a year it has been for Uganda, especially for public health. We rose from the worst effects of COVID-19 only to confront Ebola. Today is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. Thus, it is fitting …
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A new era of U.S.-Africa partnerships By ShareAmerica – Dec 20, 2022 Expanding digital access in Africa is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s $55 billion in new investments. Above, employees at a Côte d’Ivoire company assemble smartphones. (© Sia Kambou/AFP/Getty Images) The Biden-Harris administration embarked on the next chapter in U.S.-Africa relations with $55 billion in …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission William D. Bent at Annual Retreat for Heads of Church of Uganda Post-Primary Education Institutions Uganda Christian University, Mukono | December 20, 2022 (as prepared for delivery) Thank you for inviting me to speak today at your annual retreat. It is an honor to be with you as …
Read More» Human Rights Day: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All (By U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Natalie E. Brown) Each December 10 we celebrate Human Rights Day, which recognizes the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all people around the world. The UDHR remains a major …
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U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: A growing partnership By ShareAmerica -Dec 1, 2022 Africa is a major geopolitical player and boasts some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. From December 13 to December 15, President Biden will host the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit . The three-day Washington event will bring together leaders from across the African continent to discuss bold, practical ways to …
Read More» Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda | December 2, 2022 (as prepared for delivery) I am thrilled to join you this evening on behalf of the United States Government to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Uganda Wildlife Education Center. With a mission that has evolved over time from its wildlife sanctuary roots, the Entebbe Zoo, …
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Kampala, Uganda | December 2, 2022 (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am so pleased and honored to be here with you today to commemorate 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, or GBV. I would like to thank the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, The Alliance for Women Advocating for Change …
Read More» Kampala, December 1, 2022 – Today, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) commemorates World AIDS Day in Uganda as it reaffirms its commitment to the global fight against HIV/AIDS, remembering the 39 million people who have died of AIDS worldwide since the start of the pandemic. We are proud of the tremendous …
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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission William D. Bent Rukungiri District, Uganda | December 1, 2022 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am delighted to join Ugandans to commemorate this significant day in the history of HIV/AIDS. Each year on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. Founded in 1988, World AIDS …
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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission William D. Bent 2022 PRE-WORLD AIDS DAY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Ntungamo, Uganda | November 30, 2022 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon everyone. It is an honor to be here in Ntungamo as we celebrate World AIDS Day 2022, when the world unites in support of people living with …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Y+ Beauty Pageant Grand Finale Serena Hotel Kampala | November 23, 2022 (As prepared for delivery) Good evening, I am thrilled to be with you once again for the eighth Y+ Beauty Pageant. I am happy to note that this is my third pageant, having attended my …
Read More» Press Release United States Launches Project to Support Regional Development in Uganda Kampala, November 17, 2022 – The United States Mission in Uganda, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is pleased to announce the launch of the Local Priorities and Partnership Activity (LPPA), our three-year initiative to strengthen Uganda’s regional platforms to pursue sound, …
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FACT SHEET [Updated: November 2, 2022] United States Contributions to Uganda’s Ebola Response The United States has channeled more than $22.3 million (nearly UGX 85 billion), through implementing partners, to support the Government of Uganda-led response to the current Ebola virus outbreak since September 20, 2022. By supporting the leading role of Uganda’s Ministry of …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Laboratory of Virology Inauguration at Uganda Virus Research Institute October 18, 2022 Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe, Uganda (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here with you. I am honored to open the new Laboratory of Virology supported by the National …
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CALL FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS Community Solutions Program/CSP is a four-month (August – December 2023) professional leadership development fellowship for emerging leaders aged 25 – 38 working in gender equality, peace and conflict resolution, environmental issues, and governmental transparency and civic engagement. CSP offers hands-on experience and provides an opportunity for community leaders to …
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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kampala (October 5, 2022) Location: Uganda – Several Districts including Mubende, Kassanda, Kyegegwa, Kagadi and Bunyangabu. Event: The Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan ebolavirus strain (SUDV) in 5 districts in Uganda with a number of confirmed deaths and cases. No vaccines or therapeutics have been approved for prevention or …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown for the 2022 Y+ Beauty Pageant Launch September 30, 2022 Kampala, Uganda (as prepared for delivery) Good morning. I am deeply honored to join you today for the launch of the 2022 Young Positives Beauty Pageant. For the past two years, it has been a delight to have participated in the …
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(as prepared for delivery) It gives me great pleasure to be at Makerere University today to take part in this special event commemorating the Fulbright program and recognizing distinguished Fulbright alumnus the late Professor William Senteza Kajubi, one of the first Fulbright students from Africa. As we celebrate Makerere University’s 100-year anniversary and 60 years …
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“Join Our Team! Defend Our Wildlife” Campaign Launch | Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown September 14, 2022 | Kampala, Uganda | (As prepared for delivery) I am thrilled to join you today on behalf of the United States government for the launch of the “Join Our Team! Defend Our Wildlife” campaign. Today’s event is …
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Uganda HIV/AIDS Legal Environment Assessment for Key Populations Report Launch | Kampala, Uganda | Friday, September 2, 2022 Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown | (as prepared for delivery) | Speke Resort Munyonyo. Good afternoon! I am delighted to be part of this historic moment as we launch the Uganda HIV/AIDS Legal Environment Assessment for …
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People wait for food distribution by the United States Agency for International Development in Kachoda, Kenya, July 23. (© Desmond Tiro/AP Images) Higher energy costs, climate change, COVID-19 and global conflicts are fueling the food crisis, especially in Africa, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said August 5. That is why President …
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We are pleased to announce that the application period for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), launched on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The Mandela Washington Fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to: Participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or university to share your …
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By Dave Reynolds – Aug 11, 2022 The United States and Africa must “work together as equal partners,” to tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said August 8. Blinken highlighted those challenges in a major speech delivered at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, while outlining a new U.S. strategy to advance shared …
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Press Release U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Uganda Kampala, August 1, 2022 – Peace Corps Uganda welcomed 33 American Peace Corps volunteers this morning. Arriving to a country that will be their home for the next two years, the group was received by officials from the Peace Corps office. The return of volunteers to …
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U.S.- Uganda Partnership Advancing Global Health Security Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown | July 30, 2022 Press conference at CDC Offices at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), Entebbe, Uganda | (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am delighted to be here today as we welcome the Director of the U.S. Centers for …
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Press Release | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Visits Uganda, Highlights More than 30 Years of Public Health Collaboration Kampala, July 30, 2022 – Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, visited Uganda July 27-30 to examine U.S. and Uganda collaboration to protect both countries’ …
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Launch of a Global Education Children’s Book “The Wildlife Divas Adventure Team: Saving the Endangered Mountain Gorilla” Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown | July 30, 2022 Kampala, Uganda (as prepared for delivery) I am thrilled to join you today on behalf of the United States government for the launch of “The Wildlife Divas …
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Are you a female entrepreneur? Are you looking to scale your business, access financing, market linkages, and building your network? Do you have basic computer skills? Are you able to commit five hours every week to attend an entrepreneurship program? Are you fluent in English? If your answers to these questions are all “YES”, then …
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U.S. Department of State | Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration | Julieta Valls Noyes Remarks on Humanitarian Assistance for Africa July 15, 2022 Office of the Prime Minister Kampala, Uganda (As prepared for delivery) Minister Onek, thank you for those kind words. I am grateful to you and, especially, to Minister …
Read More» Remarks By U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown | United States Provides Humanitarian Assistance in Uganda Amid Global Food Crisis July 15, 2022 Office of the Prime Minister Kampala, Uganda (As prepared for delivery) Good morning. Thank you, Minister Onek. We appreciate your hosting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration …
Read More» Celebrating the Spirit of Independence through Partnership (Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown published in the New Vision and Daily Monitor July 4, 2022) This week the United States celebrates 246 years of independence, and around the world, Americans gather to honor the values that bind us together as a nation and to focus on the …
Read More» How the United States is Promoting Food Security, Locally & Globally (Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown published in the New Vision and Daily Monitor June 7, 2022) Recently I met with communities and community leaders in northern Uganda partnering with the United States to promote jobs and economic opportunity, empower women, …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at PMTCT Impact Evaluation Report Launch May 31, 2022 | Ministry of Health Compound, Kampala, Uganda | (As prepared for delivery) Good morning! I am delighted to be here today as we share findings from the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Impact Evaluation, which was conducted with funding …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at “Legal Environment Assessment for HIV and AIDS in Uganda” Report Launch May 27, 2022 | Serena Hotel, Kampala, Uganda | (As prepared for delivery) It is an honor to be joined today by senior representatives from the Government of Uganda, and leaders of the international and national …
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Press Release | U.S. Peace Corps Response Volunteers Return to Uganda Kampala, May 27, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown presided over the swearing-in ceremony May 26 of the first two U.S. Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to return to Uganda since the agency’s global evacuation in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A second and larger cohort of volunteers is planned to arrive in Uganda in early …
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Mandela Washington Fellowship 2022 Uganda Cohort Alumni Enrichment Institute (AEI) The Alumni Enrichment Institute (AEI) is in-person programming for the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni. Seven Ugandan Fellows who successfully completed the 2021 Virtual Fellowship will participate in the in-person Alumni Enrichment Institutes in the United States from July 2022 until August 2022. The AEI will include …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at 2022 Candlelight Memorial Commemoration May 15, 2022 | Teso, Uganda | (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon to all. I am honored to be here to commemorate the 2022 annual Candlelight Memorial event here in Teso. For decades, people have gathered each year on this day to …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at USAID Systems Strengthening and Public Accountability Activity Launch May 5, 2022 | Sheraton Hotel, Kampala | (As prepared for delivery) It is a pleasure to be here to launch USAID’s [U.S. Agency for International Development] Strengthening Systems and Public Accountability project. Looking around the room and knowing that each of …
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Press Release | United States Launches New Project to Help Reduce Corruption in Uganda Kampala, May 5, 2022 – The United States Mission in Uganda, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today launched the Strengthening Systems and Public Accountability project to support actions to improve the Government of Uganda’s accountability to its citizens and …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at “Uganda Country Refugee Response Plan 2022-2025” Report Launch May 4, 2022 | Sheraton Hotel, Kampala (As prepared for delivery) I appreciate the invitation to be here with you today to participate in the launch of the Uganda Country Refugee Response Plan. This forum brings together a consortium of decision …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at World Malaria Day Commemoration April 24, 2022 | Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, Wakiso District, Uganda | (as prepared for delivery) I’m deeply honored to join you this morning and represent the United States government at this year’s World Malaria Day national commemoration. World Malaria Day provides a …
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Press Release United States Launches New Malaria Reduction Project in Uganda Kampala, April 23, 2022 – The United States Mission in Uganda, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), launched yesterday a new project that aims to reduce malaria infections in Uganda by 50 percent …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at N*Gen Earth Day Event April 21, 2022 | Uganda Wildlife Education Center, Entebbe, Uganda (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon to all and thank you for being with us today to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day 2022’s theme is “Invest in our planet,” and we have come …
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Press Release U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Celebrates Earth Day with Wildlife Clubs of Uganda at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center Kampala, April 22, 2022 – Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown celebrated Earth Day on the campus of the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) together with conservationists, scientists, students, educators, and the Uganda …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown at Graduation Ceremony of the First Cohort of Field Epidemiology Training Program Intermediate Fellows March 31, 2022 | Mansion Hotel, Jinja, Uganda | (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! I am deeply honored to join you today on this special occasion to witness the graduation of the first ever cohort …
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Ugandan Women of Courage 2022 U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown hosted a reception in honor of Ugandan Women of Courage on March 12, 2022 to recognize trailblazing Ugandan women, including many with direct ties to the Mission, in fields such as human rights, health, business, politics, education, and the arts. Modeled on the Department of …
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Ambassador Natalie E. Brown’s Keynote Address For the International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) – FIERCE Campaign Award Ceremony March 9, 2022 | Sheraton Hotel, Kampala (As prepared for delivery) Good evening; I am honored to be here tonight surrounded by so many exceptional women to celebrate remarkable women who have …
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Press Release U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Celebrates Luba-Thurston Fort Site Restoration and Black History Month with a Concert of African-American Spirituals Mayuge District, February 25, 2022 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown, Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, the Hon. Tom Butime, local authorities, and the Walumbe community came together to …
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February 4, 2022 Statement on Recurring Credible Accounts of Forced Disappearance, Arbitrary Detention, and Torture in Uganda Recurring credible accounts of forced disappearance, arbitrary detention, and use of physical and mental torture of Ugandan citizens by the security forces reflect poorly on the government and undermine the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, which under …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | PR 01/2022 United States Donates Additional 1.6 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Uganda Kampala, January 30, 2022 – Last night, the United States delivered 1,684,800 more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda. Combined with previous donations, the United States has now provided Uganda more than 11 million COVID-19 vaccine …
Read More» The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), hereby announces the fiscal year 2022-2023 funding opportunities for organizations to provide technical assistance and direct service delivery for HIV epidemic control. The five-year ‘Accelerating Epidemic Control’ Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) particularly cover …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on Launch of the 2021 Report to the Ugandan People (as prepared for delivery at the American Center, Kampala) U.S. Embassy Kampala Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be with you today for the launch of the U.S. Mission in Uganda’s 5th annual Report to the Ugandan People. …
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U.S. Mission to Uganda Releases 2021 Report to the Ugandan People (Report highlights impact of $953 million of U.S. assistance) Kampala, December 14, 2021 — The U.S. Mission in Uganda released today the 2021 Report to the Ugandan People. The report tells the story of the United States’ enduring partnership with the Ugandan people, focusing on the impact of our …
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United States Donates Additional 2.9 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Uganda Kampala, December 6, 2021 – Today, the United States completed delivery of 2,919,150 more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda. Combined with previous donations, the United States has now provided Uganda more than 9.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. “I am proud to announce the United States …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala | November 26, 2021 | (As prepared for delivery at Serena Hotel, Kampala) Good afternoon to you all. I am so honored to be with you today for the Y+ Beauty Pageant Grand Finale. This event is particularly special to me because just about one year ago, my first public engagement in Uganda …
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U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the competitive 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars consisting of a virtual academic residency from June through August 2022 and an in-person component later in 2022. SUSI for Scholars is an intensive post-graduate level academic program with integrated study tours that provides foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United …
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U.S. Mission Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) Announce Zoohackathon 2021 Winners Entebbe, November 14, 2021 – Today the United States Mission in Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) concluded the third edition in Uganda of Zoohackathon, a global competition where teams of coders, scientists, and environmental enthusiasts formulate innovative technological solutions to a critical wildlife conservation challenge. This year’s event, held from November 12-14 in …
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Season 2 of N*Gen, a Pan-African STEM-Based Children’s Television Show, Launches with United States Support Kampala, November 9, 2021 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown launched Season 2 of N*Gen, a Pan-African STEM-based children’s television show filmed largely in Uganda and produced by U.S. NGO Peripheral Vision International (PVI). The launch event at Uganda Virus Research Institute …
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United States Donates 3,488,940 More COVID-19 Vaccines Doses to Uganda Kampala, November 7, 2021 – On November 6 and November 7, the United States delivered a total of 3,488,940 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda. Combined with previous donations, the United States has now provided more than 5.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Uganda. “These recently delivered 3.5 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses represent the …
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United States Hands Over Critical COVID-19 Commodities for the Ugandan People Kampala, November 4, 2021 – The United States continues to work hand-in-hand with the people of Uganda to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19. Today at the Ministry of Health headquarters, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Uganda Mission Director Richard Nelson handed over …
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Zoohackathon 2021 Uganda Competition Registration Opens October 12 Kampala, October 12, 2021 – Today the United States Embassy in Kampala announced a call for participants for Zoohackathon 2021, a competition where technology and conservation enthusiasts come together to formulate innovative technological solutions to a critical wildlife conservation challenge. Zoohackathon Uganda is co-organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe with support from the Uganda Wildlife Authority as …
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Kampala, September 30, 2021 – United States Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown visited Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters to launch a $1.6 million (nearly UGX 6 billion) grant, representing the first-year of funding of a five-year partnership between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and KCCA to improve health services in the …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | September 20, 2021 Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Marking Arrival of United States Donation of 1.6 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for Uganda (as prepared for delivery at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda) On behalf of the American people, I am proud to deliver 1,674,270 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine …
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MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE Kampala, September 20, 2021 – Today the United States delivered 1,674,270 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda. Combined with the September 6 delivery of 647,080 Moderna doses, the United States has donated a total of 2,321,350 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Uganda. This tranche of 1,674,270 vaccines is part of …
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Bushai Ayat Othou received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine after attending a UNICEF information session on vaccine safety in South Sudan. (© UNICEF/Mach) When Bushai Ayat Othou learned COVID-19 vaccine doses would be available in South Sudan, she felt elated. But rumors and misinformation soon raised concerns in her mind. A UNICEF myth-debunking session, held …
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September 6, 2021 | PR 11/2021 United States Donation of 647,080 COVID-19 Vaccines for Uganda Kampala, September 6, 2021 — The U.S. Mission in Uganda announced the donation by the United States of 647,080 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Uganda as a critical component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated vaccine doses are part of the …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE September 3, 2021 PR 10/21 U.S. Mission Uganda Welcomes Applications for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Kampala – The U.S. Mission in Uganda is pleased to announce the application process for the 2022 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) – Mandela Washington Fellowship. We seek to identify …
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Today Uganda received a privately chartered flight carrying evacuees from Afghanistan. The Government of Uganda and the Ugandan people have a long tradition of welcoming refugees and other communities in need. As the largest bilateral supporter of refugees in Uganda and their Ugandan host communities, the United States expresses its appreciation to the Ugandan people …
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United States Launches Second Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cohort in Uganda Kampala, August 21, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown launched the second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) on August 21, 2021 at the American Center in Kampala. Over the course of this 8-month program, 300 female Ugandan entrepreneurs …
Read More» Wakiso, May 3, 2021 – Today, U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown inaugurated the U.S.-funded “No Means No” program to prevent violence against children in Uganda. The program will equip 7,000 young men and boys in three districts with skills to prevent and counter gender-based violence using the globally recognized “No Means No” education curriculum. This …
Read More» Kampala, April 27, 2021 – Today, the United States Mission in Uganda launched a study groups program to provide continuity of learning for Ugandan early grade learners who are not able to attend school due to school closures to minimize the spread of COVID-19. With a goal to tackle the challenges of school closures and …
Read More» Kampala, April 26, 2021 – “Let’s be the generation to end malaria,” U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Richard Nelson said at a World Malaria Day commemoration April 25, highlighting renewed hope for ending this deadly disease in our lifetime. Since the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) launched 15 years ago, malaria death rates have fallen …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on Investing in East African Youth at Rotaract District Luncheon U.S. Embassy Kampala | April 23, 2021 (as prepared for delivery at Speke Munyonyo Resort and Conference Center, Kampala) Rotary International President’s Personal Representative District Governor, District 9211 District Rotaract Representative, District 9211 Distinguished Rotary Leaders and Partners …
Read More» Kampala, April 23, 2021 – The United States is working hand-in-hand with the people of Uganda to help prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19. As part of this effort, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed $3.2 million to support the Government of Uganda’s rollout of the country’s …
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Kampala, April 22, 2021 – Today is Earth Day, and the United States Mission in Uganda is pleased to announce the launch of the Green Refugee Communities project for environmental conservation. An initiative of the 2019 Alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship, the three-month activity will engage refugees and refugee …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | April 19, 2021 (as prepared for delivery at The American Center, Ggaba Road, Kampala) Kampala, Uganda — Good afternoon everyone. It’s an honor to join you for this launch of the YALI [Young African Leaders Initiative] 2019 Alumni Green Refugee Communities project for environmental conservation. This Thursday, April 22, is Earth …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | April 14, 2021 (as prepared for delivery Serena Hotel, Kampala) ● Representatives of Civil Society from across Uganda; ● Representatives from the East-West Management Institute; ● Friends, ● All protocols observed. Good morning. On behalf of the United States government, I am delighted to launch USAID’s Civil Society Strengthening Activity in …
Read More» Kampala, April 14, 2021 – The United States Mission in Uganda is pleased to announce the launch of a $12.8 million Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) in Uganda, to support the contribution of Ugandan civil society organizations (CSOs) to development outcomes across four areas: health; education, youth, and child development; agriculture; and democracy, rights, and …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | March 5, 2021 Kampala, Uganda (as prepared for delivery Entebbe International Airport, Uganda) Entebbe, UGANDA — On behalf of the United States, I am honored to join Minister Aceng and other officials from the Government of Uganda, as well as my colleagues from the WHO, European Union, the United Kingdom and …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala January 30, 2021 Kampala, Uganda Statement from U.S. Embassy Uganda on Ambassador Natalie E. Brown’s Meeting with Robert Kyagulanyi U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown held an introductory meeting with Ugandan National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi January 30. They discussed the political situation in Uganda, the essential role …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala January 13, 2021 Kampala, Uganda Statement by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on Cancellation of U.S. Diplomatic Observer Mission of Uganda’s Elections It is with profound disappointment that I announce U.S. Mission in Uganda’s decision to cancel our diplomatic observation of Uganda’s January 14 elections due to the decision by …
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The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has released the second iteration of the “COVID-19 Resource Toolkit” in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Health and other partners to provide updated access to key COVID-19 information and resources across Ugandan society. The toolkit includes new and additional links to videos, public service announcements, standard operating procedures, and even …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala January 9, 2021 Kampala, Uganda Statement by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on U.S. Concern Over Denying Ugandan CSOs Access to Their Bank Accounts The U.S. government remains concerned over disturbing signs that civic space is closing. With the election only days away, restrictions on civil society organizations (CSOs), delayed accreditation of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala January 8, 2021 Kampala, Uganda Statement by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Building and the Nurturing of Democracy Like observers across America and around the world, I was appalled by the events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, …
Read More» USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance has launched a new Broad Agency Announcement for a Uganda Nexus Livelihood Activity for Refugees & Host Communities. This co-creation approach aims to decrease vulnerability among refugees and host communities in the districts of Lamwo and Isingiro. Interested parties can submit short expressions of interest and find out more information …
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Thank you, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, for the warm introduction. And thank you to the Uganda Diaspora Network for organizing today’s virtual event. I am delighted to join you and to have the opportunity to talk about how we can increase trade and business ties between the United States and Uganda. While this past year has introduced challenges …
Read More» Joint Local Statement of Partners for Democracy and Governance Group (PDG) on Arrest of Human Rights Activists in Uganda | 23 December 2020 The following PDG Group members issue this statement: Denmark (PDG Chair), Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA, and the EU. We are concerned by …
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Kampala, December 9, 2020 — The United States through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is proud to support Uganda’s efforts to combat COVID-19 with the donation of critical COVID-19 testing reagents and personal protective equipment valued at $1.87 million. “The U.S. Mission in Uganda contributes more than $500 …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala December 1, 2020 Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown World AIDS Day Commemoration Office of the President – Conference Hall, Kampala, Uganda (Remarks AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY) His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda Honorable Minister of the Presidency Honorable Minister of Health Honorable Members of Parliament Ambassadors/Heads of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | October 30, 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY ON TERMINATION OF COVID-19 DIRECT CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM IN UGANDA Since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has provided technical assistance and more than $47 million to help Uganda meet urgent needs in its COVID-19 response. The United States’ …
Read More» Kampala, October 29, 2020 – The United States Embassy and U.S. Agency for International Development are pleased to announce the launch of a $5 million, Uganda Rights and Justice Activity (USAID/RAJA). The three-year activity, implemented by Freedom House, will facilitate participation of women, youth, children, and other vulnerable populations in accessing justice through legal aid, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala | October 28, 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY ON UGANDA’S UPCOMING ELECTIONS The United States has a broad and strong partnership with Uganda and its people. Annually, the United States government invests $1 billion in Ugandan communities to promote economic growth and employability, improve health and education, uphold democratic values, …
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR’S FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 6 The United States Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) seeks to preserve cultural heritage in eligible countries, including Uganda. Through the Ambassador’s Fund, American embassies around the globe help preserve historic sites and manuscripts, museum collections, and traditional forms of music, dance, …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala October 17, 2020 | Office of the President – Conference Hall, Kampala Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Krafft Senior Government Officials Chairman of the Uganda AIDS Commission Colleagues from the UN and other Health and HIV Development Partners The family of Philly Lutaaya Civil society representatives Ladies and Gentlemen …
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U.S. Embassy Kampala October 8, 2020 On behalf of the United States Embassy in Kampala, I wish all Ugandans a happy, healthy, and peaceful Independence Day. We are proud of all that the United States has accomplished in partnership with Uganda to foster healthy, prosperous, and civically engaged communities. We recognize, however, that this is …
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Attention partners: The USAID/Uganda Mission would like to invite you to a workshop to co-create with USAID on its new $3 million Local Priorities and Partnership Activity. The purpose of the Co-Creation Workshop is to jointly identify and develop the activities with USAID that will achieve the results articulated in the concept note attached. The …
Read More» KAMPALA, September 28, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has awarded the $148 million Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) activity to the Education Development Center, an international non-profit, to deliver basic education, health, child protection, and economic strengthening services to Ugandan children and youth over the next …
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KAMPALA, September 16, 2020 — The U.S. Mission to Uganda announces the continuing support of the U.S. Government and the American people to respond to COVID-19 in Uganda with a $4 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and nearly $9.3 million to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Committee of …
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KAMPALA, September 3, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Mission in Uganda is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Voucher Plus Activity, a project of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to expand and improve access to quality maternal and newborn services in 35 districts in Northern and Eastern Uganda. As a result of the …
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Kampala, July 29, 2020 – This week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ugandan Ministry of Health are celebrating the successful conclusion of the USAID/Uganda Health Supply Chain activity, implemented by Management Sciences for Health. Since 2014, the activity has focused on improving the overall health of the Ugandan people by ensuring …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | July 20, 2020 | PR 10/20 The U.S. government’s Feed the Future initiative, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is proud to award $245,000 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to measure the impact of desert locusts in Uganda. The worst desert locust outbreak in decades is underway …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2020 | PR 09/20 Kampala, July 17, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $9.9 million through the international non-governmental organization GiveDirectly, in partnership with the Government of Uganda, to deliver cash transfers supporting Ugandans who lost their livelihoods as a result of COVID-19 …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | July 16, 2020 | PR 08/20 Kampala, Uganda – July 26, 2020 marks the 30-year anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). To commemorate, and celebrate, U.S. Mission Uganda will host two livestreamed events – a July 17 panel discussion on how to be an …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2020 | PR 07/20 U.S. GOVERNMENT DONATES LAND CRUISER AMBULANCES TO THE UPDF Kampala, July 2, 2020 – The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), donated four new Toyota Land Cruiser ambulances with a container of spare parts to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | PR 07/20 KAMPALA, June 24, 2020 – This week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), part of the U.S. Mission in Uganda, celebrated the 350,000 youth who gained skills to thrive in the agriculture sector and improve their entrepreneurship abilities via the five-year USAID Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership in …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | June 18, 2020 | PR 06/20 Kampala, June 18, 2020 – The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded a new activity this week to confront the desert locust infestation threatening eastern and northeastern Uganda. USAID’s $134,862 investment will support the Government of Uganda to take …
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United States Embassy Kampala, Uganda Message for U.S. Citizens: VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 5, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight June 16: The U.S. Embassy is working with Satguru Travel to arrange a flight out of Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, June 16. The government …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2020 | PR 05/20 U.S. Government Announces $21.5 Million Investment in Uganda’s Biodiversity The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is continuing its long-standing commitment to protecting and promoting biodiversity in Uganda through three new biodiversity awards totaling $21.5 million (UGX 80 billion). These multi-year activities …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA Notice of Funding Opportunity AWARD INFORMATION Announcement Type: New Announcement Funding Opportunity Title: Mitigating Violent Extremism in Masaka Region Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-UG-PAS-FY20-1 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 19.040 Total Award Amount: $250,000 Proposals that exceed this amount will be deemed NOT competitive Estimated Number of Awards: …
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TESTING AND INTERVIEWING VIRTUALLY TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR VIRTUAL ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEW AT THE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA U.S. Embassy Kampala is following recommendations from both international and local public health authorities and taking preventive actions to avoid and eliminate the spread of COVID-19. The embassy is adopting alternative ways of recruitment including testing and interviewing virtually …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | May 27, 2020 | PR 04/20 U.S. Government Begins Phase Two of Indoor Residual Spraying in Eight Districts On May 25, the U.S. government’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) began the second phase of indoor residual spraying (IRS) in eight high-burden malaria districts in Lango and Teso sub-regions through its VectorLink Project. PMI …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 22, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 160 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health recently revised this figure, which had stood at 264, and no longer includes foreign truck drivers who tested positive at Uganda’s border crossing …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | May 22, 2020 | PR 03/20 U.S. Government Provides USD 15 Million to Uganda’s COVID-19 Response Kampala, May 22, 2020 – On May 20, Secretary of State Pompeo announced that the American people made a commitment of an additional USD 162 million for the global COVID-19 response, bringing the total …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 12, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 122 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. UK Charter Flight: A UK Charter flight will be departing Entebbe for London on Thursday, May 21st. While British nationals will receive priority on this flight, the British …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 8, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight Tuesday, May 12: The U.S. Embassy is working with Satguru Travel to arrange a flight out of Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, May 12. The government of …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 6, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 98 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. COVID-19 Restrictions: On May 4, President Museveni announced a 14-day extension of the lockdown measures, with some alterations. Selected businesses will be allowed to operate, but the ban …
Read More» An op-ed by U.S. Mission Uganda Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Krafft on the occasion of Air Quality Awareness Week | May 6, 2020 From May 4-8, we celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week. It is a time to recognize that better air means better health and that, just as with COVID-19, we are all in this fight together. …
Read More» Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0006738 Opportunity title: Building Tolerance in Education Systems in Uganda Closing date: June 16, 2020 | Extended View Detailed Grant Opportunity Funding opportunity description: This two-step research and capacity building and curriculum development program will help inform key Ugandan decision-makers’ efforts to (a) understand the sources of materials and training in Ugandan primary and secondary Islamic education …
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An Op-Ed by U.S. Mission Uganda Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Krafft on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day | May 3, 2020 Today, on May 3, we join with the international community to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. It is a day that provides an opportunity to celebrate press freedom around the world, recall the …
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U.S. embassies are monitoring air pollution in dozens of cities around the world and disseminating air-quality data in real-time. This information allows citizens to protect themselves from air pollution, a leading cause of death. As the United States celebrates air-quality improvements in American cities during Air Quality Awareness Week, May 4–8, the U.S. State Department …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala | (April 28, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE | U.S. MISSION UGANDA | Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Health-Based Journalism Training Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-UGA-PEPFARPAS-FY19 Deadline for Applications: May 28, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.029 – The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Program Total Amount Available: Up to USD $50,000 This notice is subject to availability …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 21, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial flights through …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 14, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Of those, the ministry reports seven have fully recovered. There are still no deaths reported in Uganda attributed to COVID-19. Today, President Museveni confirmed that the nationwide lockdown will …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Of those, the ministry reports seven have fully recovered. There are still no deaths reported in Uganda attributed to COVID-19. Today, President Museveni confirmed that the nationwide lockdown will be extended through May 5. …
Read More» An Op-Ed by U.S. Mission Uganda Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Krafft | April 9, 2020 COVID-19 made its appearance on the world stage quickly, quietly, and with little warning. All countries—rich, poor, and middle-income — were caught off guard and have struggled to contain the outbreak and save lives. It was impossible for any donor or …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 6, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial flights through …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA | PRESS RELEASE | April 1, 2020 PR 02/20 U.S. Government Supports Uganda’s COVID-19 Response Efforts KAMPALA – The U.S. Mission in Uganda is committed to assisting Uganda in its fight against COVID-19. Last year the U.S. government provided more than $500 million in assistance to the health sector in Uganda, representing the largest investment from …
Read More» Download: Detailed NOFO 2021 SSH (docx) Download: SSH2021-APPLICATION-FORM-Concept-Note (docx) Download: BUDGET Annex – log frame and projected (xlsx) Funding Opportunity: U.S. Mission Kampala will be accepting applications March 1- 31, 2021 for the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Program. This program aims to support a wide variety of small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Previously …
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2021 Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars The U.S. Mission is accepting applications for the 2021 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program- deadline May 8, 2020. This award funds African university faculty, administrators, and research institute professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development and research at a U.S. academic or research institution. Programs involving dissertation …
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U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Uganda | Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Kampala, Uganda, announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to submit applications to the FY 2020 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF 2020). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | January 17, 2020 | PR 01/20 Kampala, January 17, 2020 – The U.S. government is providing USD 100,000 to respond to the needs of disaster-affected people in Uganda as a result of extensive flooding and landslides. The Government of Uganda has requested international support. Heavy rains and flooding that began …
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This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is not a request for proposals, proposal abstracts, applications or concept notes or quotations. It is a survey to inform USAID/Uganda of available potential sources. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is performing this market survey to determine if an adequate number of local Ugandan …
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U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 2020 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2020 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees What is the Julia Taft Fund …
Read More» Request for Proposal (RFP) Number: 72061720R00004 Integrated Child and Youth Development Activity (ICYD Activity) Download: Detailed Request for Proposal – RFP 72061720R00004 Download: J.6 Budget Template Download: Annex B Geo Coverage Download: Contractor Employee Bio Data Sheet The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in delivering basic education and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) services to children and youth in target districts across …
Read More» An op-ed by Ambassador Deborah Malac | December 10, 2019 Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most …
Read More» U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2020 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership. The five week program takes place during the June to August time-frame. SUSI for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | November 25, 2019 | PR 12/19 U.S. Government Launches Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Bugiri, Uganda – On November 25, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac launched the U.S. government’s campaign in Uganda to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence . The launch event took place at Waluwerere Church of Uganda Primary School in …
Read More» U.S. Mission | Property Disposal Sale | Plot 8 Spring Road, Bugolobi Thank you for your continued support. The auction is now officially closed. Commitment Deposit Collection Commitment deposits remaining after 3:00 pm on November 19th will need to be collected from the American Embassy: 1577 Ggaba Road, Kampala, Uganda Bidders will need to make arrangements to …
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2020 Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the competitive summer 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars. The Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars is an intensive post-graduate level academic program with integrated study tours. The program provides foreign university faculty and …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE |November 18, 2019 | PR 11/19 KAMPALA – On November 16, U.S. Mission Uganda partnered with the Uganda Wildlife Conservation and Education Center (UWEC) to host Zoohackathon 2019 in Entebbe. Zoohackathon is a computer coding event that brings together developers, designers, project managers, and subject matter experts to create applications, systems, and …
Read More» Download instructions to Auction Winners Nov 2019 Download list of 2019 Third Highest bidders INSTRUCTIONS TO BID WINNERS • The list of Lot awards will be posted by BIDDER REGISTRATION NUMBER on the embassy’s website at https://ug.usembassy.gov/ and outside the Auction Warehouse on Monday, NOVEMBER 11. You need to know your bidder registration number to know which Lot(s) you have been awarded. • Attempts will be made to also …
Read More» Download instructions to Auction Winners Nov 2019 Download list of 2019 Second Highest bidders • The list of Lot awards will be posted by BIDDER REGISTRATION NUMBER on the embassy’s website at https://ug.usembassy.gov/ and outside the Auction Warehouse on Monday, NOVEMBER 11. You need to know your bidder registration number to know which Lot(s) you have been awarded. • Attempts will be made to also notify bid winners (Lot …
Read More» LEARNING THROUGH EXCHANGE: East African entrepreneurs, MSU, and external partners connect via the U.S. Department of State funded Professional Fellows Program – Advancing Young Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators The Professional Fellows Program – Advancing Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurs and Innovators hosted at Michigan State University (MSU) connects Ugandan, Tanzanian, and Kenyan agribusiness professionals and …
Read More» U.S. Mission Property Disposal Sale | INSTRUCTIONS TO BID WINNERS Download instructions to Auction Winners Nov 2019 Download list of 2019 Highest bidders The list of Lot awards will be posted by BIDDER REGISTRATION NUMBER on the embassy’s website at https://ug.usembassy.gov/ and outside the Auction Warehouse on Monday, NOVEMBER 11. You need to know your bidder registration number to know which Lot(s) you have been awarded. Attempts will …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | November 1, 2019 | PR 10/19 Agilis Partners Wins 2019 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence KAMPALA – On October 31, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo presented the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) to Agilis Partners , a U.S. company operating in Uganda, at an award ceremony at the U.S. Department …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Uganda Local Service Delivery for HIV/AIDS Activity. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of Activity sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Expressions …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Uganda is increasingly concerned about the violence at Makerere University in response to ongoing protests against the proposed tuition increases. Footage of security services attacking unarmed students in their residence halls and attacks on journalists covering the protests are especially disturbing. This heavy-handed response by security services is uncalled for, and …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | October 11, 2019 | PR 10/19 U.S. Ambassador and Senior Military Leadership Supports Training of Uganda Wildlife Authority Park Rangers KAMPALA, Uganda – U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac; Deputy Commanding General from Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa, Brigadier General James R. Kriesel; Executive Director of Uganda …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | October 10, 2019 | PR 11/19 U.S. Mission Launches Arthur Ashe Tennis Program KAMPALA – On October 10, U.S. Mission Uganda held a press conference to launch the Arthur Ashe Tennis Program, which will empower Ugandan youth through the sport of tennis while also providing HIV/AIDS education. The U.S. Mission …
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On September 24, U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac presided over the award signing ceremony for the final grantees of the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program . The event, held at the American Center in Kampala, recognized and congratulated the winners of this year’s Self-Help Program. Launched in 1964 in Togo, the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program is a unique mechanism that …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE August 22, 2019 | PR 08/19 U.S. Government Partners with UWEC to Host Zoohackathon 2019 KAMPALA – On August 16, the U.S. Department of State and USAID signed a grant with the Uganda Wildlife Conservation and Education Center (UWEC) to host Zoohackathon 2019 in Entebbe from November 16-17. Zoohackathon is a …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2019 | PR 09/19 U.S. Government Supports UPDF Casualty Care Instructor Training KAMPALA – On August 23, the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) Allied Health Nursing School completed the final phase of U.S.-provided Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor training, certifying 12 Ugandan instructors. This pre-hospital casualty training …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | August 09, 2019 | PR 08/19 U.S. Ambassador Swears in 46 New Peace Corps Health and Agribusiness Volunteers KAMPALA – On August 8, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 46 United States Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Kampala. This …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA, PEPFAR UGANDA SMALL GRANTS OFFICE Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: PEPFAR Uganda Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-UGA-SMGCG-FY19 Deadline for Applications: August 30, 2019 by 11:59 PM (UTC +3) CFDA Number: 19.029 – The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief …
Read More» Download USAID/Uganda’s Health Care Waste Management Activity (HCWMA) Notice of Funding Opportunity Download: Budget template USAID/Uganda will host a Pre-Application Conference for all interested local applicants to review the NOFO requirements on July 31, 2019 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm . The event will take place in Kampala, Uganda. In order to receive additional information on the event and confirm participation, interested local applicants must email kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov with the names and …
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Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 6:30 pm Right Honorable Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda; Honorable Members of Parliament; Representatives and officials of the Government of Uganda; Distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends; All protocols observed. Good evening, and thank you so much for being here to help us celebrate the 243rd anniversary …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE | June 28, 2019 | PR 07/19 U.S. Government Provides Training on Uganda’s Water Management Systems KAMPALA, Uganda – U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac and Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment Director Dominic Kavutse closed out a three-day training through the U.S. government’s Ambassador’s Water Expert Program (AWEP) on June 27. AWEP brought U.S. …
Read More» June 21, 2019 | PR 06/19 KAMPALA, Uganda – The U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP) launched the 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report on June 20. Uganda remains a Tier 2 country, in recognition of the Government of Uganda’s efforts to address trafficking in persons, while also recognizing …
Read More» Statement on Confirmed Ebola Cases in Uganda As of June 12, the Ugandan Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of Ebola in western Uganda near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United States has strong confidence in the Ugandan government’s ability to respond to the outbreak in coordination with partners. …
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U.S. Military Supports Training of Uganda Wildlife Authority Park Rangers U.S. soldiers with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, held a graduation ceremony on Friday, June 7 for the first-ever U.S.-supported Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Counter Illicit Trafficking Junior Leader Course at Queen Elizabeth National Park. …
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Power Africa Announces Grant Winners to Improve Energy Access in Uganda Refugee Settlements Today, USAID through the U.S. Government’s Power Africa partnership, awarded $465,000 in grants to three private companies to improve energy access and enhance livelihoods and services for Uganda’s refugee and host communities. USAID Uganda Acting Mission Director Rick Somarriba and Power Africa Deputy Coordinator …
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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Colette Marcellin Launch of the 2019-2020 Uganda Refugee Response Plan Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 9:30 AM Office of the Prime Minister Office Building, Kampala Ministers UN Resident Coordinator Rosa Malango Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. Good morning everyone. It is an honor to be here with all of …
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The United States and Ugandan Governments Affirm Their Partnership on Agriculture The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Mission Director Rick Somarriba and the Ugandan Minister of Agriculture Hon. Vincent Sempijja today signed a declaration of partnership that affirms the two governments’ shared commitment to accelerating agriculture-led economic growth, increasing food security, and …
Read More» USAID/Uganda is sharing a draft of the Statement of Work with all interested parties for the purpose of soliciting comments on its clarity and feasibility as part of the process of designing the Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) activity. Through this contract, USAID/Uganda seeks to address USAID/Uganda’s development objectives relating to child wellbeing, education, …
Read More» Joint local statement on restrictions to freedom of expression and assembly in Uganda. The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Japan, Norway, Republic of Korea and United States issue the following statement in Uganda. We …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE April 29, 2019 | PR 03/19 U.S. Government Launches New Program to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new program today designed to control and eliminate five neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Uganda and twelve other countries. …
Read More» Today we join the many Ugandans asking why their government has recently blocked musical concerts and radio talk shows, disrupted peaceful demonstrations and rallies, and deployed heavy-handed security forces against peaceful citizens. Uganda’s constitution guarantees freedom of assembly and expression. We echo the Ugandan people in calling on the government to respect these rights. Strong …
Read More» Funding Opportunity: The U.S. Mission Kampala will be accepting applications from 1 April – 10 May, 2019 for the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program. This program aims to support a wide variety of small-scale community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Previously funded projects include development …
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Congratulations to the winners and runners up of US Embassy Kampala’s World Wildlife Day photo competition with the theme Wildlife and Uganda’s Waters. These finalists showed us their skill in capturing the beauty and importance of Uganda’s water-dependent wildlife. Winner: Peter Hogel Adult Category Kingfisher dipping wing tip The Kingfisher totally relies upon the waters of …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE March 15, 2019 | PR 02/19 PEACE CORPS UGANDA CELEBRATES “DROP EVERYTHING AND READ” DAY KAMPALA – Peace Corps Uganda and its 154 Volunteers throughout the country celebrated Uganda’s 6th National D.E.A.R. (“Drop Everything and Read”) Day on Friday, March 15, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Kampala …
Read More» The U.S. Mission welcomes the opening of the war crimes trial against Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Commander Thomas Kwoyelo at the International Crimes Division – the first such atrocity crimes case brought before a Ugandan court. After years of delay, victims have an opportunity to seek justice, and the defendant has an opportunity to contest …
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Download: Second Highest bidder’s List for concluded Auction – Feb 2019 Note: This list is valid from Monday (2/25/2019) to Tuesday (2/26/2019). Second runners-up list will be availed on Wednesday 2/27/2019 and third runners-up list will availed on 1 March 2019. Note: 2nd and 3rd list depend on availability of unpaid lots.
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U.S. Mission Uganda World Wildlife Day Photo Contest: Wildlife and Uganda’s Waters To celebrate World Wildlife Day 2019, U.S. Mission Uganda is hosting a photo contest to showcase the importance and beauty of Uganda’s freshwater ecosystems and the wildlife that depends upon them. The contest’s theme is Wildlife and Uganda’s Waters and aligns with the World …
Read More» Download: Highest bidder’s List for concluded Auction – Feb 2019 Note: This list is valid from Monday (2/25/2019) to Tuesday (2/26/2019). Second runners-up list will be availed on Wednesday 2/27/2019 and third runners-up list will availed on 1 March 2019. Note: 2nd and 3rd list depend on availability of unpaid lots.
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USAID DE-RISKING PAYGO SOLAR HOME SYSTEMS IN UGANDA REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS – GRANTS PROGRAM Call for Proposals | Deadline: 20 March 2019 (Wednesday), 12:00 East African Time. USAID Power Africa is issuing a Call for Proposals (CfPs) to solar home system (SHS) companies that wish to expand sales of their pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) SHS into either or both …
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Hop On Board the Nile Explorer | Helping Rural Children in Uganda Discover Technology, Science and Literacy When the Nile Explorer pulled into the yard of Prince Musanje Memorial Primary School in Luwero, Uganda, most students there had never before been on a bus – let alone a bus equipped with laptop computers. The Nile Explorer, …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE PR 01/19 U.S. Government and the National Medical Stores Launch Project to Improve Drug Management Entebbe, February 15, 2019 – The United States government in partnership with the National Medical Stores launched a contract to develop a new Enterprise Resource Planning System that will improve the management and supply of …
Read More» U.S. MISSION UGANDA | AUCTION 2019 VENUE: PLOT 6-8 MULWANA ROAD NEAR UGANDA BAATI VIEWING & BIDDING: FEBRUARY 19—21 | 0900 hrs. – 1500 hrs. PAYMENT TERMS: CASH ONLY FURNITURE, CARPETS, APPLIANCES, VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MUCH MORE
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U.S. EMBASSY UGANDA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: American Center Management and Programming Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY19-KAM01 Deadline for Applications: February 11, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $20,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs …
Read More» Kampala, 14 December 2018. The Heads of Mission of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union Delegation, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America issue the following statement in Uganda. Over many years, the Government of Uganda and the United Nations …
Read More» December 11, 2018 STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MISSION ON UGANDA REFUGEE RESPONSE UNHCR and the Government of Uganda have provided life-saving support to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing violence and persecution in recent years. The United States is grateful for these extraordinary humanitarian actions. We have reviewed the findings from the UN’s Office of …
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Today, on Human Rights Day, we honor the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that celebrates and defends the equal dignity and worth of every person. The declaration lists the inalienable rights to which all human beings are entitled – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or other status. Today …
Read More» Funding Opportunity Title: Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY19-KAM01 Deadline for Applications: December 21, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $20,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations interested in …
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Funding Opportunity Title: Civic Education Project Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY19-KAM02 Deadline for Applications: December 21, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $25,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for …
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U.S. MISSION UGANDA PRESS RELEASE November 9, 2018 New U.S.-Funded Nutrition and Agriculture Activity to Benefit Vulnerable Households. U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac, together with the Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Honorable Mutuzo Peace Regis, Woman Member of Parliament of Kisoro Rose Kabangyenyi, and the Kisoro District leadership, launched a new …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Uganda is organizing a Vendor day scheduled to take place on November 15, 2018 at Speke Resort Munyonyo from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Current and prospective suppliers are encouraged to attend. Download flier Details Discussions will focus on, but not be limited to: Procurement Cycle Vendor Selection and Qualification criteria and payments. Visit https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/kampala/sections-offices/procurement-section. …
Read More» Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in the presence of USAID Mission Director Joakim Parker, launched today a nationwide campaign to combat aflatoxins that contaminate improperly handled grain, causing severe health complications, including liver cancer and stunting. The campaign, supported through USAID’s Feed the Future program, …
Read More» 2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the competitive summer 2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators (teachers and administrators) to take place over the course of five weeks beginning in mid-June, 2019. Secondary Educators include classroom teachers, teacher …
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2019 Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership U.S. Mission Uganda is now accepting applications for the 2019 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership. The five week program takes place during the June to August time-frame. SUSI for Student Leaders are intensive short-term …
Read More» CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR’S FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION In 2001, the Congress of the United States of America established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to preserve cultural heritage in eligible countries. Through the Ambassador’s Fund, American embassies around the globe are helping eligible countries to preserve historic sites and manuscripts, …
Read More» The U.S. government and the American people are demonstrating their continued support for the refugee response in Uganda with nearly $83 million in additional humanitarian assistance by the end of the U.S. fiscal year 2018. This new funding includes a $40 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme, a $29 million contribution to …
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September 27, 2018 PR 13/18 Uganda Launches New Agricultural Materials for Beans and Maize Farmers KAMPALA – The Government of Uganda has developed and launched revised agricultural manuals to help maize and beans farmers shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. The educational and informational materials were created with support from the United States Agency …
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KAMPALA – On September 18, the Government of Uganda launched its new strategy to spread information on climate change adaptation across the country. The four-year Uganda National Climate Change Communications Strategy and Standard National Climate Change Indicators, developed with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will also help integrate climate change …
Read More» We are deeply concerned by recent events in Arua, Kampala, and Gulu, and disturbed by reports of brutal treatment of Members of Parliament, journalists, and others at the hands of security forces. All of those detained have the right to humane treatment, due process, access to lawyers and to their families, and a prompt, fair, …
Read More» Location: Mangina area, North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the North Eastern part Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Event: U.S. Embassy Kampala is monitoring a new outbreak of Ebola virus that has been announced by the Ministry of Health of Democratic Republic of Congo. The current Ebola outbreak area includes the Mangina area, North Kivu and …
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On July 26, the United States government and the Government of Uganda launched a new five year, $32.8 million program that will provide better health services to nine districts in the Lango sub region of Northern Uganda. The USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in Northern Uganda program is projected to cover the region’s …
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Good evening. I’m delighted to see all of you at our Independence Day celebration. We’re glad you could be here. I’d like to say a special welcome and thank you to our sponsors—American businesses in Uganda. Our sponsors include some of the biggest companies in the world in the financial, oil and gas, and engineering …
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Today forty finalists gathered for a U.S government-supported Fall Armyworm Technology Prize. The contest, which includes Ugandan innovators, is supported through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to combat the spread of fall armyworm across the African continent. The Fall Armyworm Technology Prize seeks digital tools and approaches that provide timely, context-specific information …
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The United States government, in partnership with local-tech incubator HIVE Colab, launched the U.S. Mission’s first mobile library project. Called the Nile Explorer, the vehicle promotes education and has targeted learning activities that build critical thinking and problem solving skills. While taking part in the program, students can engage in learning activities that encourage scientific …
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On May 30, Ambassador Malac hosted more than 60 influential Muslim and interfaith leaders (imams, community leaders, youth activists, and others) for an Iftar dinner at her residence. Speaking at the dinner, she noted that, “Throughout the world, including in the United States, we have to fight against hate speech when we see it. We …
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U.S. GOVERNMENT RENEWS COMMITMENT TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS IN UGANDA KAMPALA, April 27, 2018 – As part of ongoing efforts to improve the health of all Ugandans, the United States government has once again increased HIV prevention and treatment assistance to Uganda through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). On April 20 in Washington, …
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As part of the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to building trade and investment opportunities within Uganda, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac will lead a reverse trade mission to the Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle April 20-21 jointly with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority and the USAID East Africa Trade & Investment Hub. Joined …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac joined President Museveni and other dignitaries yesterday to witness the signing of the Project Framework Agreement between the government and the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium (AGRC). This agreement will ensure the development, design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the oil refinery in Hoima District with an eventual capacity of …
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The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is pleased to announce the launch of two new five-year activities, totaling $75 million USD, to improve food and nutrition security and to strengthen resilience of over 665,000 people in the Karamoja sub-region. Karamoja is the most nutritionally vulnerable region in Uganda …
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On March 20, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Uganda, Colette Marcellin, attended the closeout event for USAID’s Sustainable Comprehensive Responses for Vulnerable Children and their Families (SCORE) activity. Over the span of seven years, the SCORE activity reached 35,000 households and more than 200,000 people, including 139,000 children, with family-centered services ranging from food …
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U.S. Mission Uganda recently hosted Crow and the Canyon, an American Bluegrass band, as part of the ongoing efforts to engage and create opportunities for Ugandan music lovers to interact directly with American musicians. The five person Bluegrass band Crow and the Canyon performed live at Makerere University main campus, held a free concert in …
Read More» On March 15 and 16, the Office of the Prime Minister hosted a National Nutrition Forum to discuss the achievements of Uganda’s national nutrition plan, and the challenges Uganda still faces. Speaking at the event, Michelle Lang-Alli, USAID Uganda’s Health Office director, said, “Under-nutrition is a serious health problem in Uganda and the single greatest …
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U.S. Embassy’s Julia Taft Fund The Julia Taft Fund supports community-based projects that provide sustainable assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, vulnerable migrants and stateless persons. Each year, the Taft Fund awards grants up to $25,000 for projects that respond to issues that have not been addressed by larger multilateral refugee programs. Projects that duplicate …
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Power Africa, a U.S. Government-led initiative, announce the launch of the Power Africa Uganda Electricity Supply Accelerator, an $11 million activity that will support the Government of Uganda’s electrification goals. The Accelerator will facilitate the addition of 1,000 megawatts of generation capacity and 1,000,000 new electricity connections by 2020. The Accelerator builds on existing Power …
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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) committed to supporting improved sanitation and hygiene in Uganda by launching a new $30.4 million activity called Uganda Sanitation for Health. This five-year initiative will introduce a series of water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions at the community and household levels, leading to increased household access to sanitation and water …
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Funding Opportunity Title: Gender-Based Violence Radio & Video Project Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY18-KAM03 Deadline for Applications: February 20, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda …
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U.S. Ambassador Swears In 25 New Peace Corps Education Volunteers KAMPALA – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newest group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda. These 25 Volunteers will specialize in educational activities, specifically with the objective of promoting reading and literacy. Volunteers serve …
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Funding Opportunity Announcement: BUREAU OF POPULATION, REFUGEES, AND MIGRATION (PRM) PRM requests concept notes for NGO projects benefitting refugees in Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As PRM’s mandate is to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM will consider funding only those projects that include …
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Fatuma Namatosi was born into a hard life in Shananda — a village in Bungokho-Mbale in eastern Uganda. But she was determined to complete her studies. Her elder brother helped her to pay her enrollment fees, and for her part, she excelled in her studies. Namatosi’s hard work paid off when she and her mother …
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Funding Opportunity Title: Entrepreneurship Project Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY18-KAM02 Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces …
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Effective immediately, the American Center in Kampala (formerly known as the Information Resource Center) is issuing new plastic ID badges for membership access. All members with the laminated paper cards should visit the American Center before March 31, 2018 in order to obtain a new membership card. The laminated membership cards will no longer grant access …
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“It should go without saying that as one half of humanity, women are entitled to the protection and fulfillment of their human rights. Unfortunately, in Uganda and across the world, that’s not the case. Human rights and gender equality should be respected every single day, but today, especially, is an opportunity for us all to …
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The EducationUSA office in Kampala seeks to identify and recruit 30 Ugandan students to join the U.S. Embassy EducationUSA Scholars Program . Due to technical difficulties, the EducationUSA Scholars Program application has been extended until Friday, December 22nd. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Any applications completed before the form link was disabled is still considered valid. The EducationUSA office …
Read More» The global effort to end HIV/AIDS is paying off. For the first time, new data show significant declines in new HIV diagnoses among adolescent girls and young women. “We are at an unprecedented moment in the global HIV/AIDS response,” said Dr. Deborah Birx, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator for the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS …
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Thank you for having me here today. I’d like to thank Makerere University and the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention for hosting this important community dialogue. I’d also like to thank you, the students, for taking the time to be here today to discuss the important issue of gender-based violence. Read Full speech . <div id=”fb-root”></div> <script>(function(d, s, …
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Good afternoon and thank you for that introduction. One of the core goals of the United States Mission in Uganda is empowering women, and I am very pleased to be here with you today as we work towards including women business. I would like to thank Sherifa Tumusiime, the founder and CEO of Zimba Women …
Read More» CALL FOR ABSTRACTS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR’S FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION In 2001, the Congress of the United States of America established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) as a tool through which the people of the United States could help less developed countries to preserve their cultural heritage. Through the Ambassador’s Fund, American embassies around …
Read More» The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded $1.25 million to Instiglio, in partnership with Village Enterprise, for a program designed to help lift participating Ugandan and Kenyan households out of extreme poverty. Instiglio is implementing the program as a development impact bond, in which funders (including USAID, the UK Department for International Development, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala is aware of 2 confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Kween District, Eastern Uganda. Through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we are supporting the Ugandan Ministry of Health in their rapid response to contain the outbreak. Within 24 hours of case confirmation, response activities were initiated, …
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The United States contributed $221 million towards humanitarian assistance for refugee operations in Uganda during the U.S. government’s Fiscal Year 2017 (October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017). This contribution supported protection and multi-sectoral assistance, including emergency food and nutrition assistance, medical care, water, livelihoods, and prevention and response to gender-based violence, to refugees in …
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Remarks for Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Pre-GHSA Ministerial Press Conference Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 12:15 PM Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Good afternoon everyone. I’d like to begin by thanking the Government of Uganda for its dedication to the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and for hosting this upcoming ministerial meeting. Strengthening Uganda’s health sector security …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY UGANDA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Fashion Entrepreneurship Project Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY18-KAM01 Deadline for Applications: November 3, 2017 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $25,000 This notice is subject …
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On behalf of the people of the United States, our best wishes to all Ugandans as you celebrate the 55th anniversary of your independence. Read more
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The issue of the presidential age limit is one for Ugandans to decide, and the Ugandan government is responsible for ensuring all Ugandans have the right to discuss this issue freely and without fear of intimidation. We are disturbed by reports of multiple arrests throughout the country, including reports of arrests and rough treatment of …
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The United States is deeply concerned that recent arrests and raids stifle the Ugandan people’s right to free expression and tarnish Uganda’s global image. We are disturbed by reports of raids on NGOs. Infringements on protected rights under Uganda’s Constitution will impede the country’s development. We call on the Government of Uganda to guarantee all …
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If you or someone you know is planning on applying for Mandela Washington Fellowship check out this Facebook video chat.
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Are you working to support positive change in your home country? Helping preserve your community’s biodiversity for the next generation? Working to create job opportunities for at-risk youth? If so – come join the next generation of global leaders and apply for the Community Solutions Program! Applications due October 31, 2017. For more information see …
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U.S. Mission Uganda is accepting applications for the Winter 2018 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on U.S National Security Policy Making for scholars and professionals. The Institute will take place from January 4-February 16, 2018 at the University of Delaware in Newark. SUSI is a competitive, intensive post-graduate level academic program with integrated study …
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22,500 people — including 18,000 refugees and 4,500 host community members near Maaji III refugee settlement in Adjumani district — can now access clean drinking water and have proper sanitation facilities, thanks to a new inclusive project implemented by World Vision. With funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration …
Read More» On August 29, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development co-hosted an event to celebrate environmental achievements of USAID’s Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity. In 2013, USAID launched the Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity to address the impacts of oil …
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In just a few weeks, the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application will be available for those who wish to apply. Now is the time to prepare! Review the many resources available to YALI Network members – from YALI Network Online Courses to blog posts to social media tips to podcasts with previous Fellows. Take one …
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On August 23, the USAID/Uganda’s Biodiversity Program, in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation, the Wildlife Clubs of Uganda and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, celebrated the winners of this year’s Conservation Fine Art Challenge in Entebbe. Forty-two winning secondary school students were chosen by the Uganda National Examination Board from over 2,000 …
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Kampala, Uganda – Today, senior officials from the Governments of Uganda and the United States and other Power Africa partners celebrated Power Africa Uganda Partnership Day, an event that highlighted important developments in Uganda’s electrification efforts. Power Africa Coordinator Andrew M. Herscowitz handed over master plans to the Government of Uganda for three rural electricity service territories, …
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On Saturday, August 19, Ambassador Malac attended the Seventh Annual National Youth Festival at Makerere University. Uganda’s population is one of the youngest in the world. Approximately 80 percent of the population is under the age of 35, and of those, 50 percent is under the age of 15. In her remarks , Ambassador Malac said, …
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Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Aceng, the Director General Health Services MoH, Prof. Anthony Mbonye; Dr. Sam Biraro, ICAP Country Representative, our friends from the media. Good morning! I am delighted to be here today, as we share with you, some of the key findings from the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment Survey or …
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On August 15 Ambassador Deborah R. Malac accompanied visiting members of the U.S. Congress for a site visit to a CDC-funded implementing partner, Baylor –Uganda, to see first-hand the impact of U.S. Government (USG) funding to Uganda’s health and HIV programming, particularly pediatric interventions. During the two-hour visit to Baylor-Uganda’s Center of Excellence in Mulago, …
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From August 2 -12, U.S. Embassy Kampala hosted two sports envoys, Jeneba Tarmoh and Kenyanna Wilson, as part of the Department of State’s SportsUnited Program. Jeneba and Kenyanna participated in three girls-focused athletics camps in Arua, Kampala, and Kapchorwa. During the camps, the sports envoys talked to over 230 rural girls and local athletes about …
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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Uganda, Colette Marcellin Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony for Heath and Agribusiness Trainees Thursday, August 10, 2017 PROTOCOL LIST It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to this very happy occasion: the swearing-in of Peace Corps Volunteers. We’re honored to have our Chief Guest, Dr. Jane Aceng, the …
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Teach For Uganda is launching its inaugural class of 30 fellows, which is comprised of graduates and young professionals passionate about improving Uganda’s education system.
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On July 8, the United States once again demonstrated its ongoing commitment to providing life-saving assistance to those affected by conflict with a pledge of nearly $639 million in additional humanitarian assistance. Upon the conclusion of the G20 summit in Germany, and following the June 23 Uganda Solidarity Summit on Refugees, the U.S. government announced …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac United States Independence Day Celebration It gives me great pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate America’s birthday with so many friends and colleagues. No matter where I’ve served overseas, when we gather together on this occasion, it reminds me how great a privilege it is …
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The following is the text of the statement of the U.S. delegation to the Uganda Solidarity Summit on Refugees, delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac on June 23, 2017. The refugee situation in Uganda has reached crisis proportions. To prevent a broader humanitarian disaster, the response of Ugandan authorities and the international …
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The Fellows departed on June 15, 2017 for their six-week program on leadership in the United States, where they’ll be studying with other young African leaders from across the continent. We wish you safe travels and best of luck in your new adventure!
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The U.S. Mission to Uganda is pleased to present the first-ever Report to the Ugandan People, a summary of some of the most important U.S. assistance programs in Uganda during the last year. Read more
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Don’t be fooled by email or internet scams that pretend to offer genuine scholarships to U.S. universities! If someone asks you for a payment of any kind, it’s likely fake. At U.S. schools, scholarship applications are free. With so many scams going around, it is sometimes hard to find genuine scholarships. One of the ways …
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As part of the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to building trade and investment opportunities within Uganda, the U.S. Embassy held a three-day Agricultural Trade Mission in Kampala. Hosted along with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Uganda and the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda, this event brought together 21 American agribusinesses and 24 Ugandan …
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KAMPALA – As a demonstration of its ongoing commitment to improving the health of all Ugandans, the United States Government has increased its assistance related to HIV treatment and prevention through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). On April 26 in Johannesburg, South Africa, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Deborah L. Birx …
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In support of Uganda’s continued efforts to fight infectious diseases, the governments of the United States and Uganda today signed an agreement to further their collaboration on infectious disease research and training. U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, signed the agreement, which …
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I am pleased to join you all today as we mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. This is a great opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists here in Uganda and around the world – and to ensure all citizens enjoy the right to express their ideas and …
Read More» This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks opportunities to co-create, co-design, co-invest, and collaborate in the research, development, piloting, testing, and scaling of innovative, practical and cost-effective interventions that address development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites interested parties to participate with USAID to identify innovative thinking, best practices …
Read More» Malaria remains Uganda’s leading cause of death, especially in children under five. Yet, there are ways to prevent it. The following prevention tools are powerful and cost-effective. The U.S. government is proud to support efforts to end malaria in Uganda. Through a five-year project, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is helping more than 13 million Ugandans …
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Worldwide, new malaria cases fell by 21 percent in a recent five-year period, thanks in large part to more communities using insecticide-treated nets and spraying indoors to kill the mosquitoes that cause malaria. Read more
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On April 20, the U.S. Embassy in Kampala celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month with a performance by Uganda’s Baxmba Waves band. Initiated by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, Jazz Appreciation Month is an annual opportunity to celebrate the history and heritage of jazz during the month of April. In her remarks, U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Kampala is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund. The Fund’s primary intention is to support projects to assist refugees and focus on one-time needs. Such projects should not be ones already being addressed by UNHCR or NGOs receiving U.S. Government funding. The maximum project …
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Procurement Reference Number: SUG500-17-R-0012 The requirement is for the providing telephone phone services at the US Embassy Kampala. The anticipated performance is for a base period of twelve months and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. For complete details regarding this requirement go to www.FBO.Gov , enter the solicitation number “SUG50017R0012” in the …
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(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); The U.S. Embassy is supporting efforts to preserve and protect Uganda's rich natural resources and provide economic… Posted by U.S. Embassy Kampala on Monday, April 10, 2017
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Tell us and share a photo that shows how you maintain a healthy lifestyle or how you promote good health practices in your community . Some of the top submissions will be shared on the U.S. Embassy Kampala Facebook page .
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April 7, 2017: Today on World Health Day, Uganda should take stock of the progress it has made in creating a healthier population. According to the recently released Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS), there are some clear and positive trends: more women delivering babies in health facilities; substantial reductions in infant and under-five mortality rates; …
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In recognition of Women’s History Month and in advance of World Health Day, Chargé D’Affaires Colette Marcellin visited the Kasenge Primary School in Mukono district and participated in discussions with students on the importance of making smart and healthy life decisions. Students presented songs and skits on how they are making smart choices to remain …
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Women may live longer than men, but on average they have poorer health . When mothers and daughters receive inferior nutrition and health care, girls’ long-term health and the well-being of future generations are harmed. Some examples: Malnourished women deliver less-healthy babies. Adolescent childbearing, common where child marriage is allowed, poses health risks and limits life prospects …
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Please review our latest Facebook Q&A session. It’s likely someone asked the same questions. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Welcome, everyone! Our apologies for being a bit late today. We're now going to begin our …
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What’s a Pinewood Derby? It’s a racing event where students are challenged to build their own cars using a block of pine, plastic wheels, and metal axles. Any U.P.E school in Uganda may register to participate in the competition. The first 20 schools that register will receive 10 Derby Starter Kits. Five of these kits …
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(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); At the U.S. Embassy, we don't just just help #EmpowerWomen during #WomensHistoryMonth, we're doing it every month and every day throughout Uganda. Watch this video to learn more about one …
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As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, Ambassador Malac shares her thoughts and wishes for Uganda’s young women and girls – and what things in her life helped make her a strong leader. #BeBoldforChange
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A new digital platform is set to revolutionize how farmers get their goods to market in East Africa. 2KUZE, which means “Let’s Grow Together” in Swahili, is a mobile-to-mobile platform that will help farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania find buyers and streamline the system of selling produce. Read more
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KAMPALA – The United States today demonstrated its ongoing support for and commitment to the improved health and well-being of all Ugandans with the donation of state-of-the-art medical equipment that will help health officials detect, monitor and treat tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant tuberculosis. In a February 10 ceremony at Uganda’s Ministry of Health in Kampala, …
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By Kuros Ghaffari Fifty years ago, the city of Selma, Alabama, took center stage in the American civil rights movement. A major goal of the movement had been securing voting rights that were granted under the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Despite that federal requirement, some states and local jurisdictions had created legal hurdles …
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Female genital mutilation cause severe bleeding and health issues including cysts, infections, infertility as well as complications in childbirth increased risk of newborn deaths.
