African Youth Action Network - AYAN

“This training changed some learners. As you're saying, I am the happiest teacher, it is not usual, but it started once you started to train us!” At Kakoni Wisdom Primary School in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, our Child Well-Being Training left a lasting impact. Teachers like Tugineyo Doreen witnessed remarkable transformations in their students, fostering active participation and renewed hope. A huge shoutout to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation without whose generous support this wouldn’t have been possible. Your contribution is helping transform refugee education and empower communities. To watch the full video on our YouTube channel to learn how AYAN is making a difference in refugee education and empowering communities, click the link below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dc3uWUe3 #RefugeeEducation #ChildWellBeing #TeacherImpact #AYAN #KyakaII #RefugeeSupport #EducationForAll #EmpoweringCommunities #LinkedInForGood

We had the privilege of hosting representatives from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the Office of the Prime Minister (#OPM) led by the Camp Commandant, local government officials from Kyegegwa district, and local leaders at our Innovation Centre in Kyakka II Refugee Settlement. Our key discussions focused on the impact of our programs on the refugee and host communities including access to employment opportunities under our Pathpreneur project. We elaboratively discussed strategies to ensure project sustainability in the absence of financial donations. Working together with key stakeholders in the refugee space remains important to addressing challenges facing #RLOs in Uganda. #PathpreneurProject #Entrepreneurship #RefugeeEmpowerment Conrad N. Hilton Foundation KRLON-Kyaka II Refugee-led Organizations Network Simon Marot Touloung Ajwok Mary Valentino

We were honored to host a team from UN Women at our Innovation Centre in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement yesterday. Our Field coordinator, Okwir Nelson shared our work as a Refugee-Led Organization (#RLO) with refugees and host communities in Uganda. He also highlighted the challenges faced by refugees including protection and livelihoods. Finding durable solutions to refugee challenges require collaborative efforts. We invite partners, stakeholders and well-wishes to connect with us or visit our locations to learn more about our initiatives and explore ways of collaboration. Together, we can positively impact refugee narratives. #Collaboration #partnership #RefugeeEmpowerment #AYAN Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Oxfam in Uganda Mastercard Foundation Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda Embassy of Denmark in Uganda RELON UGANDA Independent Diplomat Simon Marot Touloung Ajwok Mary Valentino

Are you a researcher, implementer, or donor passionate about soft skills training for entrepreneurship and #workforce development? IPA and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) are joining forces to fund research that explores which soft skills matter for whom and how best to implement soft skills programs effectively and at scale. With Call for Proposals in 2025-2026 and an additional IPA-curated portfolio of projects, we’re seeking collaborators eager to advance evidence on the topic. If you are interested in partnering with IPA to build the evidence on the topic, fill out this Google form: bit.ly/epsdform1 🔗Learn more about this #ResearchFunding: bit.ly/epsd2526funding #SoftSkills #Entrepreneurship #BestBetsIPA

Yesterday, we hosted the commemoration of the #InternationalDayofHumanRights and the crowning of the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender Based Violence at our newly launched Innovation Centre in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. May this year's Human Rights commemoration and everyday serve as a powerful reminder that Human rights belong to all of us - refugees inclusive, irrespective of one's nationality, status, or gender. We are thankful to all partners and the government (#OPM) in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement for leading a successful campaign. Together, let us #EndGBV, and work towards restoring everyone's right to dignity, freedom, and equality. #HumanRights #RefugeeRights #16DaysofActivism2024 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda Embassy of Denmark in Uganda Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Mastercard Foundation Oxfam in Uganda Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, Makerere University Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative RELON UGANDA Simon Marot Touloung Ajwok Mary Valentino

Our Jobtech Project for Refugees is paving ways to economic inclusion for urban refugees in Kampala through impactful partnerships, digital training, and job opportunities. In collaboration with Kyosk, we recently conducted an information session and onboarded refugee ambassadors onto Kyosk.app — a digital platform that connects informal retailers to fast-moving consumer goods by offering free delivery of goods to the retailers at subsidized prices. Refugee retail owners often face challenges such as language barriers, bias, and high transport costs through the traditional distribution chain. By directly delivering products to refugee owned businesses, the platform is mitigating these barriers and encouraging refugee inclusion in the economic space. #RefugeeInclusion #Livelihoods #EconomicInclusion #AYAN Jobtech Alliance Mercycorps Uganda Conrad N. Hilton Foundation YARID_Uganda RELON UGANDA Simon Marot Touloung Ajwok Mary Valentino Jack (Jean-Jacques) M.

"In Africa, it's the burden of a woman to provide food for a family. We wish more men would embrace this type of farming." – Turyamureeba A., Operations Manager HYDROPONIC FARMS Uganda Discover how hydroponic farming is empowering refugee communities and transforming lives in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel to learn more about this impactful initiative, and don’t forget to hit Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the refugee community Find video on this link https://lnkd.in/dgsBrzAJ Join the movement for change! #Hydroponics #RefugeeEmpowerment #SustainableFarming #WomenInFarming #ClimateSmartFarming

Creating a child-friendly space comes with a responsibility of instilling discipline, respect, stewardship, and peaceful coexistence in children as they interact in a shared space. Our field coordinator Okwir Nelson, engaged the children accessing our facility in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement in a session focused on managing conflicts, mitigating accidents, and respect for the space and one another during play. Empowering children to take ownership of their environment does not only give them a safe space to play but also the opportunity to learn, build friendships, share and develop a sense of responsibility. #ChildfriendlySpace #Play Conrad N. Hilton Foundation TPO Uganda - Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Teach the Child Initiative Street Child RELON UGANDA Simon Marot Touloung Ajwok Mary Valentino

The power of community empowerment Having received training by AYAN 2 months ago, we are happy that refugee farmers have grasped the skills & are adopting the practice of #Smartagriculture The result of their work at our demonstration garden in Kiryandongo Settlement is very impressive. Join us in supporting their efforts. #InnovativeFarming #hydroponicsfarming #RefugeeEmpowerment Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Oxfam in Uganda Mastercard Foundation Embassy of Denmark in Uganda Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda Simon Marot Touloung Victor Alex Patrick B Kanyeihamba Ajwok Mary Valentino

At the recent launch of our Innovation Centre in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, our Team Lead, Simon Marot Touloung in his powerful speech expressed gratitude and the transformative potential of refugees. He extended heartfelt thanks to the Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister (#OPM) for allocating land to AYAN in all areas of operation and for their open-door policy that has enabled Refugee-led Organizations (#RLOs) to register their initiatives, associate, and contribute to serving their communities. This centre built with the funding of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Simon acknowledged, “Without the generous support from the Hilton Foundation, the dream of this Innovation Centre would have remained on paper. I want to thank them for bringing this to life.” Simon called on partners and donors to invest in refugee talents, affirming, "Refugees possess incredible skills and abilities. This centre was constructed by a refugee contractor, and all the furniture in it was made by refugees except the plastic chairs. Let us create spaces and opportunities for them to thrive." #RefugeeEmpowerment #InnovationCentre UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Oxfam in Uganda RELON UGANDA YARID - Young African Refugees for Integral Development Ajwok Mary Valentino Victor Alex Patrick B Kanyeihamba