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UREPP II – EMPOWERMENT THROUGH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Promoting employment for young refugees and socially disadvantaged Ugandans

UREPP II implements gender- and climate-sensitive non-formal vocational education models in Ugandan institutions. The project provides profiling, training, and follow-up support, promotes income generation for participants, and spreads these approaches within the national education system.

 

Facts

  • Uganda
  • 07/2024 – 06/2027
  • BMZ and sequa gGmbH

Key topics

  • Vocational education and training / TVET
  • Career guidance / skills assessment
  • Employment promotion / job integration

Target group

  • Young refugees
  • Young women and mothers
  • Disadvantaged Ugandan youth

 

Education as the key to the future – Success story of UREPP

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The Uganda Refugee Employment Promotion Project II (UREPP II) aims to sustainably improve the career opportunities of young refugees and socially disadvantaged Ugandans. 

By 2027, at least 1,400 participants are expected to benefit from gender- and climate-sensitive training, with an 80 percent success rate in securing employment or starting a business. The combination of profiling, qualification, and job placement ensures sustainable income prospects for the target groups and sets new standards in vocational education in Uganda.

Women’s empowerment and sustainable change

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A key focus of UREPP II is women's empowerment: 60% of participants are expected to be female and receive training in areas such as sustainable agriculture, craftsmanship or entrepreneurship. 

Additionally, partner schools are developing gender- and climate-sensitive vocational education models to be integrated into the national non-formal vocational education system. Through training of multipliers and collaborations with educational institutions, sustainability in vocational education is being anchored long-term – both socially and ecologically.

 

GALLERY

Final presentation of technical projects by young people and their trainers

The image shows a group of young people and trainers presenting their technical projects.

The image shows a group of people in green workwear, working together to build an environmentally friendly system outdoors.

Building environmentally friendly systems by dedicated participants

The image shows young people in a workshop, learning craftsmanship skills in woodworking under guidance.

Young people acquire craftsmanship skills in woodworking

The image shows a practical exercise where a group of young people is working together to apply veterinary techniques on a pig.

Young people are learning the basics of veterinary care.

The image shows a young woman working on a modern sewing machine as part of a hands-on tailoring education.

Modern tailoring education in action.

The image shows a group of people planting a tree together, symbolizing sustainability and community involvement.

Planting action as a symbol of sustainable development.

The image shows a group of participants presenting practical electronics solutions and demonstrating their technical skills.

Participants present practical electronics solutions.

Final presentation of technical projects by young people and their trainers
The image shows a group of people in green workwear, working together to build an environmentally friendly system outdoors.
The image shows young people in a workshop, learning craftsmanship skills in woodworking under guidance.
The image shows a practical exercise where a group of young people is working together to apply veterinary techniques on a pig.
The image shows a young woman working on a modern sewing machine as part of a hands-on tailoring education.
The image shows a group of people planting a tree together, symbolizing sustainability and community involvement.
The image shows a group of participants presenting practical electronics solutions and demonstrating their technical skills.

Financed by:

Logo of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. On the left is a black eagle, next to it a thin vertical bar in the colors of Germany. sequa gGmbH logo with turquoise lettering and abstract blue-turquoise symbol on the left.

In partnership with:

Coat of arms of Nakawa Vocational Training College since 1971. Symbols: wrench, robot arm, pliers, drill.
Yellow, circular logo: “St. Simon Peter's” surrounded by the letters “VTC” with a stylized key.
Logo of the St. Jude Agricultural Vocational Institute. It shows a stylized cow in a gear wheel. The colors are black, green, and yellow.

FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT

Lukas Sum

Project Manager

E-mail: lukas.sum@bbw.de

Annika Bruhn

Project Manager

E-mail: annika.bruhn@bbw.de