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The prevalence of GBV in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.

Nakivale Refugee Settlement, home to thousands fleeing conflicts in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda, continues to bear silent stories of pain and resilience. While the camp offers safety from war, many women remain trapped in cycles of violence within their homes. Sexual assault and domestic abuse have become tragically common, deepened by broken community structures and limited reconciliation efforts. Despite ongoing interventions by government and humanitarian partners, gender-based violence remains a pressing challenge — one that calls for renewed attention, collective action, and stronger systems to restore dignity and safety for every woman in Nakivale.

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COVOID Scales up the Saemaul Undong Model (Korean Model of Development) to 29 Villages in Rubirizi District, South Western Uganda

COVOID Scales up the Saemaul Undong Model (Korean Model of Development) to 29 Villages in Rubirizi District, South Western Uganda

After witnessing the positive impact of Saemual Undong activities implemented by COVOID, Rubirizi District Local Government—through Magambo Subcounty leadership—supported Nyakahama Village with a grader to improve feeder roads. The success of this model caught the attention of district leaders, including LC5 Chairperson Mr. Aguba Silvestor, Hon. Kyokunda Clemensia (LC3 Chairperson, Ryeru Subcounty), and Mr. Kimumyu (popularly known as Senteko), who are now championing the SMU model across the district.
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COVOID fighting malnutrition, hunger and poverty among refugees and host communities in Nakivale -Isingiro District.

COVOID fighting malnutrition, hunger and poverty among refugees and host communities in Nakivale -Isingiro District.

With support from AWO International, COVOID is implementing a food security and nutrition project aimed at improving the wellbeing of refugees and host communities in Isingiro District. The initiative uses practical community-based approaches like Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Farmer Field Schools (FFS), and Nutrition Peer Educators to drive change. Activities include forming and supporting VSLA and FFS groups, promoting backyard gardening, conducting nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and screening for malnutrition.
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COVOID fighting youth unemployment using an informal vocational education program in the 5 districts (Rubirizi, Sheema, Mitooma, Buhwezu, Bushenyi).

COVOID fighting youth unemployment using an informal vocational education program in the 5 districts (Rubirizi, Sheema, Mitooma, Buhwezu, Bushenyi).

Since 2007, COVOID’s Vocational Education Program has been transforming the lives of out-of-school children from vulnerable households. Supported by partners like Stromme Foundation, CARE International, AVSI Foundation, USAID, and the American Embassy, the program has trained and graduated over 2,800 youths. These young people have gained valuable employable skills, enabling them to start small businesses, support their families, pay school fees for siblings, and contribute to household savings—creating lasting impact within their communities.
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COVOID Spearheading Advocacy Efforts To End Child Marriage In Rubirizi District Through The Roll Out Of Child Friendly Villages In Rubirizi District.

COVOID Spearheading Advocacy Efforts To End Child Marriage In Rubirizi District Through The Roll Out Of Child Friendly Villages In Rubirizi District.

In 2012, COVOID conducted a study in Rubirizi District revealing a child marriage rate of 65%—significantly higher than the national average of 49% and the Western region’s 58% reported by UNFPA (2013). With poverty levels in the district estimated at 27%, many families struggle to afford school fees, forcing some to marry off their daughters. This cycle of poverty continues to fuel high school dropout rates and teenage pregnancies among girls in the district.
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Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) approach.

Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are transforming lives by fostering financial independence and collective growth at the community level. Comprising small groups of 15 to 25 members, these associations encourage regular saving, allow members to access small loans, and distribute profits annually based on individual savings. Beyond financial inclusion, VSLAs create a strong foundation for other community development initiatives — uniting members around shared goals and making it easier to introduce new programs and services that uplift entire households.

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