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From 7-9th Nov 2024, we were privileged to participate in the Trans-Africa Investment Summit. Organised under the theme: A Global Gateway for Development Collaboration between Africa and the Diaspora, the Summit was hosted by Pilot International and powered by Pilot International Inc.(Women Entrepreneurship Forum Africa-WEFA.Trans Africa Investment Summit) It provided a gateway to facilitate trade amongst African countries and the world by providing a physical networking platform for participants to interface with their potential clients and partners, exporters, importers, suppliers and distributors, as well as to attract investment opportunities for business. Our Energy Projects Manager Edna Nyamwaka discussed Heifer International’s agric tech work which leverages solar energy to improve both productivity and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. She also discussed our collaborative efforts currently being implemented like the DREEM Hub project with support from Mott Foundation to promote a stable water-energy nexus and how these efforts will support small holder farmers’ resilience and productivity. Robert Ddamulira, Ph.D. William Matovu Surita Sandosham Adesuwa Ifedi Heifer International Heifer International Africa

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The #Energyweek is a space worth being in this week. So much to learn about the opportunities for Uganda in adopting clean energy, so much innovation! The two energy ministers officiated at the opening ceremony today and emphasised the need to adopt renewable energy for sustainability. Mott Foundation National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) - Uganda

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Finance and Grants Manager SAYE Project re-advertised. Follow the link below for details and stand a chance to serve at Heifer International Uganda as part of the team that ensures a dignified life for the smallholder farmer. https://lnkd.in/dtCika2U  

At the Mastercard Foundation Communications CoP retreat, there is so much to learn. What stood out for me is the intentionality to be inclusive as we work hard to ensure an employed youth. People with different abilities ought to be specially thought about and brought to the table to access opportunities in equal measure - So says Mulenzi Tonny from Light for the World Uganda #YoungAfricaWorks #SAYEProject Heifer International Uganda Heifer International CURAD Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda)

We are privileged to host Mott Foundation Vice President Neal Hegarty to Uganda. He witnessed the beginning of a partnership between Heifer International and Kabaka Foundation aimed at implementing the DREEM Hub Project. The Project funded by @Mott Foundation is aimed at promoting solar energy solutions for agriculture across East Africa. The Attorney General of @Buganda Kingdom emphasized that this partnership shall enable the team to reach more farmers in Uganda. Neal noted that the Foundation ha invested usd20m to support work aimed at uplifting communities. “We work in TZ, Ke & Ug and we believe communities need each other.Mott ensures that we reach communities through averting climate change.” Deputy Prime Minister Buganda Kingdom said: “We grateful to Heifer who uplift our communities through flagship projects in dairy sector. Buganda is the agricultural land of Uganda. With just 30 percent of arable land under use. Support needed to include others. Coffee is our key cash crop whose productive needs boosting. We look forward to work with Heifer in this regard. William Matovu Surita Sandosham

🌟 Key Remarks from Abdurahim Buyinza, Iganga Youth Chairperson 🌟 At the SAYE Youth Business Forum, Abdurahim Buyinza highlighted a critical issue facing youth in Iganga: the challenge of mindset. He emphasized that youth must take an active role in this project to achieve sustainable livelihoods. He also pointed out that government programs are available for youth to leverage, providing additional support. Furthermore, he urged youth-led businesses to ensure proper licensing, as this is essential for the growth and success of SMEs. Heifer International Uganda CURAD ASIGMA Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) #SAYEproject #YoungAfricaWorks

We⁩ shall be represented by ⁦@Heifer's William Matovu at the forthcoming #AFSiC.