Livelihoods

Improving livelihoods opportunities is not just about economic self-sufficiency; it is also about restoring dignity, confidence, and hope, all the while promoting integration into the local community and strengthening social cohesion.
JRS recognises the resilience and resourcefulness of refugees, who want nothing more than to be independent and self-reliant. We advocate for refugees’ right to work, facilitate access to employment markets and informal market economies, and assist in establishing agricultural projects.
JRS works in three main areas when supporting livelihoods. To support the skills required to maintain one’s livelihood, JRS provides language courses, CV development, and vocational training in various fields. JRS also helps refugees develop assets by distributing seeds and tools for agriculture, and helping them to get grants, loans, and other resources. Probably the most essential service that JRS provides, however, is helping refugees rebuild networks, thereby facilitating their access to markets, and to economic and social capital. JRS does this through varied strategies: supporting social centres such as orphanages and schools, providing access to land, and facilitating connections to private companies.
Programme Stories
And then… What’s next? Sustainability in JRS Programming
23 August 2023

Magical Gardens, Urban gardening in Kampala
10 June 2023

Art and Crafts Class Explores Briquette Making
05 June 2023

Suben, from GBV survivors to JRS worker!
05 May 2023

Serge, an Academically Gifted and Pen Artist
17 April 2023

Skills for success, message from Kampala students
24 March 2023
