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It was nice to see a Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) branded stretcher published in the New Vision as part of #UgandaAt60 commemoration messages. CPAR has indeed contributed a lot to the Uganda health sector. Case in point, in addition, for example, from 1992 – 2008 CPAR constructed and equipped 11 health centres […]
As the lead mentor for our “Mentoring young adults in Uganda into innovators against poverty”, as I begun to prepare my notes for a mentoring session on fundraising, I felt unsure. So, I decided to tap into the wealth of knowledge provided us through the GlobalGiving Platform. I thought, let me do a quick refresher […]
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about CPAR Uganda. If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to ask us via comment to this post and or via email to info@cparuganda.com. FAQ 1: CPAR Uganda Ltd is a company, does this mean that it is not a not-for-profit organisation and that it […]
While she was the Oyam Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Akullu Gillian Omara, colluded with Ogwang Robert Charles (while he was Oyam Deputy Chief Administrative Officer), Ekwaro Robert – Chairman LC III Loro Sub-County and Ogo Denis (while he was Loro Sub-County Chief), henceforth to be referred to as the Loro 4, to grab developed land […]
“My name is Margie, from Kacilo Village, Sangai Parish, Ochelakur Sub-County. I tried to borrow from many people from whom I hoped to get money from but I failed. I also had a group where we save some little monies, but it was like every member from the group needed money, so the group committee […]
CPAR Uganda would like to notify the general public that on 27th March 2007 we entered into agreement with Abila Fred (since deceased) to buy approximately 6.194 acres of land (48 plots, each measuring 35X15M) in Alica Village in Loro-Sub-County in Oyam District. The said land belonged to the descendants of late Nebokadoneza Okuku. This […]
CPAR Uganda notifies the general public that it has prematurely ended its partnership with School of International Development, University of East Anglia (UEA) when it withdrew from being an implementing partner for the project: “Challenging Categories: Educated Unemployed Youth as Institutional Innovators in Rural Uganda,” which received a grant award of GBP 298,658 (about 1.33 […]
Two young adults, beneficiaries of our mentoring programme, have trully come of age as innovators against poverty for their respective rural communities. With guidance from our lead mentor, our two budding innovators, did participatory action research and consultations within their respective communities and on that basis authored a project proposal each. The first one, “500 women of […]
On the 20th March, 2022 we learnt with profound sadness about the passing away of our beloved Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda, the Right Honourable Jacob Lokori Oulanyah. The Rt Hon Jacob Oulanya was friend, mentor and supporter of CPAR Uganda. He was a youthful, charismatic and energetic personality. He embodied the spirit […]
The COVID-19 pandemic induced lock-downs during 2019 to 2021 reminded us of the importance of artisanal livelihoods. I am among those who chose to innovate and to learn an artisanal skill during the lock-downs. I, a university graduate, humbled myself and sought an apprenticeship with a well-established welder in a rural trading centre. On learning […]