RIAD Foundation Uganda

14/04/2026

Exciting Update from RIAD Foundation Uganda! 🌟
We are delighted to announce the shortlist of youth groups for the Skilling Programme under the SUIDAC Project (Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacement-Affected Communities)!
This important shortlisting activity took place at the Arua Engineering Office, together with our sister partners: CETRA, WIN Westline CARD, CDOs, and representatives from ACAV.
The SUIDAC project, supported by Cities Alliance and the European Union, continues to empower young people from refugee and host communities in Arua city with practical, market-driven skills for sustainable livelihoods, self-reliance, and inclusive urban development. 💪
We are proud to undertake this journey together with our valued partners as we build stronger, more resilient, and inclusive communities in Arua!

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

🚨 Joint Monitoring Visit Successfully Conducted!

Today, district leaders, our valued partners, and local leaders joined hands to monitor the progress of our trainees in the vocational skills programme.

We visited participants undergoing training in:
🌱 Horticulture
💇‍♀️ Hair Dressing & Beauty
🔧 Mechanics
🐔 Poultry Farming

The leaders interacted directly with the trainees, observed practical sessions, and gave valuable feedback to ensure the training meets industry standards and empowers our youth and women with sustainable livelihoods.

This collaborative effort demonstrates our commitment to quality skills development and community empowerment.

Together we are building a skilled and self-reliant community! 💪

@COHERE

31/01/2026

Arua City Council Signs Sub-Grant Support Agreements with Four CSOs under the SUIDAC Project

Arua City Council has today signed Sub-Grant Support Agreements with four Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to support the implementation of key activities under the Sustainable Urban Integration for Displacement-Affected Communities (SUIDAC) Project.

The City is implementing the SUIDAC Project valued at over UGX 3 billion, with a focus on social service and trade infrastructure development, capacity building, and the promotion of social cohesion among host and displacement-affected communities.

The four partner CSOs are:
Global Rehabilitation and Transformation Response (GRTR) – a refugee-led organisation
West Nile Community Action for Rural Development (WN-CARD)
Community Empowerment for Transformation Action – West Nile (CEFTRA-WN)
Rural Initiative Alliance for Development (RIAD) Foundation – a refugee-led organisation

A total of 18 percent of the project funds has been allocated to the CSOs to facilitate community-level implementation of SUIDAC interventions.

The agreement-signing ceremony was graced by His Worship Wadri Sam Nyakua, City Mayor; Mr. David Kyansaku, City Town Clerk; Mr. Moses Acole, ACAV Programs Manager; the SUIDAC Compliance Specialist, SUIDAC Focal Person, as well as Board Members and Executive Directors of the partner organisations.

The SUIDAC Project will be implemented over a period of three (3) years and aims to improve service delivery and strengthen social and economic integration for displacement-affected communities in Arua City.

The SUIDAC Project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Cities Alliance, a global partnership hosted by UNOPS and ACAV as the technical implementing organization.

07/01/2026

"Breaking barriers and fixing bikes! Our latest skills session brings together eager learners to master mechanics, fostering economic independence.

14/12/2025

Involving refugees in story festivals enables them to focus and improve on their businesses and build their talents.

02/12/2025

Today we managed to organise toy making training for the caregivers in Omugo host, which left many parents surprised that they can also empower their children using the local available resources.
The project is supported by Humanity and inclusion under CHANCE project.

02/12/2025

We are always proud with Ofua community, they always mean business

30/11/2025

Participating with leaders in issues related to PSEA and community development is a motivating factor for refugee led organisation like RIAD within the city, thanks to the authorities for ensuring that participants are protected by all means during and after the project implementation.