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A refugee-led organization promoting peace, self-reliance and dignity in refugee communities in northern Uganda since 2017. No. 80020002697777).

Established in 2017, CECI is a refugee-led organization promoting peace, self-reliance and dignity in refugee communities in Koboko, Lobule and Bidibidi Refugee Settlements in Uganda through innovations in peacebuilding, education, livelihood, and environment programs that empower refugees and youth with tools to prevent and transform conflicts, build resilience, and rebuild livelihoods for a peac

eful, self-reliant community. Registered as a Community-Based Organization (Reg. No. 563/124), CECI is incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. Our Objectives are to:
1. Build peace and improve social cohesion
2. Build skills to support development and peace
3. Promote girl child education and early childhood development
4. Increase community knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDs care and prevention
5. Eradicate Gender-Based Violence
6. Green the environment
7. Foster creativity and innovation among youth in their respective fields of practice

Our programs are focused on four thematic areas deliberately focused on refugees' peace, self-reliance and dignity:

• Peacebuilding and Reconciliation: focuses on promoting peaceful dispute resolution and reconciliation, building and increasing peaceful coexistence and social cohesion among refugees and host communities through hate speech mitigation and media literacy, dialogues and community outreach, conflict management and resolution, and trauma healing and peace education.
• Education: focuses on promoting girl child education and early childhood development through menstrual hygiene management, advocacy, community awareness and education, educational materials, public health promotion, gender-based violence community awareness and empowerment, and educational radio programs for children.
• Livelihood: focuses on developing skills to promote peace and development, resilience, and employability through income-generating activities, girls' technological empowerment, and vocational and entrepreneurial skilling.
• Environment: focuses on promoting environmental sustainability by encouraging tree planting, the use of alternative fuel sources, proper waste disposal and management, community education on environmental issues, such as climate change, and the development of community capacity.

29/05/2026

Men as Allies in the Clean Energy Transition.

"Men are shifting from traditional to supportive roles."

Through our recent engagement, we’ve documented husbands taking active roles in domestic chores, from fetching water to cooking, as part of a modern, supportive partnership. By challenging the cultural norms that label domestic work as "women's business," we are creating the time and space for women to thrive and for families to adopt safer, cleaner cooking technologies.

28/05/2026

Why Joint Decisions Lead to Faster Adoption.

Our field data shows a clear link: households that make decisions together are more likely to invest in clean cooking solutions.

In Zone 3, for instance, two couples made the decision to purchase D-Light products immediately following our dialogue session. By bringing both spouses to the table, we remove the "waiting" period often caused by traditional decision-making hierarchies.

27/05/2026

What Does True Partnership Look Like?
"We dress in matching outfits to show our community that at home, we are one body."

During our recent dialogues, couples who practice joint decision-making shared their experiences. When spouses decide together, whether it's on farming, school fees, or purchasing a clean cookstove, they build a foundation of trust that reduces family conflict. This is the heart of the SUSTAINED II approach: strengthening the family unit to sustain the transition to clean energy.

26/05/2026

Staging the Change: Using Drama to Break Barriers.

Resistance to new technology often stems from tradition. During our recent dialogues, role model mentors used drama to showcase common household struggles, highlighting how resistance to clean cooking can create tension, while joint adoption brings harmony.

Seeing their own lives reflected on stage allows community members to visualize the benefits of clean energy, leading to a measurable increase in product interest and adoption.

25/05/2026

Changing Mindsets, One Household at a Time.

Clean cooking solutions are most effective when they are adopted by the whole family. Under the SUSTAINED II Project, CECI Uganda is moving beyond product distribution to host participatory community dialogues.

We engaged over 230 VSLA members in Bidibidi and Yumbe to promote shared household responsibilities and gender-equitable decision-making. We aren't just bringing energy to homes; we are fostering the partnership needed to sustain it.

22/05/2026

Join the Journey. Change the Story.

The SEE-4-GIRLS inception phase is complete, and the energy in Koboko and Yumbe is undeniable. With the support of Caritas Switzerland, we’ve aligned with 49 key stakeholders and are ready to roll out.

But the need is greater than our current targets. The overwhelming dropout rates in Northern Uganda require more partners, more resources, and more vision.
Will you be the next partner to bridge the gap for these girls?

21/05/2026

Planting the Seeds of a Greener Future. 🌳

During our meetings, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) made a unique request: integrate environmental conservation into our nutrition strategy.

In response, we would like to explore and providing fruit tree seedlings to schools and landlords hosting our learners. It’s a win-win: better nutrition for the girls and environmental restoration for the region. Can You Help Us do that by trusting us with the finances since we already have the human resource

20/05/2026

From Dropout to Business Owner.

Not every girl wants to return to the formal classroom. For those seeking immediate economic independence, SEE-4-GIRLS offers hands-on apprenticeship placements.
By 2028, we aim to have 300 young women equipped with either a Primary Leaving Certificate or a vocational trade. This isn't just a 3-year project; it’s a 30-year change in the economic trajectory of a family.

19/05/2026

Balancing the Scale for Peace and Growth.

The SEE-4-GIRLS project operates in a 70% Refugee and 30% Host Community ratio across Bidibidi and Lobule. However, our 2026 inception report highlighted a surge in demand from host communities in Koboko.

We are actively listening to local feedback to re-evaluate targets, ensuring that our presence fosters social cohesion rather than competition for resources.
Support a project that listens to the pulse of the community.

18/05/2026

Education is More Than Books.

To keep a teenage mother in school, you must address the root causes of her vulnerability. In the SEE-4-GIRLS project, we are pairing education with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and nutrition sessions.

Thanks to synergy with partners like , we are integrating nutrition support and mother-to-mother mentorship into our AEP centers. When a mother and her child are healthy, her focus remains on her future.

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Ombaci
Koboko
P.O.BOX158

Telephone

+256392986444

Website

https://www.ceciuganda.org/

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