Talented Orphan Healing Aid"TOHAid"

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

🌍 TOHAid Wins Seeding Funding for Climate Change and Migration Research in Uganda!
We are excited to share that TOHAid has secured seeding funding to conduct research on Climate Change and Migration in Uganda.
On 8 September 2026, our Executive Director, Benefice Tuyisenge, joined fellow refugee researchers and academic scholars at Makerere University for an orientation workshop exploring the complex relationship between climate change, migration, displacement, indigenous knowledge, and community resilience.
The research initiative is supported by the Mastercard Foundation through the University of Cambridge, in partnership with the Makerere University College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Throughout the day, participants explored important topics including climate change and migration in Uganda's history, human adaptation, indigenous ecological knowledge, displacement, environmental governance, livelihoods, and ethical considerations when conducting research with displaced communities.
The session concluded with an insightful roundtable discussion on research methodology, strengthening participants' understanding of how to conduct inclusive, ethical, and impactful research.
For TOHAid, this opportunity is more than research—it is an opportunity to ensure that refugee and displaced communities are not only subjects of research but active contributors to knowledge, solutions, and policies that affect their lives.
We are proud to be part of this important journey toward strengthening refugee-led research, climate action, and evidence-based solutions.
🌱 The voices of communities experiencing climate change and displacement must be at the center of the solutions.

09/08/2026

Strengthening Collaboration for Better Humanitarian Response
On 6 August 2026, Benefice Tuyisenge, Executive Director of Talented Orphan Healing Aid (TOHAid), attended the Nakivale Refugee Settlement Partners Coordination Meeting, convened by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in collaboration with UNHCR.
The meeting brought together partners from key sectors, including Livelihoods, Energy and Environment, Education, Gender-Based Violence (GBV)/Protection, Health, and WASH.
During the meeting, sector leads presented updates on their achievements, ongoing interventions, and the challenges affecting service delivery across the settlement. Participants jointly discussed practical actions to address pressing needs, strengthen risk prevention measures, and enhance coordinated responses through collaboration and partnership.
The coordination meeting also provided an important platform for partners to exchange expertise, share experiences, and strengthen information sharing to improve the quality and impact of humanitarian services for refugees and host communities.
TOHAid remains committed to working closely with government, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners to promote sustainable solutions and improve the well-being and resilience of the communities we serve.

06/08/2026

On behalf of Vineyard Educare School, located in Kashojwa C Village under Talented Orphan Healing Aid (TOHAid) Uganda, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to the team from Mission Commissioner Network, comprising friends from Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya, for their generous donation of sugar and bread to support our learners.

Their kindness enabled us to serve porridge and bread to the children at our school. For many of our learners, this was more than just a meal—it was a source of hope and encouragement. Some children come to school on an empty stomach, making it difficult for them to concentrate, participate actively, and achieve their full learning potential.

The joy on the children's faces as they shared the meal was truly inspiring, and parents expressed their sincere appreciation to Vineyard Educare School and all our supporters for this compassionate gesture. Moments like these remind us that together, we can create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and confidence.

We also express our sincere appreciation to the leadership of Baptist Church Kashojwa for honoring our request and bringing this wonderful team to visit and support our school.

May God richly bless the Mission Commissioner Network team, Baptist Church Kashojwa, and everyone who continues to stand with us in transforming the lives of vulnerable children through education and compassion.

05/08/2026

Tuyisenge, The Executive Director of TOHAid Uganda was honored to share that he has successfully earned the BDS Grow Pro Practitioner Certificate after completing a one-year journey of applied learning and practice in Business Development Services (BDS).
Representing Talented Orphan Healing Aid (TOHAid), this certification demonstrates my capacity to strengthen the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda in accordance with the national BDS standards and the AMI Grow Approach.
Throughout this incredible learning journey, He successfully completed six comprehensive modules:
✅ BDS Foundations (Standards and Ethics)
✅ Advisory Skills (Coaching and Facilitation)
✅ Diagnostics (MSME Assessment Tools)
✅ MSME Engagement (Client Delivery Skills)
✅ Client Support (Sustained Impact)
✅ Graduation as a Certified BDS Provider
This transformative program was facilitated by the African Management Institute (AMI) with generous support from Argidius, equipping practitioners with practical tools to deliver high-quality business development services that create lasting impact for entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
He was also privileged to attend the graduation ceremony held on 23 July 2026 at Protea Hotel Kampala, where They celebrated excellence and recognized outstanding achievements of the Grow Lab Program Cohort 1. The keynote address was delivered by Patrick, Commissioner for Business Development Services and Quality Assurance in Uganda, who emphasized the importance of strengthening Uganda's MSME ecosystem through quality BDS provision.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Talented Orphan Healing Aid (TOHAid), He looked forward to applying these skills to empower refugee- and host community-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, and social enterprises to become more resilient, competitive, and sustainable.
His sincere appreciation goes to the African Management Institute (AMI), Argidius, the facilitators, mentors, fellow practitioners, and everyone who made this learning journey possible.
The journey continues!