About U-Learn

Evidence in Practice

U-Learn provides dedicated support to the Uganda refugee response community

U-Learn is designed to promote improved outcomes for refugees and host communities in Uganda. In collaboration with government and a wide range of stakeholders, U-Learn focuses on facilitating learning, conducting assessments, and amplifying refugee voice and choice.
U-Learn is an NGO consortium delivered by Response Innovation Lab (hosted by Save the Children), International Rescue Committee, and IMPACT Initiatives, and is principally funded by Embassy of Denmark / Danida.

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Learning Hub

The Learning Hub curates existing resources and makes them more accessible to the Refugee Respons Community

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

Involving diverse community voices, empowering them to shape their development, and ensuring accountability throughout the program cycle.

Research

Gathering insights, identify good practices and bottlenecks, to ensure continuous programme improvement and adaptaion.

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Settlement-Level Actor Mapping (SLAM)

In order to facilitate collaboration between national-level and settlement-level stakeholders, U-Learn maps actors that operate in refugee settlements across Uganda, and makes the information publicly available

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Uganda Skilling Exchange
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Uganda Skilling Exchange (USE)

The Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL) is an interactive tool to bridge the skills gap in refugee and host communities in Uganda. A multitude of skilling programmes exist, but they’re scattered, information about them is not readily accessible, and there is limited coordination which contributes to a persistent skills gap. USE provides a central hub where organizations can share their information and where those looking to upskill can access opportunities, filtered by location.

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Latest news and publications

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Refugee Response Climate and Energy Actor Mapping Sector

Actors involved in the Climate and Energy Response within Uganda refugee context

The Climate and Energy Actor mapping highlights organizations supporting climate resilience in Uganda’s refugee response, fostering collaboration and connecting stakeholders to improve environmental efforts in refugee settlements.

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Private Sector Engagement Case Study – SWISSCONTACT and BIRYA INC Partnership. - <span style='font-weight: 300'>Boosting incomes for farmers in the dried beans supply chain Nakivale, Isingiro</span>

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July 31, 2026
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Case Studies, Research, U-Learn Resource, URRI Resource

The collaboration between Swisscontact (market facilitator) and Birya United Agencies Ltd (private sector actor) within the USAID-funded Uthabiti Activity aimed to tackle systemic challenges in the dried beans supply chain of the Nakivale settlement.

Summary of the Lessons from the Partnership Case Study GRAMEEN and Rural Financial Initiative (RUFI) - <span style='font-weight: 300'>PALABEK, LAMWO</span>

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July 31, 2026
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Case Studies, Research, U-Learn Resource, URRI Resource

The collaboration between Grameen Foundation and the Rural Finance Initiative (RUFI) in Palabek was dedicated to advancing financial inclusion among refugee and host community members. This partnership focused on increasing access to financial services and digitising Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to uplift households, foster self-reliance, and enhance economic resilience within the targeted population.

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Private Sector Engagement Case Study – GRAMEEN and Rural Financial Initiative (RUFI) - <span style='font-weight: 300'>Learnings from the Grameen-RUFI partnerships under Uthabiti in Palabek Settlement</span>

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July 30, 2026
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Case Studies, Research, U-Learn Resource, URRI Resource

The collaboration between Grameen Foundation and the Rural Finance Initiative (RUFI) is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion among refugee and host community members. This partnership focuses on delivering financial services and digitizing Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to uplift households, foster self-reliance, and enhance economic resilience within the targeted population. This report presents key insights from a Learning Activity. These findings shed light on the partnership's emerging achievements in improving livelihoods.

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Summary of lessons from the Partnership Case Study GRAMEEN and UGAFODE - <span style='font-weight: 300'>Digitising savings groups and offering tailored financial service products Nakivale, Isingiro</span>

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July 30, 2026
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Case Studies, Research, U-Learn Resource, URRI Resource

Grameen Foundation and UGAFODE partnered on the USAID-funded Uthabiti Activity to boost financial inclusion and resilience in Uganda's Isingiro District. This summary presents key insights from a learning activity conducted in March 2024These findings shed light on the partnership's emerging achievements in improving livelihoods and household well-being.

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Private Sector Engagement Case Study – SWISSCONTACT and ERYMAG Partnership - Boosting economic productivity through expanding agricultural trade networks Lamwo, Palabek

Private Sector Engagement Case Study – SWISSCONTACT and BIRYA INC Partnership. - Boosting incomes for farmers in the dried beans supply chain Nakivale, Isingiro

Summary of the Lessons from the Partnership Case Study GRAMEEN and Rural Financial Initiative (RUFI) - PALABEK, LAMWO

Private Sector Engagement Case Study – GRAMEEN and Rural Financial Initiative (RUFI) - Learnings from the Grameen-RUFI partnerships under Uthabiti in Palabek Settlement

Summary of lessons from the Partnership Case Study GRAMEEN and UGAFODE - Digitising savings groups and offering tailored financial service products Nakivale, Isingiro

Graduation into what? The refugee journey into self-reliance. A comparative study from Kyangwali refugee settlement in Uganda

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U-Learn is a consortium funded by Embassy of Denmark / Danida and delivered in Uganda by the Response Innovation Lab (hosted by Save the Children) with IMPACT Initiatives and the International Rescue Committee.

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