List of Resources

ImageTitleSummaryType of ResourceThematic ScopeDatehf:categorieshf:tags
Spotlight on the Uganda Refugee Response Learning Hub

December 10, 2024  Since 2020, the Uganda Refugee Response Learning Hub (LH) …

December 10, 2024partner-resource
Protected: Private Sector Actor Mapping

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

, , November 26, 2024mappingsclimate-environment energy private-sector-engagement
Contributions to Uganda’s Jobs and Livelihoods Integrated Response Plan (JLIRP)

November 21, 2024 The CRRF strategic framework has been operationalised through the …

, November 21, 2024partner-resourceintegrated-response sustainable-livelihoods
Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative (NURI) lessons

November 7, 2024  Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative (NURI) was a four year …

, November 7, 2024learning-brief partner-resourceresilience
U-Learn achievements 2020-2024

November 7, 2024 This 2 pager gives an overview of U-Learn’s achievements …

, November 7, 2024learning-brief u-learn-resourceintegrated-response
Learning Hub factsheet

October 23, 2024 This 2 pager gives a overview of how the …

, October 23, 2024learning-brief u-learn-resource
Uthabiti Activity factsheet

October 23, 2024 Uthabiti, meaning ‘resilience‘ in Swahili, is a three-year humanitarian-development …

, October 23, 2024learning-brief partner-resource
CRS – Urban Livelihoods Assessment Report in Kampala

October 7, 2024 The Urban Livelihoods Assessment Report 2024 assesses the livelihoods …

, , , October 7, 2024research technical-briefs partner-resourceself-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Refugee Response Climate and Energy Actor Mapping

This climate actor mapping provides a comprehensive overview of sector actors involved in the climate response within Uganda’s refugee context, focusing on their role in supporting environmental sustainability and resilience through various initiatives.

, , September 30, 2024mappingsclimate-environment energy private-sector-engagement
How Localisation and Resilient Design Fueled the Success of Climate Smart Agriculture Programmes in Uganda’s Refugee Response – Insights from the Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative (NURI)

In recent years, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) has emerged as a game-changer, helping …

, , September 26, 2024blogs partner-resource u-learn-resourceresilience
Overview of U-Learn Financial Inclusion Resources

An overview of the U-Learn Financial Inclusion Resources

, September 3, 2024mappings u-learn-resource
Overview U-Learn Mappings

September 3, 2024 In this PDF you will find the latest overview …

, September 3, 2024mappings u-learn-resource
Overview of U-Learn Energy Resources

September 3, 2024 An overview of U-Learn Energy Resources Pdf reader will …

, September 3, 2024mappings u-learn-resource
Overview of U-Learn Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Engagement Resources

Overview of U-Learn Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Engagement Resources

September 3, 2024u-learn-resource
Overview of U-Learn Sustainable Livelihoods Resources

Overview of U-Learn Sustainable Livelihood Resources

, September 3, 2024mappings u-learn-resource
Graduation Compendium: Building a Common understanding of Graduation Programmes in the Uganda Refugee Response

Summary for Refugee Response
Stakeholders in Uganda

, , July 15, 2024partner-resource u-learn-resourceparticipation self-reliance
Rwanda Strategy for Sustainable Graduation: An overview

Summary for Refugee Response
Stakeholders in Uganda

, July 12, 2024no-categoryparticipation resilience
Infographics on Sustainable Energy Practices in Ugandan Refugee Settlements

July 11, 2024 The infographics highlight key findings from the KAP report …

July 11, 2024no-category
Entrepreneurship Support in Uganda’s Refugee Response

November 24, 2024 Learning Brief  Pdf reader will load below Download

, , , , July 11, 2024learning-brief partner-resourcefinancial-inclusion humaniatrian-development-nexus integrated-response private-sector-engagement
The “AAP in Action” Program Overview

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) represents all efforts aimed at ensuring the views of refugees and host communities are taken into account by response actors and influence the design and implementation of programming.

June 5, 2024training-workshopaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap
Energy Practices in Ugandan Settlements Amid Environmental Challenges

April 24, 2024 This report serves to inform the humanitarian and development …

, April 24, 2024no-categoryclimate-environment energy
Mainstreaming Accountability Culture in a Refugee Response Context

This spotlight piece highlights AAPA’s innovative approach, implementation process and achievements, and …

, , , , , April 4, 2024case-studies technical-briefsaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap integrated-response localisation participation refugee-engagement-forum-ref
Energy products providers mapping

This mapping provides an overview on actors operating in the energy space in the Uganda refugee response. It lists stakeholders providing products associated with energy for cooking and solar energy solutions in the refugee response.

, January 9, 2024mappingsclimate-environment energy
Energy for Household Uses in Refugee Settlements in Uganda

In this desk review on Energy for Household Use in Uganda’s refugee response, we delve into the critical aspects shaping the energy landscape within this context. 

, January 8, 2024no-categoryclimate-environment energy
Productive Use of Energy in Uganda’s Refugee Response – Annotated bibliography

This curated collection delves into the intersection of energy utilization and humanitarian efforts within the context of Uganda’s refugee response. As the global community grapples with unprecedented displacement challenges, understanding how energy can be harnessed productively is crucial for enhancing the resilience and self-sufficiency of refugee populations.

, November 16, 2023bibliographyclimate-environment energy
Productive Use of Energy in Uganda’s Refugee Response

This desk review provides an overview and accessible summary of existing resources on the Productive Use of Energy (PUE) in Uganda Refugee Response. It lays out the background on of PUE and its applications, as well as the national frameworks that guide PUE’s adoption in Uganda.

, November 3, 2023no-categoryclimate-environment energy
Uganda Skilling Exchange

The Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL) is an interactive tool to bridge the skills gap in refugee and host communities in Uganda.

, , October 14, 2023mappings partner-resourcehumaniatrian-development-nexus private-sector-engagement
Mobile TVET programming in the Uganda refugee response

This case study provides a deeper understanding of how the employment of Mobile Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programming in refugee response addresses some of the barriers faced by last-mile populations in accessing traditional TVET opportunities.

, , , June 30, 2023no-categoryfinancial-inclusion resilience self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Entrepreneurship desk review

This publication examines trends, challenges, and findings from 25 sources from the last 13 years (2010–2022) in relation to the Ugandan refugee response. It covers microenterprises and small enterprises, with a focus on rural and settlement-level entrepreneurs.

, , , , , , June 14, 2023desk-reviews research u-learn-resourcefinancial-inclusion market-systems-development-msd private-sector-engagement resilience self-reliance
Exploring the challenges faced by formal refugee-owned businesses in Uganda

This brief explores the challenges faced by formal refugee-owned businesses in Palabek and Nakivale refugee settlements, including limited access to information on official business registration, high costs of registration, and a lack of standardization in the registration process.

, , , June 8, 2023no-categoryfinancial-inclusion private-sector-engagement self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Agricultural Value Chains Strategic Positioning Paper

This Agricultural Value Chains strategic positioning paper provides a roadmap to support Livelihoods and Resilience Sector Working Group (LRSWG) members’ efforts to increase farmers’ income, improve their self-sufficiency.

, , , May 19, 2023no-categorylocalisation market-systems-development-msd resilience sustainable-livelihoods
Localising Humanitarian Action – Case Studies from Uganda, Kenya, the Philippines, and India

This report highlights the achievements of the Charter for Change Working Group (C4C WG) in Uganda and summarises learning from three organisations championing localisation in Kenya, the Philippines,
and India.

, , May 15, 2023case-studieslocalisation participation resilience
Settlement Level Actor Mapping (SLAM) – Overview

The SLAM visualisation initiative makes information about local and refugee–led organisations active in refugee settlements and Kampala publicly available.

, , , May 10, 2023mappingsaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap localisation participation resilience
Uganda Refugee Response Financial Literacy Training Minimum Standards – updated

These Financial Literacy Training Minimum Standards look at the basic content and practices necessary for a training to qualify as a FLT

, May 10, 2023training-workshopcash-social-protection financial-inclusion
The Realities of Self-reliance within the Ugandan Refugee Context – Research Brief

An assessment of livelihood barriers and enablers for refugees and host communities in urban and settlement locations

, , , , , April 25, 2023researchcash-social-protection financial-inclusion private-sector-engagement resilience self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
The Realities Of Self-Reliance Within The Ugandan Refugee Context

An assessment of livelihood barriers and enablers for refugees and host communities in urban and settlement locations.

, , , , , April 25, 2023no-categorycash-social-protection financial-inclusion private-sector-engagement resilience self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Fin-tech Actor Mapping

This Fin-tech mapping gives a detailed view on Private Sector Actor (PSA) operating in the Digital Financial services space in the Uganda refugee response. 

, April 17, 2023mappingsfinancial-inclusion private-sector-engagement
Agri-tech Actor Mapping

This mapping covers Agri-tech service providers offering services in the refugee response: settlements, as well as refugee hosting districts and Kampala.

April 17, 2023mappingsprivate-sector-engagement
A mapping of Agriculture Private Sector Actors (APSA) in Uganda’s refugee response

In partnership with UNCDF and the LRSWG, U-Learn conducted an Agriculture Private Sector Engagement (APSE) learning review of ongoing Private Sector Engagement (PSE) in the agriculture sector in the Ugandan refugee response.

, , , , March 21, 2023mappingsintegrated-response localisation private-sector-engagement self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Labour Market Assessments covering refugee hosting districts in Uganda – A desk review

This desk review highlights key information from 25 documents about labour markets in the 13 refugee-hosting districts of Uganda.

, , , , , , November 21, 2022desk-reviews researchhumaniatrian-development-nexus integrated-response localisation market-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Value Chain Assessments in Refugee Hosting Districts in Uganda – A desk review

This desk review distills key information from 29 value chain (VC) analyses in the 13 refugee-hosting districts of Uganda, divided into the Northern and Western regions.

, , , , November 21, 2022desk-reviewsintegrated-response localisation market-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Support tool: Checklist for Moving Savings Group Digital criteria

This criteria checklist is a support tool developed by the Livelihoods and Resilience Sector Working Group, with support from U-Learn. It’s specifically designed to support actors with the Uganda refugee response.

, , , , , October 26, 2022no-categorycash-social-protection financial-inclusion humaniatrian-development-nexus integrated-response self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Financial Literacy Training Minimum Standards Launched!

As part of a learning review series around Financial Inclusion, the Inter-Agency …

October 7, 2022video-podcastsfinancial-inclusion
Informing the Uganda refugee response Common Cash Approach – a technical brief

This technical brief informs CVA donors, policy makers, implementers including humanitarian actors …

, , September 30, 2022no-categorycash-social-protection financial-inclusion sustainable-livelihoods
Infographic on Cash and Voucher assistance in the Uganda refugee response

The CVA infographic summarises key facts and figures about cash-based assistance on …

, September 27, 2022no-categorycash-social-protection financial-inclusion
Podcast Episode 2: Recap of Digital Savings Group (DSG) Workshop

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

August 12, 2022video-podcastsfinancial-inclusion
Refugees Exhibit More Resilience To Shocks Than Households – New study

Uganda’s host and refugee households are having the same recovery proportions as the East African nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, preliminary findings from a recent study show.

However, refugees in Koboko District recovered more than the host though still with lower Resilience Capacity Index (RCI). RCI measures household capacity to avoid stresses and shocks from having long lasting harmful effects.

, July 27, 2022blogsresilience sustainable-livelihoods
Digital Savings Groups in Uganda – A Learning Brief

The Digital Savings Group Learning brief offers critical reflections on whether a savings group in the Uganda refugee response is ready to go digital, on the objectives for pursuing digitisation/digitalisation, and on key challenges in making the shift.

, , , , July 27, 2022learning-brief partner-resourcecash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
“We Can Speak Up for Ourselves”: Why we need to listen to child refugees’ voices

This week, governments and representatives of the international community will meet virtually to take stock of progress made and maintain the momentum towards achieving the Global Compact on Refugees. The Compact is a cooperation framework agreed in 2018 to support refugees and host communities across the globe.

July 16, 2022blogs
Podcast Episode 1: Recording of Workshop on Digital Savings Groups

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

July 16, 2022video-podcastsfinancial-inclusion
Desk review on Private Sector Engagement in the Uganda Refugee Response

Patterns and Potential of Private Sector Engagement in Strengthening Refugee Livelihoods and …

, June 29, 2022desk-reviewsprivate-sector-engagement sustainable-livelihoods
Refugee Engagement Forum (REF) – Presenters’ guide

What is the REF Presenters’ Guide The guide is a step by …

June 15, 2022technical-briefsparticipation
Recap and recordings of workshop on Digital Savings Groups (DSGs)

UNCDF, the Uganda Inter-Agency Cash Working Group (CWG), and the Livelihoods and Resilience Sector Working Group (LRSWG) with support from U-Learn, organized a hybrid (online and in-person) workshop on Thursday 28th April 2022.

, , , May 13, 2022video-podcastscash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Videos from the harmonisation of CVA workshop sessions

In partnership with the Uganda Cash Working Group, U-Learn hosted a hybrid …

, March 7, 2022video-podcastscash-social-protection financial-inclusion
Financial Services in the Uganda Refugee Response – An assessment of users’ perspectives

This assessment of user experiences and perspectives on digital financial services and …

, , , , February 23, 2022mappings researchcash-social-protection financial-inclusion private-sector-engagement self-reliance
Uganda Refugee response Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) user perspectives – Research brief

Study Brief This brief presents the summarised findings of the study on …

, February 23, 2022researchcash-social-protection financial-inclusion
Settlement-level CVA infographics

*Updated February 2023 We created each of the 13 refugee settlements CVA …

, , February 21, 2022infographicscash-social-protection financial-inclusion private-sector-engagement
Digital Financial Literacy Training in the Uganda refugee response – Learning Brief

The Digital Financial Literacy Training (DFLT) Learning brief concludes the Digital FLT …

, February 10, 2022learning-briefcash-social-protection financial-inclusion
AAP Training Recap: Uganda Refugee Response

February 1, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3PO9ooMXL4 The Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Training Course …

, , February 1, 2022training-workshopaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap participation self-reliance
Year In Review- 2021

2021 was a busy year for U-Learn – not only for our …

, January 3, 2022learning-brief u-learn-resource
COVID-19 rumour tracking summary

A summary of the COVID-19 rumour tracker bulletins from issue 1 to issue 6, published in December 2021

December 17, 2021covid-19-bulletins
Digital Financial literacy training in Uganda’s refugee response Webinar Recording

Recording of the Digital Financial Literacy Training in the Uganda refugee response webinar that took place on 8th December 2021.

, , , December 13, 2021training-workshop video-podcastscash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance
U-Learn One pager

The 6th COVID-19 rumour tracker bulletin published in September

, December 11, 2021infographics u-learn-resource
Digital Financial Literacy Training Webinar

U-Learn, the Uganda Cash Working Group Smart Communities Coalition are excited to …

, December 1, 2021training-workshop video-podcastsfinancial-inclusion
Financial literacy training in Uganda’s refugee response – A Learning brief

 A LEARNING BRIEF The Financial Literacy Training (FLT) Learning Brief draws together …

, , , November 18, 2021learning-brief training-workshopcash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance
Refugee Engagement Forum in Uganda – Good Practice Study Brief

A two page summary of the REF (Refugee Engagement Forum) Good Practice …

, , November 3, 2021learning-brief researchaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap participation
Refugee Voice and Choice: Including refugees in high-level response decision-making

At U-Learn (Uganda Learning, Evidence, Accountability and Research Network), we believe that …

October 29, 2021no-categoryrefugee-engagement-forum-ref
COVID-19 rumour tracking bulletin #6

The 6th COVID-19 rumour tracker bulletin published in September

October 17, 2021covid-19-bulletins
“Intervention: Resilience and Emergency Response (BRIDGE)” – Lessons Learned and Recommendations

Final Evaluation of BRIDGE intervention, implemented by Mercy Corps in the West Nile.
Between May and July U-Learn supported Mercy Corps, an FCDO BRAER partner, in conducting the final evaluation of their BRIDGE intervention. The intervention focused on the implementation of the Market System Development approach and on the Innovation Centers launch in the West-Nile. The evaluation used different criteria to assess the impact, effectiveness and sustainability of the intervention.
Although the full results are confidential, lessons learned and recommendations for similar interventions were disseminated at the Livelihoods and Resilience Working Group in August
2021.

, , October 13, 2021learning-brief no-categoryresilience self-reliance
Research ToR Assessing the demand for digital financial services and mapping financial service providers (FSP) in Uganda

Research Terms of Reference Assessing the demand for digital financial services and mapping financial service providers (FSP) in Uganda.

October 11, 2021terms-of-reference-tor
Financial Literacy Training in the Uganda Refugee Response – A Discussion Paper

This FLT Discussion Paper provides an overview of the existing FLT practices and evidence in the Uganda refugee context

, , , , September 11, 2021learning-brief no-category training-workshopcash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance
Financial Literacy Training Learning-discussion recording

WEBINAR RECORDING Following a research and learning consultation of the Cash Working …

, , , , September 3, 2021no-category training-workshop video-podcastscash-social-protection financial-inclusion self-reliance
The Tailored Evidence and Learning Service (TELS) Flyer

The Tailored Evidence and Learning Service (TELS) is a free service provided to refugee response actors by U-Learn. It is designed to support response stakeholders with cross-sectoral learning and the increased use of evidence and good practices in the Uganda refugee response.

, August 25, 2021infographics no-category
Tailored Evidence and Learning Service (TELS) for the Uganda Refugee Response ToR

.All Uganda refugee response actors can now request for support from the …

August 9, 2021terms-of-reference-tor
ToR Financial Inclusion Learning Review Series

The Cash Working Group, in collaboration with U-Learn, is undertaking a Financial Inclusion Learning Review Series.
The overall objective of the learning review series is to increase uptake of evidence and good practices on financial inclusion.

, , , July 13, 2021terms-of-reference-torcash-social-protection financial-inclusion humaniatrian-development-nexus self-reliance
Financial Services in the Uganda Refugee Response: An Assessment of User Perspectives TOR

Financial Services in the Uganda Refugee Response: An Assessment of User Perspectives …

, , , July 12, 2021no-category terms-of-reference-torcash-social-protection financial-inclusion private-sector-engagement
Refugee Engagement Forum in Uganda – Good Practice Study

The Refugee Engagement Forum (REF) has proven to be a successful model for sustained refugee participation in national decision-making. Whilst it is not yet very well known, its unique structure and demonstrated value have the potential to inspire other countries to adopt a similar approach. As a result, the REF Good Practice Study was instigated to identify key lessons and successes from the REF, and to document the Ugandan experience for the benefit of those in and outside of Uganda.

, , June 17, 2021no-category researchaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap participation
Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #5

Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #5

, April 18, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-category
COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Assessment

In the framework of the support to the COVID-19 response in Uganda, U-Learn conducted its first deep-dive assessment on the topic of COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement. The deep-dive was designed consultation with the Risk Communication Social Mobilization and Community Engagement (RCSM-CE) Pillar, the Communication with Communities (CWC) group, the Assessment Technical Working Group (ATWG) and bilateral consultation with other actors. The assessment aimed to strengthen the evidence base surrounding risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) approaches in Uganda, exploring information accessibility, communication modalities, risk perceptions and behavior changes in particular in refugee communities, to inform the successful delivery of RCCE.

, March 22, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-categoryparticipation
Policy Brief Maximising the impact of COVID-19 communication with refugees: What can we do better?

In late 2020 U-Learn1 conducted an assessment on COVID-19 risk communication and …

, , , March 21, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-category researchaccountability-to-affected-populations-aap participation
COVID-19 RCCE Report Fact sheet

The fact sheet is a one page document that outlines key actionable findings under each of the report categories i.e. information flow, risk perception, behavior change and feedback mechanisms. Revised March 2021

, March 20, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-category
COVID-19 RCCE Report Summary

The COVID-19 RCCE report summary extracts and summarizes key pieces of information from the full COVID-19 RCCE full report. This summary was last revised in March 2021

, March 19, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-category
Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #4

The 4th Covid-19 rumour tracker bulletin was published in February 2021 You …

, February 14, 2021covid-19-bulletins no-category
Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #3

The 3rd Covid-19 rumour tracker bulletin was published in November 2020 You …

, November 12, 2020covid-19-bulletins no-category
Market Monitor for refugee-hosting areas #10

The 10th Market Monitor covers the month of October 2020. This product is produced jointly by WFP and U-Learn, with support from REACH and on behalf of the Market Analysis Task Force.

, , , October 30, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #2

The 2nd Covid-19 rumour tracker bulletin was published in October 2020. You …

, October 25, 2020covid-19-bulletins no-category
Market Monitor- September 2020 #9

September 25, 2020 Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 1-30 September …

, , , September 25, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Covid-19 rumour tracking bulletin #1

The 1st Covid-19 rumour tracker bulletin was published in September 2020 You …

, September 25, 2020covid-19-bulletins no-category
Market Monitor – August 2020 #8

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 1-31 August 2020 You can …

, , , August 20, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitor- July 2020 #7

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 15-31 July 2020. You can …

, , , July 25, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitor – July 2020 #6

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 1-14 July 2020 You can …

, , , July 14, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitor – June 2020 #5

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 15-30 June 2020 You can …

, , , June 25, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitor – June 2020 #4

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 1-14 June 2020 You can …

, , , June 14, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitor – May 2020 #2

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 15-31 May 2020 You can …

, , , May 30, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods
Market Monitoring May 2020 #1

Refugee Settlement Price and Market Functionality Snapshot, 1-15 May 2020 You can …

, , , May 15, 2020market-monitor no-categorymarket-systems-development-msd self-reliance sustainable-livelihoods