Netherlands pledges Shs4.7 billion for refugee vocational training in Uganda

The Kingdom of Netherlands has pledged to support refugees in Uganda with vocational training skills to enhance their employability. Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ms Reinette Klever, signed a letter of intent with AVSI foundation for a €1.2 million (Shs4.7 billion) employment services program.

“The new program on access to vocational skilling and access to finance for refugees and host communities is to enable young people both in and out of school to build a better future,” Ms Klever said.

This program aims to link vocational training to secondary…