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Gulu University

Gulu University, located in Gulu City, Uganda, is a prominent institution of higher education established in 2002. It was founded to meet the educational needs of the Northern region of Uganda, particularly in the aftermath of the civil conflict that affected the area. The university is dedicated to providing quality education, research, and community service.

Mission and Vision

To provide quality higher education, research, and community engagement that contributes to national and regional development. To be a center of excellence in research, education, and community service within Uganda and beyond.

Gulu University plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Uganda, particularly in promoting development and resilience in the Northern region. Through its commitment to quality education and community service, the university aims to empower individuals and contribute to the overall progress of the nation.

Uganda                         Website: https://gu.ac.ug


Gulu Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization

The Gulu Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (GWED-G) is a Ugandan women’s rights organization dedicated to promoting human rights, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods. With over 20 years of experience, GWED-G provides vocational training, economic empowerment, and financial inclusion initiatives to improve the well-being of women, youth, and marginalized groups in northern Uganda.

Our vocational skilling programs focus on equipping individuals with marketable and practical skills, enabling them to achieve financial independence and self-reliance. These programs cover a broad spectrum, including agro-ecology, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, social media marketing, tailoring, and poultry farming. Through community-based training and mentorship, participants not only gain technical expertise but also develop essential business and leadership skills to navigate the evolving economic landscape.

Uganda              Website: www.gwed-g.org

Techlab

The lifelong Learning center TECHLAB is a standard certified Business and Unemployment Training Center in the areas of Economics, Management and Information Technology and aims to provide high-quality training services to executives of companies and organizations in the private and public sector as well as the implementation of financial European Union for educational programs targeted at the unemployed and initiatives on employment and unemployment. The TECHLAB Lifelong Learning Center is certified by the National Qualification and Vocational Guidance Organization “EOPPEP”. (ex E.K.E.PIS) “. 

Our main goal is to support the unemployed in finding work, so we design high level education programs that meet the ever-increasing demands of the labor market with modern methods and tools. Our goal is to be a renowned company in providing quality and innovative educational services in the fields of Management, Economics and Informatics, while meeting the highest Greek and International standards.

Therefore, there is a continuous effort to develop specialized, qualitative and innovative educational programs focusing on the strategic management and efficient utilization of the company’s resources with emphasis on the teaching staff, the administrative services having the possibility to implement an asynchronous tele-education system in support of distance/ online training through the TECHLAB electronic platform.

The scientific training of our executives, as well as the great educational and professional experience of our instructors and the skilled and experienced management staff is the best guarantee for success.

Ioannina, Greece           Website: https://techlabedu.gr/


Center for Social Innovation

Center for Social Innovation is a research and development organization that focuses on fostering social innovation that can bring about positive change to local, national, regional and global contexts. CSI is working closely to address market, social, economic and cultural challenges with governments, local administrative agencies, non-for-profit agencies, commercial entities, and educational institutions.

CSI team is composed of open-minded, fully equipped researchers, educators, VET Trainers, social entrepreneurs, project managers, trainers and Information Technology Developers. CSI encompasses the capability and capacity to identify social needs, design and implement adjusted initiatives and projects, and provide for sustainable growth. The areas of expertise are in the fields of Vocational Education and Training, labour market, rural sustainable development, education and e-learning, social entrepreneurship, project management, project evaluation services, product validation, and training.

Nicosia, Cyprus                   Website: https://csicy.com/

FyG Consultores

FyG Consultores specializes in supporting companies in innovation, internationalization, and access to finance through national and European programs. We provide expert services in international strategy development, funding identification, and proposal creation.

Our team also designs innovative internationalization strategies, assists start-ups in global expansion, and offers training for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Additionally, we facilitate strategic partnerships and provide HR selection and training. With a strong focus on business growth and competitiveness, FyG Consultores equips companies with the tools needed for long-term success in global markets.

Valencia, Spain                 Website: fygconsultores.com


MUNI UNIVERSITY

Muni University (www.muni.ac.ug) is a public university established by the Government of Uganda by Statutory Instrument 2013 No. 31, in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2006 as amended. Muni University campus is located in Arua City, 3Km South of Arua City in North-Western Uganda. Muni University has a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) – the skill set required for successful socio-economic transformation. Muni University’s programs and processes are premised on the triple helix philosophy where the government, academic, and industry interact and interplay in the transformation processes.

The university vision is to become a model institution for community transformation and development and our mission is to provide high-quality education, foster knowledge creation, promote innovation, and empower communities for positive change. This is achieved through the University’s mandate of teaching and learning, research and innovation and community engagement. The University stands out for being Entrepreneurial in Techno-Science with focus on Triple Helix through ICT, Health, and Science with Education, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Energy and Engineering including skills training.

The West Nile region where Muni University is located occupies a distinctive place in Uganda’s development landscape. The region encompasses twelve districts, namely Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Madi-Okollo, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Obongi, Pakwach, Terego, Yumbe and Zombo. The region boasts of a diverse ethnic makeup and varying agroecological settings. The West Nile region experiences particularly high incidences of poverty, standing at 59.1%, which is above the national average according to the Uganda National Household Survey of 2022. Nevertheless, the region’s strategic geographical location, near international borders including the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, presents promising opportunities for cross-border trade and regional economic integration. The region faces the challenge of an influx of refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, who make up close to 60% of the 1.5 million refugee population in Uganda. This influx has intensified the demand for already strained resources, including land and water for agriculture, further exacerbating various environmental impacts.