Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

Op donderdag 6 juni zijn de Europese Parlementsverkiezingen. Lees hieronder hoe je je stem kunt uitbrengen vanuit het buitenland!

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Beste Nederlanders in Uganda,
Op donderdag 25 April viert de Nederlandse Ambassade Koningsdag!

U kunt zich op de volgende manier registreren:
Elke Nederlander die 18 jaar of ouder is en in Uganda woont, kan zich individueel aanmelden via de volgende link: https://shorturl.at/owKV5

Het is ook mogelijk om uw partner aan te melden. Bevestiging is afhankelijk van beschikbare capaciteit.

Genodigden ontvangen een officiële uitnodigingsbevestiging per e-mail, met vermelding van uw naam en een QR code. Alleen met deze bevestigingsemail en een geldig identiteitsbewijs, krijgt u toegang tot de venue.

Ik hoop u allen te kunnen verwelkomen!

Karin Boven
Ambassadeur

Beste Nederlanders in Uganda,
Op donderdag 25 April viert de Nederlandse Ambassade
Koningsdag!

U kunt zich op de volgende manier registreren:
Elke Nederlander die 18 jaar of ouder is en in Uganda woont, kan zich individueel aanmelden via de volgende link: https://shorturl.at/owKV5 Het is ook mogelijk om uw partner aan te melden. Bevestiging is afhankelijk van beschikbare capaciteit.

Genodigden ontvangen een officiële uitnodigingsbevestiging per e-mail, met vermelding van uw naam en een QR code. Alleen met deze bevestigingsemail en een geldig identiteitsbewijs, krijgt u toegang tot de venue.

Ik hoop u allen te kunnen verwelkomen.

Karin Boven
Ambassadeur

Beste Nederlanders in Uganda,
Op donderdag 25 April viert de Nederlandse Ambassade
Koningsdag!

U kunt zich op de volgende manier registreren:
Elke Nederlander die 18 jaar of ouder is en in Uganda woont, kan zich individueel aanmelden via de volgende link: https://shorturl.at/owKV5 Het is ook mogelijk om uw partner aan te melden. Bevestiging is afhankelijk van beschikbare capaciteit.

Genodigden ontvangen een officiële uitnodigingsbevestiging per e-mail, met vermelding van uw naam en een QR code. Alleen met deze bevestigingsemail en een geldig identiteitsbewijs, krijgt u toegang tot de venue.

Ik hoop u allen te kunnen verwelkomen.

Karin Boven
Ambassadeur

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Today we introduce Kasper Straatemeier, who joined the embassy this week as an financial intern. Through this internship he will learn about work at an embassy, while providing invaluable support to our control unit. In this, he will bring his experience working as financial advisor for the Security and Rule of Law-department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague.

Kasper has a passion for both watching and partaking in sports, particularly those that come with a little adventure. The fact that he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro two years ago stands as a testament to his adventurous spirit and interest in this region, leaving us wondering if Margherita’s peak is his next conquest.

Kasper is eager to learn more about Uganda's history and society and we are happy to welcome him in our team!

Apply to be a member of the International Youth Advisory Committee of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs!
Are you between 18 and 29 years of age and residing in the Sahel, Horn of Africa, Middle East, North Africa, or the Netherlands? Would you like to contribute to meaningful youth participation in shaping international policy? Are you excited to work together with a team of diverse young people to advise the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on themes related to youth, education and work? Apply now!
The vacancy will be open from the 27th of March, 2024, 12:00 CET until the 10th of April, 2024, 12:00 CET. More information and the application link can be found here: https://www.njr.nl/en/stories/apply-yac-en/

Youth Advisory Committee Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

🇳🇱 Are you Dutch and live abroad? 📩 📩 Register as a voter outside the Netherlands and cast your vote for the European Parliament elections on Thursday 6 June 2024 🔗 https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/stemmen-buitenland

Postal ballots can be delivered or sent to the Embassy before Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m (EAT). This date guarantees the timely forwarding of letter ballots to the Hague letter ballot office. Letters received later will still be forwarded to The Hague, but the Embassy cannot guarantee that they will still reach in time for the counting, which takes place on 11th June.

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Beste Nederlanders in Uganda,

Op donderdag 25 april viert de Nederlandse Ambassade in Kampala Koningsdag 👑

Informatie over de registratie voor de viering volgt binnenkort via onze social media kanalen.

We hopen u te verwelkomen!

Team Nederlandse Ambassade in Kampala

📃📢 Notice: The Questions & Answers to the Call for Concept Notes Strengthening/Revitalizing Farmer Institutions is now published online. You can access them through this link:
https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/uganda/w/questions-answers-call-for-concept-notes-strengthening/revitalizing-farmer-institutions

Gisteravond stond in het teken van een een-tweetje tussen de Nederlandse school en de Ambassadeur Karin Boven: het jaarlijks Groot Nationaal Dictee 📝

Makkelijk was het niet, met woorden als copieus, avantgardistische en vol-au-vent, maar gezellig des te meer en de deelnemers sloegen zich er dapper doorheen. Voor de eerste keer deden er ook Belgische deelnemers mee aan het dictee. Onder aanvoering van ambassadeur Hugues Chantry, getooid met oranje stropdas, zwoegden ook zij met zinnen als: “Laat u zich vooral niet van de wijs brengen als de correctoren u straks uw opgaveblad retourneren met een onnoemelijk aantal rode doorhalinkjes.” En de uitslag was mooi in balans: een gedeelde eerste plek voor de Nederlandse Ellen Steen-Agaba en de Vlaamse Evert Saver 🥇

Wij kijken uit naar de volgende editie en hopen jullie dan weer te zien!

Embassy of Belgium in Uganda
NTC school de Kraanvogel Kampala

🌿 Wondering how we keep those work vibes high?

If you visit our Embassy offices you may catch colleagues striking a pose during a quick Tai Chi session or unwinding with some Yoga at the rooftop terrace.

Don't be surprised if you hear cheers and laughter from the back of the office. Our table football battles are a serious affair – not just a game, but a team-bonding experience!

Walk into our office, and you'll find it's not just about desks and chairs. We've got beautiful green walls of plants keeping the air crisp and the mind refreshed.

Vitality at the workplace, Embassy Team Kampala is on it! Together we create a space where everyone feels valued and fulfilled in their roles. Work isn't just a task; it's a fulfilling journey.

Doe mee aan Het Groot Dictee der Nederlandse taal dat wordt georganiseerd door verschillende Nederlandse NOB-scholen over de hele wereld!

Of je nu een taalliefhebber bent, een spellingneuroot of gewoon zin hebt in een gezellige avond, registreer je nu!
https://shorturl.at/qyCX1
Meer informatie in de brochure hieronder.

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Last week Bas Ooteman joined our team as Agricultural officer. With a background in sustainable food systems and supply chains, Bas is excited to start his position at the Netherlands Embassy in Kampala.

Together with the Agricultural Counselor, Bas will work on improving relationships between Dutch and Ugandan businesses in sectors such as potatoes, fishery, and piggery and poultry. Moreover, Bas will have a special focus on sustainable agricultural practices, which fits well with his expertise and earlier experience advising businesses to operate more sustainably. Welcome to the team, Bas!

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“I am a big fan of sports, especially football, as it has the power to connect people all over the world”

We happy to introduce our new colleague Lambert Wassink, who is temporally posted to our mission in Kampala.

Lambert will be supporting the general- and consular affairs team, as part of his training to become an Operational Manager for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is very impressed by all the work being done by the Embassy and its partners. One of his drivers in the work is to provide a smooth and efficient service delivery to all our clients. Welcome to the team, Lambert!

👉 Subsidy Alert ❗❗ Are you an entrepreneur? Is your company based in the Netherlands? And would you like to work with other companies in Uganda? The Impact Clusters subsidy programme supports companies seeking long-term investments in growing the private sector in a specific country. Knowledge institutes, trade organisations - in cooperation with companies - and NGOs can also apply for this subsidy.
🔗 Visit the Internationaal Ondernemen - RVO website for a step-by-step guide on how to apply: https://english.rvo.nl/subsidies-financing/impact-clusters

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Last week Corinne Abbas joined our team as First Secretary working on Economic Cooperation. In the past years, Corinne has worked in Chile, Kenya and The Hague - always with a focus on trade, private sector development and agriculture. She has also been seconded to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), so she knows her way into the private sector instruments that can assist both Ugandan and Dutch entrepreneurs. Corinne is looking forward to work further on economic cooperation between the two countries for the coming years!

We wish you a happy holiday season and may the new year bring you health, peace, happiness and prosperity! 🎄 ✨

Kindly note that the Embassy is closed from 22 December 2023 - 2 January 2024.

A wonderful cultural event at the Netherlands Residence yesterday, with Kaddu Wasswa and Andrea Stultiens. Andrea is a Dutch artist photographer/ researcher who is working to document and understand the history and cultural heritage of Uganda. Her project has contributed to the preservation and dissemination of historical images and stories from Uganda, including those of Kaddu Wasswa Archives. Four of her works hanging were purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and adorn the walls at the Embassy in Kampala. The evening was facilitated by Journalist/writer Michiel van Oosterhout who interviewed the 90 year old Kaddu and provided background to the traditional Kadongo Kamu live music by Jaja Master Kaaya Sweetman that completed this special evening.

Thanks to everyone attending!
History In Progress Uganda

⚠️UPDATE ⚠️
Last we published a call for concept notes for inclusive development of sustainable farming systems.

The text under IV.1.1.b was not completely clear and has been amended. For more information read the updated call via: https://lnkd.in/dz3KCSav

Call for concept notes : Inclusive development of sustainable farming systems Call for concept notes : Inclusive development of sustainable farming systems

Today Sinterklaas arrived at Kampala ⛵️Our Ambassador Karin Boven and the Ambassador of the Embassy of Belgium Hugues Chantry had the honour of welcoming him. The Sint celebrated his arrival with the children of NTC school de Kraanvogel Kampala in a festive gathering!

CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES!
Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda has launched a call for concept notes for Inclusive development of sustainable farming systems. For more information follow the link below

Call for concept notes : Inclusive development of sustainable farming systems Call for concept notes : Inclusive development of sustainable farming systems

🌱Mission Sustainable:
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs not only stimulates others to aim for the Sustainable Development Goals, we also want to see these values reflected in our own actions. In a nutshell: walk our talk!

☀Walk the talk:
Today, we explored avenues for plastic recycling at the Embassy together with Eco Brixs. Recently, we also started a study on how to reduce our footprint by a possible increase in the use of solar panels and purchasing a eco-friendly vehicle.

🌎What’s next:
To name a few - recycling paper and glass, serving vegan and vegetarian food as much as possible during events and engaging in conversation with others about how to reduce our footprint further.
Do you have any tips for us? Please leave a comment!

Today marks the start of 🧡 The Netherlands is committed to end gender based violence. Follow us on Twitter () to join us in the 🖐️

It is Election Day in the Netherlands! The election is for the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, with 1,128 candidates from 26 parties competing for one of the 150 seats available.

The party winning the most seats in the election traditionally gets the first chance to form a coalition government.

Some of the populair themes during the campaigns were: purchasing power, climate, migration, the housing shortage and the Dutch healthcare system.

The elections in the Netherlands today are a vital exercise in democracy, offering citizens the opportunity to shape the country's future. As the results unfold in the course of today and tomorrow, we will be watching, eager to understand the implications for Dutch society, the EU and the global political landscape, including our programmes in Uganda.

Image (Wikipedia): One of the towers, known as het Torentje ('the Little Tower'); directly next to the Mauritshuis has been the office of the Prime Minister of Holland since 1982.

Op zaterdag 2 december viert de Nederlands / Vlaamse School De Kraanvogel weer het Sinterklaasfeest voor alle Nederlands / Vlaamse kinderen in Uganda tot 12 jaar. Aanmelden kan via de volgende link: https://forms.gle/feGucqJwPxhJr1pN6
Meer informatie in de onderstaande affiche.

UPDATE: The has been postponed. New dates will be communicated.

On behalf of in Uganda, we regret to inform you that the EU Film Festival is postponed.

Information regarding the new dates will be communicated.

What does a more equal partnership between African Partners and the Netherlands look like? You are invited to join in the discussion!

On 23 November, ViceVersa and Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (Regional Africa Department) are organizing a hybrid event on the Africa Strategy. It will be a multi venue event with live streaming all over the world.

Register now at www.viceversaglobal.com!

There will be a presentation of the strategy, followed by a conversation between Maarten Brouwer, ambassador in Nairobi, and Nerima Wako, a member of the Youth Advisory Council of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya. Next there will be a round of short video’s by young Africans from various African countries explaining how the strategy will affect their work, with reactions from the live audiences, cultural intermezzo's and much more.

Please note the event will be held in English; a French version of the event will be organized next year.

POSTPONED!
🎥 The Netherlands Embassy in Uganda is thrilled to be part of the upcoming EU Film Festival Uganda! Join us for an amazing cinematic experience at the National Theater from November 13th to 17th. 🎬

Our Dutch contribution for this year is the heartwarming film "Sonny Boy" (2011), and it's the closing film on Friday, November 17th. 🌟

Stay tuned to our page for all the details on the schedule and showtimes. And the best part? Entrance is absolutely FREE! But remember, space is limited, so be sure to grab your spot. See you there! 🤩🍿 EU Film Festival Uganda

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Meet Nils Rienks, the Defense Attaché for the Netherlands in Uganda. Although residing in Kenya, Nils is an appreciated part of our Embassy team. In his role of Defense Attaché, Nils represents the Netherlands Ministry of Defense in the region. He translates their policies into tangible activities – aligning with the wide range of engagements of the Netherlands in Uganda. His interest in and experience with security, peacekeeping and international law have come in handy in the past three years working on this portfolio – and will continue to do so in the future.