JICA Uganda

JICA Uganda Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) UNHCR Uganda and Bright Stars FC will hold the Women’s Football Tournament from 1-3 September at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

This event aims to promote gender equality, empower all women and girls, foster mutual understanding between refugees and host community, raise awareness of the refugee situation in Uganda.

🎉 Training equipment was officially donated to St. Joseph's Technical Institute, Kisubi by the Chief Rep of JICA Uganda. This donation is set to empower skill development in vocational education. The Institute's Principal and management extend their heartfelt appreciation to JICA for the support. 🙏 We've provided 23 laptops to the ICT department, a step in enhancing digital transformation and information management at the school. Kudos to JICA volunteer Ms. Shibata and Head of Department Mr. Kasozi for driving this DX initiative!
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Mr. Samson Ojok, a rice breeder from the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) has returned to Uganda safely from Japan after he completed JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP), “Development of Core Agricultural Researcher for Promotion of Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa”.

He shared his experiences excitedly in the one-and-a-half month training in Japan. The followings are his comments:

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My name is Samson Ojok. My duty is contributing to develop new varieties of rice in Uganda as a rice breeder.

I participated JICA on“Development of Core Agricultural Researcher for Promotion of Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa” in JICA Chubu from 7th June to 11th August.

This program aims to acquire basic but broad knowledge including rice plant, rice cultivation, and research technologies, which are prerequisite knowledge for core agricultural researchers.

I joined this KCCP to step up my career as a scientist in Uganda.

I gained knowledge and skills to cover various fields of rice development through not only fruitful lectures facilitated Japanese professors but also visits to the prefectural agricultural research institute, Kagoshima University. I interacted with fellow scientists from other African countries such as Senegal, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar, and Ethiopia with whom I created new human network.

My impressive subjects during the training were rice protection, soil and water management for rice growth, molecular breeding, rice physiology and data collection/analysis.

The field of rice protection includes pathology and entomology. It has a strong linkage with my current duty in NaCRRI; molecular breeding.

I will utilize the knowledge and experiences gained in Japan and enhance perennial rice breeding through ratooning in Uganda and I would like to make it part of my PhD research and the evaluation of rice variety in my work.

In Kagoshima University, I met and interacted with several students from different countries such as Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Kenya, South Sudan and Japan. Discussions and research with them were precious learning experiences because I could learn from not only Japanese researchers but also the activities of other participants while they also learnt from me.

During the stay in Japan, I also enjoyed Japanese culture so much.

I got a close view of “Sakurajima” in Kagoshima prefecture, one of the most famous volcanos in Japan and enjoyed a footbath at a hot spring near “Sakurajima” with my friends.

Furthermore, I ate Sushi! Raw fish is not familiar in Uganda, but I liked Sushi so much.

I will continue to contribute to rice development in Uganda by using these experiences in Japan from now on!

13 JICA volunteers, a National Staff, 20 teachers, 286 students and 100 care givers attended a diet-health-education which are all connected to each other and health is one of the important aspect to enhance the effect of education.

The volunteers organized the event in order to build a good environment for students to concentrate on their studies.

The volunteers also participated in a Nutrition class, cooking session for caregivers and hand washing session with all attendees.

Ministry of Local Government and the Office of the Prime Minister with support from JICA Uganda successfully conducted the
Localization Round Table meeting aimed at developing the policy pledge for Localization to be presented by the President of Uganda H.E Museveni during the upcoming in December.

'Localisation' describes the process in which International Actors shift power, responsibilities and resources of Humanitarian and Development efforts towards Local and National Actors.

The Round Table was chaired by the Minister of Local Government and the State Minister for Relief Disaster Preparedness and Refugees.

Safe menstrual hygiene is linked to equal educational opportunities

In Uganda, girls miss two to three days of school monthly during their periods due to poor or non-existent menstrual hygiene management mechanisms in schools. This in the long run, affects their performance in class.

To change the status quo, JICA has extended facilitation to Global Bridge Network, a Japanese NGO, to support and improve schools’ educational environment for adolescent girls by addressing menstrual hygiene challenges; This support is targeting 3000 pupils in 30 schools in Mubende, Butambala and Wakiso districts as well as 1200 community members in the same districts.

Since 2021, pupils in these schools have been oriented on s*x education, gender awareness and trained on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) from which they have formed MHM clubs that do not only boost their esteem but also help deconstruct the stigma attached to menstruation.

Also, learners as well as community members have been trained in making cheap reusable sanitary pads which have not only helped keep the girls in schools but also been a source of livelihood.

📢【Seminar 2023】Registration now open❗
, and is jointly organizing a follow-up seminar named “AFRI-CONVERSE”.
👉Theme: Investment in Africa's Youth Capital: Fostering a New Generation of Leaders and Professionals
📍Date: Wednesday 23rd August, 2023
📍Time: 16:00pm(JST)/ 10:00(EAT)～
📍Format: Hybrid
-In-person: Sonic Hall, Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC)
-Online: (Zoom)
📍Participation Fee: Free
📍Language: Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation in English and French is available.)
🌍Featured Speaker includes: Ahunna Eziakonwa, ASG/Regional Bureau Director for Africa, UNDP, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Special Advisor to the President of JICA (online) and Chihiro Hosokawa, Manager at Pasona Group, Head of Awaji Youth Federation
👉Details and Online/In-person participation registration from here🔻
https://www.jica.go.jp/.../press/2023/1516357_36555.html

📢【Seminar 2023】Registration now open❗

, and is jointly organizing a follow-up seminar named “AFRI-CONVERSE”.

👉Theme: Investment in Africa's Youth Capital: Fostering a New Generation of Leaders and Professionals

📍Date: Wednesday 23rd August, 2023
📍Time: 16:00pm(JST)/ 10:00(EAT)～
📍Format: Hybrid
-In-person: Sonic Hall, Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC)
-Online: (Zoom)
📍Participation Fee: Free
📍Language: Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation in English and French is available.)

🌍Featured Speaker includes: Ahunna Eziakonwa, ASG/Regional Bureau Director for Africa, UNDP, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Special Advisor to the President of JICA (online) and Chihiro Hosokawa, Manager at Pasona Group, Head of Awaji Youth Federation

👉Details and Online/In-person participation registration from here🔻
https://www.jica.go.jp/africahiroba/info/press/2023/1516357_36555.html

Hello,

My name is Charlotte Nabasa, a JICA ABE Initiative Scholar (8th Batch) from 🇺🇬, and I am on a challenging but exciting pursuit of knowledge and passion for civil engineering at Kyoto University in Japan.

🌸 It's been an epic journey since I set foot in this enchanting land last April, and I can't wait to share my most awe-inspiring experience with you all!

I was fortunate enough to be part of a phenomenal seminar on understanding Awaji Island's regional revitalization, organised by JICA Kansai. This was a memorable experience where I had the opportunity to learn and engage in a tour of the picturesque AWAJI island, filled with nature, unique building structures, and breath-taking views of the sea. The island is said to be Japan's very own cradle of civilization, as ancient writings reveal it was the first island formed in the archipelago.😮

It is linked to the big cities of Kobe and Osaka City by the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, the second-longest suspension bridge in the world, completed in 1998 with a span of 1,991m. Learning about this bridge and its transformative power and contribution to the development of this unique island inspired me further to build my career in bridges and create more opportunities for every Ugandan without access.

During the tour, we witnessed engaging theatre performances, ate delightful seafood at the iconic Nojima Scoula, and even unleashed our inner drummers with an exhilarating Taiko drum experience! 🥁 It was a magical experience that etched everlasting memories of Japanese culture in my heart.

As an avid traveler, I have visited some cities in Japan, including Tokyo, each with its own unique characteristics that make them memorable. However, Awaji Island, from the tour and detailed explanations, sparked a sense of excitement within me about its potential to become the epitome of gastronomy, culture, health, and environmental preservation—a true island of excellence in all the aspects I witnessed during the trip.

I had the opportunity to interact with officials from the PASONA Group, which is leading the charge in revitalising Awaji Island. I couldn't help but share my hopes of applying similar concepts in Uganda using civil engineering as my tool.

My time in Japan has been an incredible experience that will remain etched in my memory. I have made lasting friendships and connections both at school and outside school and I am excited to see what the future holds. Thank you, JICA Uganda for this opportunity.

The Livestock Farmer Support Program for Controlling Tick and Tick-borne Diseases (STOP) - Grassroot Project is being implemented in Kiboga District, under a JICA- facilitated partnership with the Research Center for Tropical Diseases & Vector Control (RTC) based at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Japan and Makerere University.

The project, close to cutting the goal tape next year in March, continues to build capacity of veterinarians, livestock technicians, and farmers on ticks and tick-borne diseases control.

JICA Uganda and the project team had a successful monitoring visit to the project sites in Kiboga District where they learned many positive results in regard to the importance of tick prevention and how the project has implemented an effective tick-control management program for farmers in livestock production.

It was pleasant to note that initially, ticks & tick-borne diseases are a problem to livestock and a bigger challenge to livestock farmers in Kiboga district. However, in recent years, with support from specialised experts under the STOP project, equipped farmers, Vets, animal health workers, lab technicians with the right knowledge, skills and guidance, improvement in tick control has been seen, as well as better health conditions of the livestock.

During the monitoring visit, we discussed with the project stakeholders long-term sustainability of the project. Opinions were exchanged and we appreciated the valuable work done by the Project team, together with Kiboga District Veterinary Office in supporting target dairy farmers by demonstrating various disease control methods.

JICA will continues collaboration with partners in the bid to enhance capacity of tick management professionals and farmers to detect, prevent, prepare for and respond to tick-borne diseases in Uganda.

My name is Mukisa Emmanuel, a Conservation Educator at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre. I am enjoying JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) on “Ecotourism for Officials on Nature Conservation” in Hokkaido, Japan.

Through exposure to different eco-tourism sites and programs conducted in Japan and powerful lectures facilitated by the most experienced tutors in the world, I have been able to see potential in almost every single wildlife habitat and life in my country while sharing some of our milestones and programs.

My stay here has not only added to my knowledge on conservation but also enabled me to benchmark and share knowledge and experience to enhance habitat protection and sustainable use of natural resources. There are a lot of similarities between Uganda and Japan to mention but a few, such as the respect for the crested crane as a national treasure, beautiful wetlands, hospitality of citizens, respect for all mankind among others. Therefore, there is a lot to learn and implement with enough case studies and literature.

My highlighted activity was the kayaking experience on Lake “Shikaribetsu,” which is sacred by local people and welcomes visitors with various and valuable eco-tourism activities.

The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Uganda Institute of ICT, under JICA supported ICT Industry Promotion Project, held a workshop for numerous private sector players.

The workshop, presided over by JICA’s Chief Representative Mr. Inoue Yoichi, was aimed at strengthening the ecosystem and promoting the ICT industry in Uganda.

It highlighted the components of the ICT promotion project, dubbed UJ-Connect (Uganda- Japan Connect) and had sector players discussing its expected outputs including Policy Support, Human Resource Development/Matching Support, Business Matching Support and Mentorship Support.


Ministry of ICT - Uganda Uganda Institute of ICT - UICT National Information Technology Authority - Uganda Government of Uganda Private Sector Foundation Uganda- (PSFU) Uganda Communications Commission

As a coordinator for JICA volunteers, especially education and sports fields, I accomplished my 4 years term serving in Uganda. Since July 2019, I have worked at JICA Uganda and experienced lots of supportive tasks for JICA volunteers’ activities. Memories of working with stakeholders such as ministries, district offices and educational institutions are treasures for me. I really appreciated for working in Uganda and wish better future developments in Uganda. Mwebale nyo.

【応募受付中📣】ウガンダ農業スタディツアー！7月18日にオンライン説明会を開催します！🇺🇬

「アフリカでのビジネスの可能性に興味がある方」
「ウガンダで農業関連企業や政府機関とのネットワークを築きたい方」
「アフリカ、特にウガンダの農業セクターに興味がある方」

上記のいずれかに当てはまる方は、是非最後までご覧ください！

【ウガンダの魅力✨】
1. 熱帯気候で一年中暖かい！
2. 二回の雨季があるため、肥沃な土壌で二期作・二毛作が可能！
3. 人口の72%が農業従事者で、高い農業ポテンシャルを持っている！

【スタディツアーについて🌎】
日本の企業様を対象に、「ウガンダ農業ビジネス・スタディツアー」を開催します。ウガンダ政府関係機関や現地の農業関連企業とのネットワーキング、現場視察などを通じて、ウガンダのビジネスポテンシャルと魅力を実感していただけます。

説明会では、JICA農業専門家及び実際にビジネスをされてる企業様から、ウガンダ農業ビジネスの可能性や魅力についてお話いただきます✨️

興味を持たれた方は、ぜひお気軽に説明会にご参加ください♪

【スタディツアー概要説明会】
ツアー詳細、申し込み、ウガンダ農業業界について
日時：2023年7月18日（火）
15:30-17:00（日本時間）
説明会登録締切：
7月17日（金）18:00（日本時間）まで
説明会参加はこちらから▼
https://forms.office.com/r/TDjWFcCxex

【ツアーの詳細、お申込みはこちらから】
https://www.jica.go.jp/activities/schemes/priv_partner/event/2023/20230626_1.html

問い合わせ先：
JICAウガンダ事務所　[email protected]

The 9th General Meeting of the Coalition for the African Rice Development (CARD) Initiative has kicked off today in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The 3-day event shall run until 6th July 2023.

32 countries, including Uganda, are being represented.

JICA, together with CARD countries and stakeholders, aims to double rice production in Africa to 56mil. metric tons/ year, by 2030.

Through a cooperation of "Promoting regional cooperation for African Grey Parrots Conservation in Uganda" among Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre(UWEC), 中部大学　Chubu University and JICA Uganda to nurse African Grey Parrots to full health.

The African Grey Parrot brainpower is legendary, their intelligence, great life-long companionship nature has led many to give into the temptation of domesticating them as pets or pleasure. This has fed a thriving illegal trade as a number of traffickers take many wild grey parrots from their habitat in the rainforests and sell them at a high price.

In April 2022, a joint operation by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and UWEC was undertaken in which a trafficker was captured with approximately 119 grey parrots stuffed in cages. The parrots were entrusted to the care of UWEC to be assessed and passed fit to be released back to the wild.

Often, the confiscated grey parrots are found in poor health condition because of confinement under unhealthy conditions and some usually suffer from deteriorating health, hence a hasty response was taken which led to the construction of a rescue cage for the grey parrots to fly with ease as they underwent rehabilitation.

In June 2023, UWA managed to release into the wild of Kibale national park 58 of the 119 grey parrots that were initially captured from a trafficker. The assessed grey parrots have numbered rings on their legs for monitoring purposes in the wild.

JICA commends UWA and UWEC for the ongoing efforts to save endangered birds and will continue working towards creating more awareness about the importance of saving the African grey parrots.

Hey,
I am Lunkuse Josephine, a master's student from Uganda at International University of Japan.
I have been studying in Japan since last September under the JICA's master's degree and Internship Program of African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative). Recently, I visited Sado Island for a study tour; the island is located in Niigata Prefecture in the Sea of Japan, and is known for its promoting Tourism, Agriculture and an ancient Gold Mine.
This trip was fully organized by JICA, and I really enjoyed the breath-taking journey. One of the most interesting parts of Sado Island is its respect and habitat protection of the Toki (Japanese Crested Ibis); for instance, many farmers utilize pesticide as little as possible to protect the Toki. This shows a patriotic character exhibited by the people of Sado, and the bird is Sado Identity. During the tour, I had a first- time experience of the Onsen, a Japanese hot spring meant for relaxation and rejuvenation. And I came across was the unique Japanese food, such as crabs and oysters, which were really tasty and a nice experience.
During the trip, we had a sight visit to Saito Farm, a paddy rice farmer, who is so passionate about rice growing and Toki. In his farm, they are growing different types of rice in one specific field in an artistic way to show a bird, a frog and rice bowl. It was interesting to know how zealous the people of Sado are about their way of agriculture; for them it is beyond income, and it is a passion.
We also visited Obata Sake Brewery, which is a former elementary School and has been transformed 5th generation brewery. We were taken through the process of brewing right from the rice plantations to packaging. This place trains people at a cost in Sake Brewing. It was nice to know how Japanese traditional rice wine is produced. Honestly, I enjoyed this trip so much.
My take home from this trip was the activity blending possibility and patriotism exhibited by the Sado people. The successful blending of Agro tourism and a gold mine in one prefecture without having only one area of concentration was an amazement that we need to share with our people in Uganda.

Thank you JICA Uganda for this lifetime experience!

📣JICA海外協力隊🌎 春募集 応募受付7/3まで！

【🇺🇬隊員活動紹介：宮重真奈さん】（小学校教育）

ムピジ県のSt. John Bosco Katende Primary Schoolで小学校教員として活動する宮重さんにインタビューしました！

（Q1）協力隊応募のきっかけは？
→大学時代毎年ケニアやウガンダ、ルワンダに来て、幼稚園でボランティアしていたことがきっかけでアフリカで暮らしたいと思うようになりました。

（ Q２）現在の活動内容を教えてください。
→小学校5年生の算数の授業を教えながら、月一回ほど図工の授業も行っています。また幼稚園の図工の授業も時々担当しています。

（Q３）やりがいや楽しいことは何ですか？
→算数の授業で最初は生徒がなかなか言うことを聞いてくれずに終わらなかった授業が、だんだんとこなせるようになり、生徒のテストの点数が上がった時はやりがいを感じました。

（Q４）今後の目標はありますか？
→何よりも第一に、子供たちの基礎計算能力を向上させることが目標です。自分が帰国後も、生徒が基本的な四則演算を習得する授業を確立し、ほかの先生やボランティアが実践指導できるようにしたいです。

（Q５）帰国後の目標はありますか？
→日本に帰国後、ウェブやITのスキルを獲得し、30歳までにはアフリカに戻ってきたいと考えています。今後もウガンダには何かしらの形で携わっていきたいです。

（Q６）協力隊応募検討者へひとこと！
→苦しいことも多いですが、その分他ではできない経験、成長ができるので、何か刺激が欲しい人、現状に満足していない人におすすめです！

少しでも協力隊の活動が気になった方は、下記ウェブサイトで詳細ご覧ください。


#ウガンダ
https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/

📣JICA海外協力隊🌎 春募集 応募受付7/3まで！

【🇺🇬隊員活動紹介：星野香子さん】（感染症・エイズ対策）

ムピジ県のNGOで活動する星野さんにインタビューしました！

（Q1）協力隊応募のきっかけは？
→日本の製薬会社で働いていました。日本では助かる命も医療資源が乏しい国ではその多くが失われている、という現実を目の当たりにして、実際に現地に行って何かしたいと思い応募しました。

（ Q２）現在の活動内容を教えてください。
→NGOの支援プログラムに登録されている家庭を訪問し、健康面、資金面のサポートを行っています。また学校で衛生や性教育に関する授業も行っています。

（Q３）やりがいや楽しいことは何ですか？
→誰かに言われてではなく、自分でコミュニティを回って見つけた課題に対して自分で試行錯誤し導いた方法でアプローチできることがやりがいです。

（Q４）今後の目標はありますか？
→ほかの隊員と協力し低コストで栄養が取れるレシピを開発したので、それを普及していくこと。また学校で生理用ナプキンの作り方をレクチャーする活動を通じて、生徒が持続的に作れるようなることなどが目標です。

（Q５）帰国後の目標はありますか？
→具体的には決まっていませんが、協力隊後もグローバルヘルスに関わる仕事がしたいです。

（Q６）協力隊応募検討者へひとこと！
→悩むことや大変なことも沢山ありますが、きっと現地の人や隊員の仲間が助けてくれます。ここで出会った仲間は大切な財産になりました。

少しでも協力隊の活動が気になった方は、下記ウェブサイトで詳細ご覧ください。


#ウガンダ
https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/

📣JICA海外協力隊🌎　春募集　絶賛応募受付 7/3まで！

【🇺🇬隊員活動紹介：坂本晋太郎さん】（体育教育）
ブタンバラ県のGombe Senior Secondary School で体育教員として活動する坂本さんにインタビューしました！

（Q1）協力隊応募のきっかけは？
→大学4年の年の瀬に、インドへ一人旅をしました。そこで「お金も無く知り合いもおらず、騙されたりしながらも必死になって生きる」人間らしさを自ら体験し、途上国に住みたいと思いました。

（ Q２）現在の活動内容を教えてください。
→中学校1,2年生の体育の授業を担当しています。

（Q３）やりがいや楽しいことは何ですか？
→ターム休み明けに子供が成長しているのを見るのが楽しいです。もちろん体育の授業で一緒に体を動かすことも楽しいです。

（Q４）今後の目標はありますか？
→同じ体育教員向けの、指導方法ワークショップ開催や体育隊員同士の連携強化をしていきたいです。

（Q５）帰国後の目標はありますか？
→ビジネスパートナーとして、ウガンダに戻ってくることが理想。商社や海外で活動する日本企業で働きたいです。

（Q６）協力隊応募検討者へひとこと！
→長期間現地に入り込むことで、自分を見つめなおすいい機会になると思います。あなたも知らないあなたを発見したい方は、協力隊へぜひご応募を。


#ウガンダ
https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/

JICA Uganda Senior Representative visited St.John Bosco Katende P/S to observe activities of Ms. Miyashige who supports the school by teaching simplified mathematics.

Miyashige teaches more than 60 Primary Five students. Most of them enjoy her lessons and have improved greatly.

📢 JICA海外協力隊🌍春募集
応募受付…7/3まで！

ウガンダ🇺🇬は40件募集中！

職業訓練校では、さまざまな技術指導が求められておりシニア世代も活躍しています！自動車整備、コンピュータ技術、料理、電気・電子機器🌍募集中！

各要請の詳しい内容からはこちらから👇

https://www.jocv-info.jica.go.jp/jv/index.php?m=List&cID=545&n=y&period=2023%7C春

📢 JICA海外協力隊🌍春募集
応募受付…7/3まで！

ウガンダ🇺🇬は40件募集中！

保健医療分野では、地域中核病院で活動する看護師や医療機器、NGOに所属してコミュニティで活動する、栄養士、公衆衛生🌍募集中！

各要請の詳しい内容からはこちらから👇

https://www.jocv-info.jica.go.jp/jv/index.php?m=List&cID=545&n=y&period=2023%7C春

📢 JICA海外協力隊🌍春募集
応募受付…7/3まで！

ウガンダ🇺🇬は40件募集中！

小学校や中高等学校等で活動する教育系隊員。現在、小学校教育、体育、理科教育、PCインストラクター、障害児・者支援、青少年活動を募集してます！

各要請の詳しい内容からはこちらから👇
https://www.jocv-info.jica.go.jp/jv/index.php?m=List&cID=545&n=y&period=2023%7C%E6%98%A5

JICA Uganda in partnership with UNHCR Uganda and Bright Stars FC held a football class to empower girls in Rwamanja refugee settlement and promote peaceful co-existence.

The girls played 6 games in total, amidst cheers throughout the event. We believe that bonds between participants from the host community and refugees in the resettlement were strengthened.

📢 JICA海外協力隊🌍春募集
応募受付…7/3まで！

ウガンダ🇺🇬は40件募集中！

農業系では、農家の支援をするコミュニティ開発、🍙食用作物・稲作栽培、🌽野菜栽培、🐃獣医・衛生、畜産・乳製品加工を募集してます！

各要請の詳しい内容からはこちらから👇
https://www.jocv-info.jica.go.jp/jv/index.php?m=List&cID=545&n=y&period=2023%7C%E6%98%A5

📢JICA海外協力隊🌍春募集

現在26名のJICA海外協力隊員が🇺🇬で活動しています！

隊員活動って？日常生活って？ウガンダどんなところかな？とにかく、もっと知りたい！と思ったら、こちらの動画を！👇
https://youtu.be/I6QFsnCq2pY

JICA PRiDe Project Phase II Completes JOCV regional training 2023 in Uganda

10 participants from 4 countries attended actively the Rice Training Course in Uganda for JOCVs and Counterparts organized by PRiDe project Ⅱ Promotion of Rice Development & National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) under Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD). All participants were very eager to learn in the lectures and participated in many field practices provided during the training course.
At the end of the training, each participant created an action plan according to the issues related to rice cultivation in their countries. Many spoke positively about the 1 week training course, saying the lecturers were very helpful for them, and they were able to earn the basic skills needed to start up a paddy field and understood the rice market through the market surveys. In many participants’ countries, they use random planting method instead of line planting, and do not know how to cultivate rice where the area is a slope.
Thus, the practices in the rice fields were eye-opening to some participants so that they can bring the skills back to their countries and share them with local farmers. Moreover, the participants asked the cost of machines and tools because they wanted to find out if it is possible to use or make some tools instead considering the budget problems they face.
The Project will continue providing various trainings to meet trainees’ needs. PRiDe II believes that training participants gain beneficial knowledge and skills on improved rice cultivation so that they could practically utilize them in their home countries and contribute to increase rice production through the whole African region.

📣JICA海外協力隊　🌎春募集　
絶賛応募受付中！(応募期間　7/3まで)

【🇺🇬隊員活動紹介：高木駿さん】（コミュニティ開発）

今回、ブイクウェ県でHIV改善や農家の収入向上に取り組むNGO Reach out で活動中の高木さんにインタビューしました！

（Q1）協力隊応募のきっかけは？
→カンボジア旅行に行った際に物売りの少女と出会いました。何度も何度も声をかけてきた少女に、何もしてあげられなかったことがずっと心残りでした。就職後も途上国支援をしたい思いが忘れられず、思い切って応募しました。

（Q２）現在の活動内容を教えてください。
→農家間の連携強化のための農家グループの形成や、女性の生計向上支援（クラフト販売支援等）を主な活動としています。

（Q３）活動の中で嬉しかったことは何ですか？
→現地語を勉強したことで、少しずつ信頼関係を構築できていると実感しています。自分の活動で現地の人が笑顔になってくれることが、何より嬉しく思います。

（Q４）今後の目標はありますか？
→今後は、クラフト販売の取り扱い店を増やすことや、農家グループの更なる連携強化を行い、住民の生活向上や地域活性に寄与していくことです。

（Q５）帰国後の目標はありますか？
→ウガンダにて、開発とビジネスを掛け合わせたソーシャルビジネスを行いたいです。ウガンダが大好きなため、より継続的に、持続的な発展に貢献していきたいと考えています。

（Q６）協力隊応募検討者へひとこと！
→現地の生活に入り込み、現地の人と同じ目線で活動することは協力隊にしかできません。テレビでみたこと、教科書で見た問題を自分の課題として捉えることで、見える景色も変わるし、それを解決というモチベーションにつながります。来て後悔することは絶対にないし、人生が変わる体験ができるので、ぜひ応募してほしいです！

少しでも協力隊の活動が気になった方は、下記ウェブサイトで詳細ご覧ください！



#ウガンダ
https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/
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JICA Uganda and Office of the Prime Minister department of Refugees conducted a joint field mission to observe the PRiDe project Ⅱ Promotion of Rice Development community groups in preparation for construction of a produce storage facility in Rhino camp Refugee Settlement.

Gyebale ko,

I am Morita Maiko, a volunteer in Agricultural Community Development. Together with my counterpart, I am focusing on supporting farmers. We rent out Agricultural tools and have a seed bank, in addition to conducting trainings and workshops on better rice cultivation techniques using a demonstration garden.
I love travelling to experience new things. Coming to Uganda, I hoped to experience the food and culture and I love the experience.

Hello,
I am Uchiyama Hiroyuki. I teach automobile and motorcycle mechanics at Nile Vocational Institute in Njeru. My goal is to ensure students get skills, become great engineers and start their own businesses.
I have had the opportunity to learn some of the students’ cultures and taught them Japanese culture.

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Participants from 4 countries (Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda) are partaking in a weeklong Rice Training Course in Uganda for JOCVs and counterparts organized by JICA Uganda/ PRiDe project Ⅱ Promotion of Rice Development & National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) under Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD).
They conducted field practices consisting of hands-on lessons about rice harvesting and mechanization. Even amidst rain, all the trainees actively participated in the training of operating agricultural machines and tools.