The Re: Build ProgramRefugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (Re:Build) is a… .../Read More.
The Urban Policies ProgramReshaping Urban Planning and Practice to Include Informal workers to secure the inclusion of… .../Read More.
Urban Employment Strategy: Empowering Women and Refugees in UgandaRecent Developments in Equipping Women and Refugees with Skills and Supporting Small-Scale… .../Read More.
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF STREET VENDORSEvery year, on November 14, we celebrate International Day of Street Vendors. This is the date of the foundation of StreetNet, where our journey began to organize street and… .../Read More!
URBAN FEFUGEES CALL FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND A CALL TO ADRESS EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES AND LEGAL BARRIERSOn this occasion of World Refugee Day, PLAVU (Platform for Vendors in Uganda) is honored to highlight our collaboration with the Rebuild Program Uganda, dedicated to supporting… .../Read More!
WORLD'S REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION WITH PLAVUOn this significant occasion of World Refugee Day, we at PLAVU (Platform for Vendors in Uganda) are privileged to share our journey in partnership with Rebuild Program Uganda, an… .../Read More!
TRENDING POLICIES ON EMPLOYMENT AND INFORMAL WORKERS IN UGANDA In Uganda, recent developments and procedures concerning employment, informal workers, and refugees reflect ongoing challenges and efforts aimed at improving economic conditions… .../Read More!
Business Grants for Refugees & Hosts in KampalaThe International Rescue Committee's (IRC's) Re:BUiLD program is looking for people interested in starting small businesses or growing their existing small businesses in Kampala.… .../Read More!
ILAW files applications to appear as amicus curiae before Ugandan Constitutional CourtOn September 7, 2023, the ILAW Network filed applications to appear as amicus curiae in two cases before the Constitutional Court of Uganda involving the rights of workers in the… .../Read More!
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Advocating for the rights of all workers to decent work and habitat conditions is a complex but essential task. Here are some strategies to effectively advocate for these rights:1… .../Read More!
Informal workers are among the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of climate change. Their livelihoods often depend on natural resources and outdoor work, making them… .../Read More!
In Nyago village, Kibuye II, PLAVU has been at the forefront of efforts to promote refugee inclusion and strengthen local governance. Through advocacy for the establishment of a… .../Read More!
Through determined advocacy and support, PLAVU has championed equal rights for refugees and host communities alike, with a special focus on the Somali community. By assisting… .../Read More!
In Kisasizi village, lives have been transformed through the PLAVU the Platform for Vendoras in Uganda. By connecting local vendors both refugees and host communities with wider… .../Read More!
Success Story: Empowering Refugees and Host Communities in Nyago Village, Kibuye TwoIn the heart of Nyago Village, Kibuye Two, a significant milestone has been achieved,… .../Read More!
Successful Story: Transforming Lives through Road Construction for Refugees and Host Communities Bridging Communities, Building FuturesIn a remote area of Uganda, a beacon of hope… .../Read More!
Celebrating World Refugee Day: Standing in Solidarity with RefugeesWe are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent World Refugee Day celebration, organized by the… .../Read More!
Welcome to Plavu! We are a dynamic platform for vendors in Uganda, working closely with refugees to foster community and economic growth. On this special day, we joined forces… .../Read More!
The training was held and by the Platform for Vendors in Uganda (PLAVU), in partnership with REBUILD program Uganda and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) titled "… .../Read More!
PLAVU actively engages in advocacy to influence policies that affect informal workers and refugees. By working with government bodies and other stakeholders, PLAVU strives to… .../Read More!
The Invisible Labourers of Kampala speaks to the plight of women in the informal sector of Kampala, following the stories of Florence, Gloria and Consolata forging a livelihood as… .../Read More!
The government through the Ministry of relief disaster preparedness and Refugees has renewed calls to the international community to support refugees in Uganda. The country is… .../Read More!
Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development met in Kampala to find lasting solutions to the growing refugee crisis in the region amid dwindling funding. Uganda… .../Read More!
Uganda, one of the nations that hosts the most refugees in the world, has over 1.5 million of them living in different parts of that East African country. Uganda is also known for… .../Read More!
In Uganda, UN Refugees Chief Filippo Grandi met Agnes, a refugee whose determination shows that renewed support for an inclusive refugee response can benefit entire communities… .../Read More!
Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development met in Kampala to find lasting solutions to the growing refugee crisis in the region amid dwindling funding. Uganda… .../Read More!
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