Uganda Vision 2040

The Wani Igga Foundation’s programs support Uganda Vision 2040’s strategic goal of enhancing cross-border cooperation and regional integration, particularly within the East African Community (EAC) framework. Our initiatives leverage shared resources, knowledge exchange, and joint development platforms to foster prosperity and stability across South Sudan and Uganda.

1. Pillar Synergies with Uganda Vision 2040

1. Humanitarian Work
   1. Cross-border emergency response teams deployed in border districts of South Sudan and Northern Uganda during floods, epidemics, and conflict displacements.
   1. Joint food security corridors: coordinated distribution of emergency food stocks and seeds via Uganda’s logistical networks to reach remote communities in both countries.
2. Human Rights
   1. Regional legal aid consortium: partnership with Ugandan civil society to provide cross-border legal representation for refugees and returnees, ensuring consistent protection of rights under both national frameworks.
   1. Gender equality exchange: joint workshops for women’s rights advocates from both countries to harmonize gender-based violence prevention strategies and share best practices.
3. Youth & Girls’ Rights
   1. East Africa Youth Leadership Forum: co-hosted with Ugandan youth councils, facilitating cross-border mentorship, entrepreneurship boot camps, and peacebuilding dialogues for youth from South Sudan and Uganda.
   1. Scholarship reciprocity: placement opportunities for South Sudanese and Ugandan girls in each other’s vocational training centers to encourage cultural exchange and skills transfer.
4. Health
   1. Cross-border clinic network: integration of community health referral systems between border health facilities in Moyo (Uganda) and Yei (South Sudan) for seamless maternal and pediatric care.
   1. Joint mental health training: capacity building for community health workers on both sides of the border to address trauma among displaced populations.
5. Education
   1. Shared teacher training programs: collaboration with Uganda’s National Teachers’ College to deliver joint professional development for educators serving refugee-hosting schools.
   1. Regional digital learning hubs: establishment of SolarSPELL libraries at border trade centers, granting both Ugandan traders and South Sudanese youth access to educational resources.
6. Vocational Training
   1. Dual-country TVET accreditation: curriculum alignment between Uganda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and South Sudan’s TVET programs, enabling mutual recognition of skills certificates.
   1. Cross-border apprenticeship schemes: placement of trainees in Ugandan agro-processing and service enterprises to gain practical experience and facilitate labor mobility.
7. Agricultural Reformation
   1. Transboundary irrigation project: joint development of the Yei–Arua irrigation scheme leveraging Uganda’s expertise in small-scale dams and South Sudan’s agricultural potential.
   1. Agro-technology exchange: Uganda’s agritech startups piloting solar-powered irrigation pumps in South Sudan, improving water management and climate resilience.

2. Regional Integration Outcomes

• Economic Growth: Increased cross-border trade in agricultural produce and value-added goods, supporting Uganda Vision 2040’s target of doubling intra-EAC trade by 2030.
• Social Cohesion: Strengthened relationships between border communities through joint education, health, and vocational programs, reducing conflict and fostering shared identity.
• Capacity Building: Harmonized standards and mutual recognition of qualifications expand employment opportunities and promote regional labor mobility.
• Infrastructure Synergy: Coordinated development of health and education facilities along the South Sudan–Uganda border enhances service coverage and cost efficiency.

3. Strategic Partnerships

• Governmental: Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (South Sudan) with Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Education.
• Regional Bodies: East African Community (EAC); IGAD; Nile Basin Initiative.
• Civil Society & Academia: Partnerships with Ugandan NGOs (e.g., African Women’s Development Fund), National Teachers’ College, Makerere University’s Centre for Regional Integration.
• Private Sector: Collaboration with Ugandan agribusinesses (e.g., Nile Breweries Agriculture Program), renewable energy companies, and vocational training providers.

By aligning with Uganda Vision 2040’s priorities, the Wani Igga Foundation fosters cross-border collaboration, harmonizes regional standards, and contributes to integrated development—advancing shared prosperity, stability, and social cohesion between South Sudan and Uganda.