FORBERG

In 2019, FAWE Uganda received funding from Mr Forberg Lars from Sweden through Social Initiatives, supporting 75 academically talented but financially constrained students with full education scholarships to access tertiary education, with at least 85% of beneficiaries going on to secure employment or self-employment generating sufficient income. The program supports students from the vulnerable districts of Moyo, Agago, Abim, Kween, Namayingo, Luuka, Amuria, Napak, and Nwoya.

The Program targets disadvantaged youth and is linked to the development of their communities: recipients of the bursaries not only better their own lives and those of their families but are also required to contribute to the transformation of their communities and regions while on the program and after graduating.

The objective of the program is to:

(i) Enable students from the selected districts to complete higher education; and

(ii) Provide academic and psycho-social support and facilitation for them to succeed. FAWE Uganda has provided these students with adequate preparation during their studies, including job readiness training/school-to-work transition, mentoring, internships, and research.

The students pursued degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses at different learning institutions: Gulu University, Busitema University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Nile Vocational Institute, Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Training School, UTC Elgon, Young Men’s Christian Association, and Law Development Center.