GRAPES OF NEW HOPE

Background of Grapes of New Hope

Background

Grapes of New Hope is a refugee-led, non-profit organization founded in December 2021 in Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement by Fidel HITIMANA, a former president of the Nakivale-Juru Rotaract Club. The organization's mission is to empower marginalized communities, particularly refugees, by enhancing their socio-economic potential through livelihood programs, vocational training, life skills development, and support for vulnerable groups like youth, single mothers, and children. It collaborates with organizations like the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and LEAD Uganda to implement initiatives focused on education, resilience, and protection from issues like gender-based violence.

Foundation and founder:

Founded in December 2021 by Fidel HITIMANA, a former Rotaract Club president.

Mission:

To empower vulnerable populations, especially refugees, by improving their socio-economic potential and well-being.

Activities:

Provides livelihood and empowerment programs. Offers vocational and life skills training. Supports single mothers and children, including through feeding programs for children while their mothers are in training. Conducts community-based interventions. Works on projects like "Go Back to School" campaigns with the help of Village Education Committees. Organizes training on reporting and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).

Key Partnerships:

Collaborates with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on programs like the Accelerated Education Program (AEP). Works with LEAD Uganda on livelihood and empowerment programs. Partners with local stakeholders, including the Uganda Police Force and medical representatives.