Events

Days the community came together.

Independence Day, back-to-school, and safety gatherings in Kampala.

09 Aug 2025 · Kampala, Uganda

Tadgi celebrates Uganda's Independence Day

The Tadgi Refugee Initiative joined communities to honor Uganda's Independence Day, celebrating resilience, unity, and hope. Refugees and locals came together for cultural performances, storytelling, and shared meals. The gathering highlighted Uganda's legacy of hospitality and solidarity, and restated the commitment to education, skills training, and community integration. It was a day of national pride, and a reminder that freedom gains meaning when it is shared across borders and cultures.

01 Apr 2025 · Kampala, Uganda

Education and back-to-school programs

The Tadgi refugee community in Kampala held an education and back-to-school event for children and their families returning to formal learning. The day included enrollment support, school supplies, and orientation sessions on the Ugandan education system. Educators and peer mentors led workshops on the value of education, while bridging support offered a way back for children whose schooling had been interrupted.

04 Dec 2024 · Kampala, Uganda

Gender-based violence prevention

Refugee leaders, women's groups, and youth advocates gathered for workshops, storytelling, and cultural performances on gender equality and safe spaces. The event also connected people with legal aid and psychosocial support, reinforcing a commitment to protect people at risk and to heal through shared experience and local partnerships.