Haam Rukundo from RHAMZ international: We have handled capacity building and worked with ASMs across the country. Access to finance is still a major challenge. We invited financial institutions to pitch to ASM, & some of their products were tailored towards women.

Rhamz International we are happy to have participated in the Country Working Group Meeting. We shared insights on the ongoing @artisanalMiners training across the country. Thanks Hope and #UNDPuganda for the invitation

On-going capacity building of #artisanalminers in Development Minerals in Central Region - Uganda. #Mukono & #Luweero districts thanks for embracing this activity. Next is #Wakiso and #Kampala. Thanks to our partners #DevelopmentMinerals program for making this possible.

Youth in Soroti involved in sand mining and adding value in Clay participating in the on-going capacity building of #artisanalminers in #uganda. Thanks to UNDP at EU ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme.

Responsible mining practices are good for the environment and the community. It contributes to poverty reduction, minimizes health risks & promotes long-term benefits. We carry this gospel to mining sites in peri-urban areas in Central Uganda. Thanks to ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme 4 support.

Women constitute over 60% of people employed in #artisanalmining activities in Uganda. We deliberately target more women in our capacity building activities. In #Luweerodistrict 80% of participants were Women and Girls of 18 years. Made possible through ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme program

Well done. This training is key for artisanal and small scale miners. Rhamz International is doing a series of similar trainings in #Uganda. Thanks to #DevelopmentMinerals Prog for supporting these initiatives

Introducing the inventor of geopolymer cement that is transforming Uganda's housing sector, Buregyeya Apollo. Join us at #EDD2022 and listen to his story, if you are already registered!#climate Agora session-Green and Just Energy Transitions 📅 22 June 2022 ⏱️10:30 am - 10:50 am

Across the #development #mineral value chain, women play an indispensable role. We congratulate women miners and women-led mining enterprises in the #ACP region for their resilience in the face of daunting challenges! #WomenInMining OACPS Secretariat EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 UN Development

Engaging Women Led & Owned SMEs in Value addition processes #WestNile #Arua. Some products include dimension slate used mainly for electrical panels, tabletops, roofing, flooring, blackboards. Crushed slate is used on composition roofing, in aggregates, and as a filler.

Interesting discussion. Miss at your own risk

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are critical to developing economies. They provide employment, support livelihoods and boost local economies. The OACPS Secretariat EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme Programme implemented by UN Development supports MSMEs in 6 ACP countries #MSMEDay2022

Value Chain Optimisation Training for Women Led and Owned SMEs and Artisanal Miners in #DevelopmentMinerals in Uganda. Happening in Northern and Eastern regions. Last Week we covered Tororo,Lira, and Alebtong. Will update you for this week. Made possible by #DevelopmentMin Prog.

Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development energy and minerals week coming up 31st Oct to 5th Nov Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY @Iryn_Bats Mineral Development Program Uganda Chamber of Energy & Minerals PAU_Uganda UNOC TotalEnergies Uganda CNOOC Uganda Limited Eskom Uganda Limited Vivo Energy Uganda UEGCL UETCL Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd Government Communicators Forum (GCOF) Uganda Government Citizen Interaction Centre

Here we come; #Jinja #Tororo #Bukedea #Soroti #Moroto #Amudat #Dokolo #Alebtong #Lira #Gulu #Kitgum #Mbarara #Rwampara #Bushenyi #Rubirizi #Kasese #Kabarole #Ibanda #Mubende #Masaka #Kampala #Luwero #Mukono and #Wakiso.

70-80% of artisanal miners in Africa are informal. Of these 40-50% are women. Uganda is taking a bold step towards a formalized ASME sector supported by Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme UNDP Uganda OACPS Secretariat and implemented by Ministry of Trade Ug and Rhamz International

A Jaw crusher is a tool used in crushing aggregate stone into smaller stone for use during construction. In Uganda, Artisanal miners use rudimental tools and are less productive. Assistance to these artisans with tools such as jaw crushers can make their lives much better.

This Year 2024, we are partnering with UNDP Uganda and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for a study to identify and assess subsidies with possible negative impacts on biodiversity and propose redesign options. Watch this space for updates about the findings and recommendations for Uganda.

A life lost to Negligence. He died coz of a poorly marked, unlit road barricade—left dangerously in the middle of the road. A preventable tragedy. A life full of promise, gone. How many more must we lose before something changes? #JusticeForSudhirSon #RoadSafetyUG #FixOurRoads