#30YearsIREUG Dr. Eliyah Lotiang Dr. Lotiang Eliyah, a Vet Doctor is a past beneficiary of the Ireland Karamoja Bursary program shares what the Bursary alumni association does including on giving back to community, mentorship and sponsoring children in school rb.gy/jima1j

I was delighted to return to Kumi district in Eastern Uganda for the 1st time in 25 years as part of my tour of Irish Aid projects to celebrate #30yearsIreUg partnerships

On my visit to Kumi District, I met with district leaders and officials, to discuss the impact of Irish Aid funding 20 years ago to education, health, roads and production. Ireland’s work on building local capacity was really appreciated. #30yearsIreUg

Always delighted to visit schools and meet the future of Uganda. It was especially great to see the Mary McAleese school in Kumi, named after our President’s visit in 2001, it now has over 1,000 children enrolled, thank you Head Teacher Martha for the welcome. #30yearsIreUg

How time flies! I laid the foundation stone for the district Veterinary office in Kumi in May 2000. Strange to see my name in stone! Great to meet a vibrant DVO and her team at work! #30yearsIreUg ps. there’s always a visitors book to sign

“I always knew I wanted to work for the Department of Foreign Affairs.” Interested in becoming a Third Secretary (Junior Diplomat)? publicjobs will launch a recruitment competition this month. Learn about roles in the diplomatic service 👉 ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…

Our team visiting Uganda were warmly welcomed by Irish Ambassador Kevjn Colgan and his team Ireland in Uganda Great to share our experiences and talk about future plans! Amanda Mc Cloat Edel McSharry Orla Flynn

#30YearsIREUGA This week marks the 30th Anniversary of the Irish Embassy in Uganda. What a journey it has been! 🇮🇪 Irish Aid is proud of what has been achieved in partnership with the GoU, local governments, the communities and all other partners jrnl.ie/6434891

#30YearsIREUGA We just signed a 2.4bn three-year MoU with National Association of Women's Organisations Ug to continue fighting FGM in Karamoja. Partnerships with women's organizations are key in tackling GBV and driving progress toward a more equitable violence-free world for women and girls.

#30YearsIREUGA Our "End FGM, Empower Her Project" in partnership with National Association of Women's Organisations Ug supports girls to assert their rights to fight FGM and early marriage. We provide a safe space, education and more to build resilience and self-confidence which are key in breaking the GBV cycle.

#30YearsIREUGA Huge congrats to Irish-Ugandan rower Kathleen Noble who has qualified for the Single Sculls Finals at #Paris2024.What a brilliant achievement! The Irish community in Uganda is very proud. Read about Kathleen's story at shorturl.at/8iP7k

#30YearsIREUGA Today we celebrate our 75 Ireland Karamoja Bursary students who are joining Universities and Institutions to pursue their dreams still supported by the programme! They all joined the Bursary in S1 (2017) so we look forward to their graduation in a few years!

What a win for Ireland !!!! What a swim!!! #Paris2024

#30YearsIREUGA Proud of our Bursary beneficiaries as 75 of them join different Universities in Uganda. Here are some of the scientists off to University and grateful for the continued support received under the fully funded Ireland-Karamoja Bursary! Best wishes to them all!

#30YearIREUGA Since 2006, many vulnerable students in Karamoja benefit from the fully funded #IrelandKaramojaBursaries. They are enrolled at S.1 and funded until they graduate. Currently, 1,424 are enrolled and so far 350 have graduated from Universities and Institutions.

Congratulations Uganda! Another medal for the Pearl !

Gold Medal for Kellie Harrington! 🥇what a night for Portland Row, Dublin and Ireland 🎉🎉🎉 The first Irish boxer to reach two Olympic finals is now also the first Irish boxer to defend an Olympic gold medal. 🥊🥊 Congratulations Kellie, what an achievement! 🇮🇪

Food🥫plays a critical role in the keeping children focused on their studies. Under the school meals programme in #Karamoja, this food is largely sourced from local farmers👩‍🌾 like Rachael Akol. W/ Ireland in Uganda Novo Nordisk Foundation

Very sad to hear of the death of Rebecca Cheptegei after she was shockingly attacked. The Embassy of Ireland sends its sincere condolences to her family and to the people of Uganda