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In Busia District and surrounding areas, many young people are out of school, under-skilled, and unmotivated due to generational poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunities.
In Busia District and surrounding areas, many young people are out of school, under-skilled, and unmotivated due to generational poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunities.
2+
years of empowerment
About us

Who we are

The Initiative for Community Resilience (ICR) was founded in response to the growing crisis of youth hopelessness in rural Uganda. In Busia District and surrounding areas, many young people are out of school, under-skilled, and unmotivated due to generational poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunities. ICR exists to change that.

Mission

To have a community full of people who are ambitious and able to sustain themselves socially, cognitively and economically through local approach

Vision

Building a resilient community for generations

Core Values

- Inclusivity - Empowerment - Collaboration - Integrity - Innovation - Sustainability - Resilience - Leadership

The Organization Programs

Our Programs

Vocational Training

Vocational Training

We offer hands-on training in:
- Tailoring & Fashion Design
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Digital Skills
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Life Skills & Mentorship

Life Skills & Mentorship

We address emotional and psychological wellbeing by offering:
- Self-esteem and confidence building
- Financial literacy
- Communication and leadership training
- Goal setting and motivation
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Community Engagement & Leadership

Community Engagement & Leadership

We equip youth to:
- Lead community service initiatives
- Become peer mentors
- Advocate for social change
- Organize local development projects
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Every contribution brings a young person one step closer to independence and dignity and resilience.
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Join us on the ground in Nangwe or contribute virtually by mentoring, training, or helping us tell our story.

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Our events

Our Events Around the World

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08 Sep, 2023

Architecture Club meetup

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
11 Sep, 2023

Festival of Architecture and Interior

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
11 Aug, 2023

Designing Club Culture

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
11 Jan, 2023

Nairobi Design Week

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
11 Sep, 2023

International Architecture 2023

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
09 May, 2023

Architecture Week

8 King Street NY 101 United States + Google Map
Child Education

Child Education

Charity
Child Education

Child Education

Charity
Child Education

Child Education

Charity
Child Education

Child Education

Charity
Child Education

Child Education

Charity
Numbers that matter

The impact we are making in our community

Expert Team Member

Join with us
690
Completed Projects
49
Villages reached
125
Staff members
569
Lives changed
Our testimonials

Stories from the community

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Christine Eve

Christine Eve

Founder & CEO
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Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Crowd Company Founder
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Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown

Founder & CEO
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