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Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)


How it started.
Sedrick Murhula and Kefa Mayange lived as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the urban neighborhood of Nsambya in Kampala, Uganda. After living the everyday struggle and observing the same of their peers, they decided to rise up and make a change in their community.



In 2007, YARID was founded with the hope that young refugees living in Kampala can make a great impact in their communities and live successful lives despite the challenges of being refugees. With only one soccer ball and a passion to “be the change,” Sedrick and Kefa hosted their first event uniting refugees from Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi on the soccer field in Nsambya. This is where they started discussing issues related to their lives, offering motivational speeches, and communicating hope to improve the lives of refugees in Kampala.



The soccer program grew quickly, and many refugees expressed their challenges with communicating in English. Next, Sedrick and Kefa opened free English classes in a space offered by the J.O.S Church, where hundreds of young men and women joined. YARID programs grew rapidly as community needs arose.



In 2008, Robert Hakiza, also a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, joined Sedrick and Kefa’s efforts and helped bring the vision of YARID to life. Kefa and Sedrick invited Robert to join them as a co-founder and together they built one of the first refugee-led organizations in Uganda. The team grew with committed volunteers, including local Ugandans and other refugees, who joined YARID to contribute to the mission to serve refugees.



At the end of 2009, Kefa moved to join international humanitarian responses in the DRC, Sierra Leone, and Niger to develop his expertise in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and epidemics with a focus on protection and humanitarian response management.



In 2012, Sedrick was granted refugee resettlement and moved to the United States where he continued his career in refugee advocacy and social innovation. Sedrick remained involved with YARID overseas organizing fundraisers, sharing the story of YARID, and supporting staff and programs from afar.



Since 2012, Robert has faithfully served as the Executive Director for YARID Uganda growing the organization and expanding partnerships through research and public speaking engagements.



Today, 15 years later, YARID is one of the best-known refugee-run organizations in Uganda with 130 employees (60% Refugees and 40% Nationals and 50% men & 50% women on staff). In 2022, we directly served over 8,000 refugees across three field offices in Kampala, Kyaka II, and Palabek refugee settlements addressing access to education, sustainable livelihoods, refugee protection, and continually advocating for the rights and opportunities for refugees.

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Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

As a field driver, you will drive the organization cars safely to required locations, transporting personenel, logistics and reporting any needed repairs.

Category:

Driving

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

256

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Support the leadership team to ensure that feedback is captured, analysed, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Category:

Monitoring and Evaluation

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

38

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Analyze program data: Conduct thorough analysis of program data for comprehensive and timely reporting purposes.

Category:

Teaching

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

96

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Assisting patients onto gurneys and loading them into the ambulance.

Category:

Driving

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

111

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

The Business and Enterprise Trainer will be in-charge of connecting the youth with different enterprises and financial institutions.

Category:

Teaching

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

41

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

The program is being implemented through a RETI Consortium consisting of nine partners, including three universities namely, Muni, Gulu and Bishop Stuart; and six non-university partners, namely, Finn Church Aid, DanChurchAid

Category:

Administrative

Location:

Mbarara, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

62

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Design and adapt communication strategies for targeting young people & women of reproductive age to create behavior change in the community.

Category:

Management

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

86

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Ensure the safe transfer of patients, to and from vehicles, in line with the Trust’s policy/procedures.

Category:

Nursing / Paramedics

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

70

Vacancies:

1

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)

Conduct regular field visits to monitor the skills training, and provide feedback to the participants.

Category:

Teaching

Location:

Mbarara, Uganda

Closing:

14 Feb 2024

Views:

50

Vacancies:

1

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