Working with farming communities to kick poverty out of northern Uganda through education, enablement and farming.
UK and Uganda
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Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Tracking remittance flows is essential for economic planning. Reliable data enables policymakers to base decisions on actual transactions rather than estimates, helping align resources and regulatory measures with real needs.
For financial institutions, these insights also inform better services that reflect how people send and receive money – especially through digital and mobile channels, which now account for most transfers.
In 2025, #Uganda received US$2.5 billion in remittances – a vital source of income for millions of families. Yet until now, data showing how that money moves, who it reaches and through which channel has been limited.
To bridge this gap, IFAD and the Bank of Uganda (@BOU_Official) have launched a new remittance dashboard. Updated monthly, it provides data on transaction volumes and values, sending countries, transfer channels and the distribution of funds across districts.
Continue reading at bit.ly/4valblY
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UK to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict reut.rs/417f3fW
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𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑
Due to an ongoing e-immigration upgrade (visas.immigration.go.ug),airlines have been TEMPORARILY informed to allow travelers heading to Uganda to board minus prior e-Visa approval
𝐄-𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄
Our e-Visa system at visas.immigration.go.ug is currently experiencing downtime. This may cause inconvenience for applicants who are trying to access the system, apply, pay for visas, check status, personalize their facilities, and perform other../1
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Last year, we collaborated with @SeedsForDev to support their humanitarian aid with our #geospatial data and analysis.
@SeedsForDev provide seeds to communities in remote areas of Uganda to further #foodsecurity and better livelihoods.
Read more here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
Africa hosts a wealth of native crops that offer both nutritional benefits and sustainability.
It's time to rediscover Africa's #ForgottenCrops and their potential to transform agrifood systems for a future with #FoodSecurity and #HealthyDiets for all!
👉doi.org/10.4060/cc5044en
ALT A graphic illustration showing 12 forgotten crops from Africa including African black plum, African okra, bambara groundnut, baoban, cassava, cocoyam, finger millet, marula, pearl millet, sweet bitterleaf, teff and white fonio.
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
He was once a child-soldier and became a rebel commander with the Lord's Resistance Arny.
Thomas Kwoyelo has now become the first commander in the LRA to be tried by a Ugandan court and convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
bbc.in/3M2fjWm
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
A great end to a great first day at @EsriUC made extra special by finding our map about mapping missing people in the Map Gallery! #EsriUC2024.
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Without #Foodsafety there cannot be #Foodsecurity. 🥫
These two issues go hand in hand, and it's important that we understand how we can improve and support both matters. See below on how climate change is making an impact on #Foodsafety
#Worldfoodsafetyday
The climate crisis also affects food safety.
On Wednesday's #WorldFoodSafetyDay, see how rising temperatures threaten the production of safe food. fao.org/climate-change/en/ via @FAO
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Good news given an est. 3.8 billion people live in dengue endemic countries, and Dengue cases are likely to increase and expand geographically due to climate change and urbanization.
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
According to @FAO: women 'produce 70 percent of Africa's food, yet women own less than 20 percent of land in the world.'
Women play an essental role in achieving #FoodSecurity and furthering #SDG2
Women’s contributions are prominent in all agricultural subsectors.
Investing in women & girls can be a catalyst to accelerating progress in:
✅ Agriculture
✅ Rural development
✅Nutrition
✅ Food Security
✅the achievement of the #SDGs
✅ & so much more!
Tap 💙 if you agree.
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Happy #WorldRadioDay!
Radio's are an unparalleled source of news and vital information worldwide. @WFP is utilising radio communications to deliver #foodsecurity info to struggling populations in Zimbabwe.
Read more in their article below... 📻
Radio 📻 will never die!
It has a timeless charm❤️, unparalleled reach🔊, & a captivating storytelling nature🎙️. That’s why @WFP is using it to deliver timely warnings & vital information on food security in #Zimbabwe 🌍.
Read more ⤵️
zimbabwe.un.org/en/258137-de……
#WorldRadioDay2024
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
It is National Storytelling Week - an annual event that encourages individuals and communities to embrace the tradition of storytelling. We bring vast amounts of data to life through storytelling. Take a look... alcis.org/story-maps
#NationalStorytellingWeek
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
World Economic Forum 2024 | #FoodSystems
Topic | Food systems transformation and climate change: Collaborative action and measuring success.
Message |Tony Blair, @institutegc: “The success of agriculture relies on government commitment. Prioritise political will for good policies, transparent subsidies, reduced trade barriers, and a corruption-free administration. Empower smallholders: Drive investments in agricultural processing, boost yields, and prioritise skilled personnel. Embrace technology: Introduce digital infrastructure to accelerate production."
#WEF2024 #SustainableAgri #ClimateAction
@SDGTent @IntentForChange @Bayer @Leidar @Philips @salesforce @yara @_ATscale @dsmfirmenich @upfieldglobal @Devex @ArcticBaseCamp @UNFPA @IngkaGroup
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
Through the power of #GIS, we can make the world more resilient and food-secure.
Join us, @Esri, and @SeedsforDev on November 16th to dive into the world of #geospatial analysis and its transformative impact on communities.
Click here to register: esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/g…
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
This #WorldFoodDay, let's make a difference together! Sign up for our webinar, with @Esri and @SeedsForDev, on November 16th to learn how #GIS and geospatial analysis are changing the game for #foodsecurity in northern Uganda. esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/g…
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
The #UNGA high-level week is fast approaching – check out the Top 10 things to look out for!
The #GlobalGoals will take center stage, together with #ClimateAction, #Fin4Dev, health – and much more. We must #ActNow to safeguard our common future!
un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
We will not leave anyone behind. We might be small but we delivery directly to or our beneficiaries. As a small charity registered in UK, Forgotten Peoples Projects have been supporting local communities in Uganda since 2012.
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Afghanistan 2023.
@WFP & @UN_News_Centre state that acute hunger has risen from 14 to 15.3 million since the Taliban took power in August 2021.
In a country difficult to reach in person, GIS is a vital tool to help locate areas with the greatest need.
#FoodSecurity
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On the sidelines of #WHA76, we’ll sit down with health ministers & experts to discuss how #cleanenergy & climate-resilient infrastructure can improve health systems & increase #HealthForAll.
Watch live: bit.ly/3q0qsiJ
#HealthForAll
Alison Hall MBE - Seeds for Development retweeted
In northern #Uganda the parents at the nursery school we have just finished building have received their seeds. They will be growing their own #foodsecurity and supplying the nursery with maize for porridge.
