Your Generosity Makes a Difference!
You’re creating a brighter future for the most vulnerable in Uganda. Here’s a snapshot of the impact you’ve made, directly from RUHU staff!
RUHU CAREER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
from RUHU Career Relations Program Officer Viola
“The month of October was an active and impactful period for the RUHU Career Department. The department focused on empowering final-year students with employability skills, strengthening their readiness for the world of work, and identifying potential job placements for beneficiaries transitioning into employment.
Key activities conducted:
– A Work Readiness Workshop for final-year students from universities and institutions.
– Individual career counseling sessions for graduating beneficiaries.
– Identification of work opportunities for RUHU beneficiaries.
Objectives of the month:
– To enhance the work readiness and employability of final-year students under RUHU support.
– To connect beneficiaries with potential job opportunities and internships.
– To provide career guidance and counseling for transitioning youth.
– To strengthen partnerships with external facilitators and organizations for workforce integration.
Activities Conducted during the month:
1. Work Readiness Workshop:
The one-day Work Readiness Workshop was aimed at preparing final-year students to successfully transition from school to employment. The external facilitator, Miss Lilian, guided participants through a series of interactive sessions focusing on:
– Workplace professionalism and ethics
– Effective communication and teamwork
– Interview preparation and CV writing
– Creative thinking and critical decision making
– Time management and productivity
Outcomes of the Workshop:
– Participants gained improved understanding of workplace expectations and soft skills.
– The facilitator shared with the participants a template of a CV and cover letter to guide them on the proper format of writing job applications.
– Participants were urged to utilize their internet to constantly lookout for job opportunities and apply for them.
– The career team pledged continued mentorship for interested participants.
– Participants stated that they would be open to looking for employment opportunities in December as that is when they will be completing their final exams.
2. Career Guidance and Individual Counseling Sessions:
Throughout the month, the Career Department held individual career counseling sessions with 6 beneficiaries preparing to complete their studies.
The sessions focused on:
– Clarifying career paths and aligning them with personal strengths.
– Addressing fears and anxiety around employment and job search.
– Discussing opportunities for further skills development and vocational upgrading.
– We also made follow-up visits with Joan who continues to carry on with her fashion business and is making plans of expanding her business.
Outcome of the sessions:
– The sessions helped the students set clear post-graduation plans, build confidence, and understand realistic job market expectations.
Achievements in October:
– Conducted a successful work readiness workshop.
– Worked on strengthening possible partnerships with local companies and training institutions.
– Improved the overall career preparedness of final-year beneficiaries.
– Increased student confidence in job searching and professional communication.
Recommendations moving forward:
– Organize monthly mini career clinics to provide continuous guidance.
– Establish a career mentorship network linking alumni and current beneficiaries.
– Continue building partnerships with companies for more internship and job opportunities.”
RUHU MUWALA MULUNGI PROGRAM
from RUHU Muwala Mulungi Program Supervisor Lydia
“The month of October 2025 under the Muwala Mulungi Program was dedicated to strengthening the participants’ practical skills, mental well-being, and entrepreneurial capacity. A total of 25 young women actively participated throughout the month, including teenage mothers, school dropouts, and other vulnerable young women from the community.
Main activities included:
– Weekly training sessions in liquid soap making
– Counseling sessions conducted by a Village Health Team (VHT) counselor
– Business review and reflection meetings
Week 1: Introduction and Preparation
The week began with an orientation session to introduce participants to the month’s focus on liquid soap production as a sustainable income-generating skill.
– Facilitators reviewed previous training modules and refreshed participants on basic hygiene, safety, and record keeping in production.
– Participants were divided into small groups for easier practical supervision.
– The Village Health Team (VHT) counselor conducted a group counseling session focusing on self-confidence, stress management, and goal setting.
Week 2: Intensive Practical Training
This week focused on hands-on practical sessions in liquid soap formulation and production.
– Participants learned the step-by-step process of mixing ingredients, measuring quantities, and ensuring quality control.
– The training also covered cost analysis and pricing strategies, helping women understand how to price their products for profit.
Week 3: Product Testing and Marketing Skills
The third week was dedicated to testing and improving the quality of the soap produced.
– Participants learned how to store and package the soap attractively.
– A short session on branding and marketing was conducted to introduce basic promotion strategies and customer engagement tips.
– The counselor led a mental health awareness talk, focusing on maintaining emotional balance while running small businesses.
Week 4: Business Review and Reflection
A business review meeting was held to assess the progress of the participants’ business ideas and savings efforts.
– Each participant shared their experience, challenges, and lessons learned from the training.
– The facilitator provided guidance on how to scale up production and sustain small business ventures.
– The session concluded with goal-setting, focusing on diversifying products and improving marketing.
– The counselor offered a final group counseling session, emphasizing peer support, resilience, and work-life balance.
Achievements:
– Trained 25 young women in liquid soap making and business management.
– Strengthened participants’ emotional well-being through regular counseling.
– Established a peer support and savings initiative among the trainees.
– Enhanced entrepreneurial thinking and teamwork among participants.
Goals moving forward:
– Organize follow-up business clinics and mentorship in November.
– Strengthen collaboration with local markets and women’s groups to help sell products by expanding more in the communities and investing more in marketing.
– Provide mental health follow-up sessions for sustained support.”
RUHU PRAISE & PRAYER HIGHLIGHTS
from RUHU Executive Director William
Dear Donors, Sponsors, Partners, Friends, Beneficiaries, and Supporters, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment to our mission.
PRAISE – We give praise for…
“Amidst all challenges, we have managed to officially open classes for the first quarter of the Vocational Institute. We found a supplier who provided the starting equipment on credit, and classes are moving on as teachers and facilitators have agreed to work to see the success of the institute. We managed to start with the following courses: hair and beauty, welding and fabrication, tailoring, computer repair and maintenance.
As if not enough, the finishing phase of the construction of the boy’s dormitory can’t be passed by. It’s a great project that has made everyone excited, especially the students. It’s a great achievement for the organization and RUHU Secondary at large. The boys have moved from the dining hall/kitchen to their new dormitory. This is great news because the dormitory is blessed with enough space.
This month, we thank God for the group of medical volunteers from the United States that God has blessed us with. The volunteers served in our communities, visited RUHU programs, and served over 1,500 patients through medical care in different vulnerable and poor communities of Uganda that cannot receive medical services. Thanks for making a positive impact and difference in our communities.“
PRAYER – We ask for prayers for…
“We seek God’s favor for RUHU’s mission and goals to be achieved. We pray for the programs to be impactful and to bring about lasting change. We pray and seek God’s provision for the RUHU’s financial needs. We pray for wisdom and unity for the team and leadership. We pray for divine wisdom and guidance and ask for God’s guidance on decisions and direction.
We are also praying that God provides funds for the construction, capital investments, and equipment to fully start the Vocational Institute.
We pray for the fundraising campaigns to be successful with Beautiful Response and other fundraising events, and we pray that December activities and the Christmas party for the slums are funded and successful.”