Capacity Building for Survivors: Skills Training

Rationale & Participant Selection

Building on vulnerability assessments conducted in Phase I within Nsambya Urban Refugee Settlement, which identified economic desperation as a primary driver of trafficking risk for refugees, particularly women and youth, this quarter focused on creating immediate livelihood opportunities. The “Hope in a Soap” vocational training program was designed to provide a sustainable, low-cost income-generating skill while promoting community health.

Thirty-five (35) highly vulnerable refugees and survivors of trafficking were selected based on assessed vulnerability, expressed willingness and interest, and potential for economic empowerment.

Skills & Certification: All 35 participants successfully completed the program, receiving certificates of completion and branded bar soaps which they had produced.

Economic Empowerment: Participants acquired a marketable skill, enabling them to generate income and reduce immediate economic vulnerability to exploitation.

Holistic Impact: Beyond livelihoods, the program fostered a sense of dignity, self-reliance, and community. It also contributed to improved hygiene awareness and practices within the settlement.

Foundation for Sustainability: The initiative established a viable model for survivor-led enterprise, creating pathways for long-term resilience