Kampala, Uganda

Refugee women and children, thriving in dignity.

Tadgi Refugee Initiative walks with displaced families through education, protection, livelihoods, and community leadership.

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Children and families at a Tadgi gathering

What we do

Practical care for women, children, and the communities around them.

A trust that serves people. The work concentrates on the lives of children and women who have been displaced, and on the families who host them.

Child welfare Lasting improvements in the daily lives of disadvantaged and marginalized children. Learn more Women empowerment Increasing women's access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power. Learn more Education Helping each child become a self-motivated and independent learner. Learn more Awareness and sensitization Community education that builds understanding and supports informed decisions. Learn more Livelihood Practical skills and mentoring so families can earn and stand on their own. Learn more Emergency assistance Humanitarian support when displaced families need help quickly. Learn more

About Tadgi

We stand with displaced families as partners, not distant providers.

Tadgi Refugee Initiative Limited is a community-rooted organization dedicated to restoring hope and dignity for refugees, especially children and women facing displacement and hardship. Founded on the belief that every individual deserves protection, opportunity, and belonging, Tadgi provides support through education, psychosocial services, and empowerment programs that prioritize safety, resilience, and long-term well-being.

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Programs

Education, safety, livelihoods, and culture.

All programs

Capacity building and training

Skills for communities, frontline workers, and caregivers who support displaced children and women.

Peacebuilding

Dialogue, trust, and shared leadership between displaced communities and their hosts.

Social entrepreneurship

Training, mentorship, and seed support so women and youth can build useful local ventures.

Education and back-to-school

School reintegration, learning materials, and catch-up support for children whose education was interrupted.

Gender-based violence prevention

A survivor-centered approach to safety, voice, and community accountability.

Cultural heritage preservation

Stories, arts, and traditions that keep identity intact after displacement.

Gatherings

Recent events in Kampala.

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09 Aug 2025 · Kampala, Uganda

Tadgi celebrates Uganda's Independence Day

The Tadgi Refugee Initiative joined communities to honor Uganda's Independence Day, celebrating resilience, unity, and hope. Refugees and locals came together for cultural performances, storytelling, and shared meals. The gathering highlighted Uganda's legacy of hospitality and solidarity, and restated the commitment to education, skills training, and community integration. It was a day of national pride, and a reminder that freedom gains meaning when it is shared across borders and cultures.

01 Apr 2025 · Kampala, Uganda

Education and back-to-school programs

The Tadgi refugee community in Kampala held an education and back-to-school event for children and their families returning to formal learning. The day included enrollment support, school supplies, and orientation sessions on the Ugandan education system. Educators and peer mentors led workshops on the value of education, while bridging support offered a way back for children whose schooling had been interrupted.

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Faces of the work.

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Volunteers

People who show up.

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“I love to see smiles on people's faces. And that is my motto. I love to do this job and see people smile.”

Tadgi team

“It is kind of my hobby to help those in need. And Tadgi is providing me with a great platform to work for those in need.”

Yeshi

“It is my honour to work for this organization. It provides great relief when we see the smiles on the faces of the people whom we helped.”

Hirut

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