John Makoha

Love connecting with people | Regional Manager, AVSI Foundation Uganda

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

🇺🇬’s agricultural extension gap is widening but the private sector is stepping in. Thru the @ikea_foundation-funded #SMILESProject, agribusinesses are integrating extension services to boost farmer's market access in refugee & host communities. Read more:https://t.co/IcVFjQLpmF

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

@AVSIUganda in collaboration with other stakeholders is in Uganda's 5th Mental Health Conference 2026 organised by the @MinofHealthUG thru the National Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Working Group with the theme “Professionalism in Mental Health: The Multidisciplinarity.”

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

@AVSIUganda and the @Mglsd_UG are developing a strategy – a new evidence-based theory of change to implement cost-effective resilience and self-reliance programs for #refugees and hosting communities in #Uganda. @JMakohaOfficial @LEgulu

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

Strengthening🇺🇬's TVET ecosystem for skilled & empowered workforce. Together with UVTAB, @TVETCouncilUg, we engaged stakeholders across Karamoja for awareness & implementation of the new TVET legal framework for youth employment & socio-economic transformation. @IrlEmbUganda

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

Youth are gaining job-readiness skills, access to digital facilities & linkages to employment through 7 operational Job Centres in the West Nile & Western 🇺🇬 The services create pathways to dignified jobs & self-reliance through the @IloProspects Rural Employment Services Program

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

When opportunities are brought close to people, they thrive. #Refugee youth in 🇺🇬 are turning skills into livelihoods thru the #WeWorkProject. They're trained in #poultry & #horticulture, earning decent incomes + strengthened food security @EUinUG @BelgiumInUganda @EnabelinUganda

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

@AVSIUganda will implement #PRISMA, with @unimib as the lead, to strengthen healthcare in Northern 🇺🇬 improve access, quality & continuity of maternal, neonatal, child, oncology care for stronger local #health systems. Funded by @AICS_IT & @ItalyMFA
Read:
https://t.co/7enUOJAweY

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

“Hard work builds nations" 🇺🇬
Today we honor the dedication, resilience, and the contributions of our participants whose efforts continue to shape a stronger #economy. Happy Labour Day! @EUinUG @NLinUganda @DKinUganda @IrlEmbUganda @EnabelinUganda @GpSilvestri @JMakohaOfficial

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

In Nakivale 🇺🇬 the thin opportunities leave many refugee & host youth reliant on unstable incomes—affecting education. Through Y-Connect funded by @NLinUganda, @AVSIUganda has supported 1,700 youth with skills, entrepreneurial & income pathways. Read 👉
https://t.co/QOX6HPJHdn

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

Paid a courtesy visit to Isingiro District Local Government 🇺🇬 alongside the @NLinUganda team. We appreciate the collaboration with the district, as we continue to contribute to @GovUganda efforts through our programs. @JMakohaOfficial #YConnectProject @BellsTayebwa

[John Makoha @JMakohaOfficial]

Met with Johns Abaine, Asst. CAO - Isingiro District during a courtesy visit with a team from @NLinUganda. We express appreciation for @GovUganda support & reaffirm our commitment to continuously collaborate with @GovUganda programs. @AVSIUganda @GpSilvestri

[USPAmedia @USPAmedia]

The Game Connect Summit 2026 under the theme “Breaking barriers, building bridges” is ongoing at Hotel Africana.

@JMakohaOfficial the country director of @AVSIUganda in his opening remarks noted that the summit is moment to listen and to reflect on the six-year journey.

[USPAmedia @USPAmedia]

@JMakohaOfficial @AVSIUganda Game Connect is a structured Sport for Mental Health programme whose main goal is to improve the psychosocial well-being and mental health of vulnerable youth (10-24)yrs who are in and out of school, including those with disabilities, in refugee settlements and host communities.

[USPAmedia @USPAmedia]

@JMakohaOfficial @AVSIUganda @Official_UOC @drukare @iocmedia @RefugeesOlympic @RefugeesMedia With funding from the Olympic Refuge Foundation, between 2020-2026,Game Connect reached 28,812 youth (12,809 (44%) National,16,003 (56%) Refugee) [ON1] with sport and play activities, providing them with safe and supportive spaces to build resilience and foster social connections

[NOC UGANDA | CGA UGANDA @Official_UOC]

The #GameConnectSummit2026 is Underway at Hotel Africana.

"Since 2020, the Olympic Refuge Foundation’s Game Connect initiative, led by AVSI Foundation in partnership with Right To Play, UNHCR, and others, has reached over 28,000 young people from refugee and host communities.

Through sport integrated with life skills and psychosocial support, young people are rebuilding confidence, forming connections, and finding belonging. Our commitment remains: to keep building spaces where every young person is empowered to thrive." @JMakohaOfficial AVSI Foundation in Uganda, Country Representative.

#BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges #Sport4MentalHealth

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

Kudos #GameConnect consortium @AVSIUganda @Official_UOC @RightToPlayUg @YSUganda @UNHCRuganda @GovUganda & @IOCMedia for the 6-years of transformational work with evidence on the success. Lets promote this with the support of GOU & the private sector @WilliamFBlick @Educ_SportsUg

[John Makoha @JMakohaOfficial]

Glad @AVSIUganda & its consortium partners have since 2010 created safe, inclusive spaces where young people in #refugee & host communities across 🇺🇬 heal, connect & thrive through the #GameConnect project. We appreciate @RefugeesOlympic for investing in this shared vision

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

@NCBAUganda as part of its corporate social investment donated menstrual hygiene kits to @AVSIUganda for the menstrual health of 1,425 #girls & #women in vulnerable communities, so that they can stay confident & remain in school. NCBA has made this gesture an annual commitment.

[John Makoha @JMakohaOfficial]

A pleasure to host @NCBAUganda team who donated 1,425 reusable menstrual hygiene kits to ensure girls feel confident, stay in school & lead a bright future. @AVSIUganda we acknowledge the significance of this contribution to the girl-child for which we are grateful. @GpSilvestri

[AVSI Foundation Uganda @AVSIUganda]

Improved psychosocial and mental resilience, increased social capital, reduced anxiety & depression levels - these are real results the youth are experiencing. Swipe to learn more about the impact stats of @RefugeesOlympic -funded #GameConnect project.
#GameConnectSummit2026