Project
The RiTE (101183389 — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CB-VET) project aims to enhance the capacity of TVET institutions in Uganda to provide inclusive and accessible training for refugees and vulnerable host community members.
Consortium
A network of partners working together to enhance educational and professional opportunities in vulnerable communities.
USSIA - Uganda Small Scale IndustriesAssociation
USSIA
With over 45 years of experience, USSIA is a national leader in supporting micro and small enterprises.
- Active in 76 districts across Uganda
- Strong expertise in technical and business skills training
- Key player in youth employment and green economy projects
BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY
BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY
A public university based in Eastern Uganda, estabilished to expand access to higher education in rural areas. With 7 campuses across 7 districts, it offers programs in engineering, agriculture, health sciences and more.
- Key contributor to uganda’s national TVET strategy
- Specialized in training TVET instructors and awarding technical certifications
- Active in EU-funded projects connecting education to real-world skills
YMCA - Comprehensive InstituteWith
YMCA – Comprehensive Institute
InstituteWith over 20 years of experience, YMCA is a vocational trainingprovider offering certified and pre-vocational courses in areaslike catering, cosmetology, decoration, and plumbing.
- Combines practical skills trainingwith strong community outreach
- Offers early access to vocational pathsthrough pre-vocational programs
- Brings hands-on experience from ongoing EUcollaborations like EVETTI
VOCAX - Vocax Startup Hub and Trainingn Center
VOCAX – Vocax Startup Hub and Trainingn Center
VOCAX provides training for young entrepreneurs andvocational graduates, helping connect skills to real marketneeds through capacity building and industry partnerships.
- VOCAXStrengthens links between vocationaltraining and real market needs
- Builds partnerships with industries to support employability
- Experienced in capacity building for vocationalgraduates and young entrepreneurs
AFFCAD - Action for Fundamental Change & Development
AFFCAD – Action for Fundamental Change & Development
supervisionAn NGO based in Kampala that supports vulnerable youththrough education, health, and economic empowerment. Provides non-tertiary VET under the Directorate of Industrial Training.
- Over 8 years of experience supporting urban refugees
- Strong presence in Kampala’s underserved communities
- Provides certified non-tertiary VETunder national supervision
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
With over 20 years of experience in international projects,the University of Alicante brings to the RiTE project solidexpertise in education, cooperation and innovation.
- More than 110 countries involved
- Erasmus+ projects on inclusion, accessibility, disability and sustainable tourism
- A key ally for more inclusive and glibal education
ASOCIACIJA IVAIGO
ASOCIACIJA IVAIGO
AfricaDynamic NGO committed to the empowerment ofmarginalized groups through digital education,social inclusion and vocational training.
- Digital education and social inclusion for disadvantaged groups
- Skills in educational research and design
- International projects on creativity and inclusion in Europe and Africa
COSVITEC S.R.L
COSVITEC S.r.l
Center for Research, Higher Education and Vocational Training (VET), founded in 2001 as a consortium between the University of Naples Federico II, Parthenope University and local SMEs, today an S.r.l. (limited liability company) committed to promoting educational and technological innovation.
Official coordinator of the RiTE project, heleads the activities with experience, visionand commitment to educational innovation.
- Experience in Erasmus+ projects andinternational cooperation
- Expert in innovation and technology transfer
- Inclusion, sustainability and innovation
Rite in numbers
Key figures that highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by refugees in accessing jobs and vocational training.
Unemployment Rate
More than half of the refugee respondents are unemployed, while only 8.5% have formal employment.
➡️ This highlights the urgent need for job-oriented and accessible TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programs.
TVET Participation Rate
Despite the importance of vocational training, only 67 out of 305 respondents (22%) have attended any form of TVET.
➡️ This reflects both a lack of access and awareness—critical barriers to long-term integration and self-reliance.
Main Barriers to Accessing TVET
Lack of information
Financial constraints
Language barriers
➡️ These structural barriers can be solved with targeted outreach, financial support, and multilingual training models.
Top Motivations for Wanting TVET
To find employment
To start a small business
To support family/self-reliance
➡️ This shows strong motivation among refugees to gain skills and become economically independent.
