The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), alongside partners, celebrated World Refugee Day in Kiryandongo under the global theme, “Solidarity with Refugees”, a worldwide call to turn empathy into action and make sure displaced people are neither forgotten nor left behind.
The event kicked off with remarks from Hon. Lillian Aber, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees, who highlighted the government’s enduring commitment to refugee-hosting communities. Her presence underscored the unity between national leadership and local action in advancing the welfare of displaced populations.
At the NREP‑UNACC exhibition stall, live demonstrations of Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs) captured attention. Community members witnessed how traditional meals such as matooke, beans, and groundnuts can be prepared faster, cleaner, and more affordably using EPCs, highlighting real-world benefits like reduced smoke exposure, time savings, and lower fuel costs.
This field activation was made possible through the joint efforts of:
These partners mobilized resources and community engagement to anchor the event in the larger Behavioral Change Clean Electric Cooking (BCCeC) campaign, supported by MECS UK and led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).
Positioning the event at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, NREP reinforced its pledge that clean energy and innovation must reach everyone—including the most vulnerable. By aligning with the global theme of “Solidarity with Refugees,” this showcase advanced the message that all communities have a stake in sustainable transition.
NREP is dedicated to building on this momentum, strengthening partnerships, enhancing awareness, and scaling up clean cooking solutions in refugee-hosting areas across Uganda. Through awareness drives, hands-on demonstrations, and inclusive programming, the emphasis remains on fostering resilience, health, and dignity for all.
