We are pleased to report the successful completion of the 18th Cohort scholar selection at SINA Loketa. On Monday, 18 promising young entrepreneurs were selected through a competitive and participatory process led by our trainers and mentors. The selection emphasized leadership potential, innovation, resilience, and commitment to creating sustainable solutions within refugee and host communities...
We’re halfway through our campaign to support the Sina Loketa Entrepreneurship Program — 2026 Cohort with @relayfunder. This campaign is part of a $10,000 matching round, meaning the number of individual donors increases the matching funds we receive. Your support helps unlock more resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. If you believe in building skill-based income pathways...
We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for young entrepreneurs in Yumbe & Koboko Districts!Are you a refugee or host-community youth with a business idea or already running a small business and ready to grow? SINA Loketa is inviting motivated young people to apply for our Entrepreneurship & Startup Lab Program, designed to help...
Our campaign supports refugee and host-community entrepreneurs in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement to turn survival hustles into stable, income-generating businesses. Many have strong ideas and motivation, but they remain stuck at a small scale due to limited start-up capital, no collateral for affordable credit, high transport costs, and low purchasing power in the settlement. Small businesses...
Dear Donors and Partners, Happy New Year 2026! On behalf of the entire SINA Loketa (SINAL) team—and the refugee and host communities we serve in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement—thank you for standing with us. Your support is more than funding; it is hope, dignity, and opportunity for young people and families working hard to rebuild their...
We are delighted to share that the Bidibidi Music and Arts Centre, a flagship project of SINA Loketa, has been longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2025! Located in the heart of the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, the centre was conceptualized and implemented by SINA Loketa, architecturally designed by Hassell, and funded by to.org, with technical support...
Today marks the second day of our ongoing youth empowerment training under the ENABEL–SINA Loketa Partnership, currently taking place at the SINA Bidibidi Music and Arts Centre. The training targets 30 young participants from both refugee and host communities, equipping them with hands-on technical, digital, and business skills to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship potential....
This week, SINA LOKETA, in partnership with ENABEL, successfully concluded a 12-day agricultural training on Post-Harvest Handling and Environmental Management, reaching 40 farmers from both refugee and host communities in Bidibidi Settlement. The training empowered participants with practical skills to improve food preservation, reduce post-harvest losses, and adopt eco-friendly farming practices such as composting and...
Our SINALBootcamp has wrapped up successfully, empowering 4 brilliant teams to tackle malnutrition and improve farming through innovation! After weeks of training, mentorship, and hard work, they pitched their solutions and competed for startup capital.We’re proud of every changemaker and deeply grateful to our mentors, partners, and GoFundMe supporters. The journey continues!We would also like...
We hosted a vibrant social event at the Bidibidi Music and Arts Centre in collaboration with ADRA. Traditional dance groups, supported by Sina Loketa, showcased the rich cultural heritage of our community through captivating performances that highlighted unity and resilience. We were also honored to welcome student groups from Norway, who shared their own cultural...
