皇冠体育app

Her Royal Highness, 皇冠体育app Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK鈥檚 ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business.

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal鈥檚 visit to Uganda:

It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, 皇冠体育app Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which 皇冠体育app Princess is a patron.

I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda鈥檚 most vulnerable

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

As Chancellor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit鈥檚 mandate to conduct high quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives.

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal witnessed Uganda鈥檚 welcoming approach to refugees - the largest refugee population in Africa - and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access. HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International鈥檚 bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project鈥檚 refugee entrepreneurs. HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women鈥檚 Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. 皇冠体育app Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, 皇冠体育app Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities 皇冠体育app Princess is engaged with. 皇冠体育app reception served to highlight issues important to 皇冠体育app Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda鈥檚 refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the 鈥楽afe Way Right Way鈥� campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid鈥檚 work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector.

Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH 皇冠体育app Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.