Fotografiska Emerging

Mariajose Silva-Vargas

4mo
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Caption

A refugee in Kampala, Uganda, posing after taking a cooking skills exam to obtain official government certification in 2021. This research programme aimed to support refugees in accessing certification and internships, enabling them to seek employment or start their own businesses. Uganda currently hosts around 1.9 million refugees, and while its open policy allows them to live and work freely, access to stable employment remains a challenge.