Strategic Initiatives
Building on what works — scaling impact.
Beyond our core programs, JOHI runs strategic initiatives: advocacy campaigns, capacity-building workshops, partnership development, and cross-cutting gender and disability inclusion work. If it strengthens resilience and serves the community, this is where we develop it.
Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Initiatives
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
JOHI promotes access to safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services for both refugee and host communities, improving health, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
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Shelter & Settlement Support
JOHI provides shelter and settlement support to refugees and vulnerable host communities through community-led approaches that promote safety, dignity, resilience, and local ownership.
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JOHI promotes access to quality education for both refugees and host communities, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities that support children's development, resilience, and future livelihoods.
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What we're running — results, progress, and lessons learned
A snapshot of JOHI's active programs and initiatives. We share outcomes honestly — what is working, what we are learning, and where we are expanding.
Youth vocational training cohort
Youth (14–35) · Active program
Participants receiving skills training in priority vocational areas
Kitgum Municipality
GBV prevention and response program
Women and girls · Active program
Community-based GBV prevention and survivor support services operational
Kitgum District
WASH infrastructure — community latrines
Refugee and host communities · Implementation
Household latrine construction completed; hygiene promotion ongoing
Kitgum and Lamwo
Climate-smart agriculture pilot
Smallholder farmers · Pilot program
Farmers trained in climate-smart techniques; yields being monitored
Kiryandongo District
Child protection community network
Children and OVCs · Active program
Community child protection committees established and active
Kitgum and Arua
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Beyond Strategic Initiatives
Core Programs
JOHI's core programs work together to address the full spectrum of challenges facing refugees and host communities — from health and protection, to livelihoods, WASH, and education. Together they help vulnerable people build safety, dignity, and self-reliance.
ExploreYouth Empowerment & Skills
Looking to equip youth with skills for employment?
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Improving access to essential health services?
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Preventing and responding to GBV and protection risks?
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Strengthening food security and economic resilience?
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Whether you are a donor, development partner, government agency, or community organization — JOHI welcomes collaboration to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
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Whether you are a potential partner, donor, community member, or just want to learn more about JOHI's work, we are here to listen and respond.