Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with ?? European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
Kara-Tunga co-founder and host Theo Vos presents a brief history on regional tourism development.
Kasimary Primary School Dance and Drama Groups sang the Karamoja Anthem
Opening words by Kara-Tunga co-founder Florence Naduk and principal of Matany Girls Vocation School
German Head of Mission and European Head of Delegation
Dr Rossanigo presents the candidacy of Mt Morot for UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve
Ireland Deputy Head of Mission
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
UWA recently embarked on the refurbishment and construction of accommodation facilities in Karamoja game reserves such as Matheniko and Pian Upe to enhance tourism in the region.
We’re extremely proud of our dear friend Terrill B. Schrock gave many years of his life to preserver he ancestral language of one of Uganda’s most remote communities by developing an Ik-English dictionary.
This is an amazingly fun Belgian television series for children showing how people in the world live with animals. For this 16 episode series, our favourite Belgian musician/presenter Arne Vanhaecke, visited different homesteads and kraals in Karamoja. The series is produced by VTM Kzoom in collaboration with Veterinarians Without Borders Belgium. View all episodes here:
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EU Ambassadors meet Karamoja Tourism Stakeholders
Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with ?? European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
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