Today we officially launched the 'Boost the Employability of Tourism staff in Elgon and Karamoja' project! The project is part of a larger initiative to enable sustainable and decent income-generating employability for Ugandan youth. The French Embassy in Uganda funds the project and is led by EyeOpenerWorks. Karamoja Tourism Academy and Elgon Tourism Academy are [...]
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Official launch ‘Boost employability Karamoja tourism staff’
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Start of project: Boost employability tourism staff Karamoja
Karamoja Tourism Academy and partners kickstarted the 'Boost the Employability of Tourism employees in Elgon and Karamoja' project. 20 ambitious business leaders participated in the first workshop to develop the framework for the 2 years project. The project aims at addressing the emerging needs of the rapidly developing tourism sector in northeast Uganda. It focuses [...] More -
Dates Announced Karamoja Cultural Festival Event Napak 2023
The eight edition of The Karamoja Cultural Festival Event 2023 is taking place in Naarakorio Grounds in Matany Town Council in Napak District of Karamoja sub-region in Northern Uganda. The eighth edition of the Karamoja Cultural Festival Event will run September 5-9, under the theme: “Preserving our cultural identity and diversity for a dignified, peaceful [...] More -
Hosting French Ambassador to Uganda in Moroto Karamoja
24th May 2023 - Kara-Tunga Foundation hosted the French Ambassador to Uganda at the Karamoja Museum in Moroto. The ambassador visited our district for the first time to gain inspiration for future culture-related collaborations. We greatly thank the 'Ateker Cultural Group' and other partners for making an unforgettable first impression. Learn more about the projects [...] More -
Watch the Promo Video for Tour of Karamoja 2023
The Tour of Karamoja is more than just a bike event. It is an opportunity to experience the rich culture and stunning scenery of least travelled East Africa. Riders will meet different cultures, see untouched landscapes and create opportunities for the most vulnerable girls in this area. The Tour of Karamoja is a challenging but [...] More -
Kara-Tunga launches tree planting Karamoja Conservation Zones
After months of preparations, Kara-Tunga Foundation launches tree planting for Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative. During Kara-Tunga's 8 years of operations, it has seen woodlands vanishing in just days. Fully loaded lorries exporting charcoal to the capital city. Illegal logging on commercial scale and exploitation of rural communities. Drivers of threats Poverty, lack of alternative income [...] More -
Kara-Tunga Wins Adventure Travel Trade ATTA Scholarship 2023
It's a an absolute honour to be among the three initiatives awarded Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) annual Tour Operator Scholarship for: "Innovative entrepreneurs who are disrupting the industry with ethical and sustainable practices to create lasting changes in their communities." The Karamoja region is experiencing a renaissance. This area was once without tourism due [...] More -
Call for Tourism Business Owners in Karamoja
Are you a tourism or hospitality business in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region? and would you like to improve the skills of your staff? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! APPLY HERE. What are we looking for? Registered tourism businesses (hotels, lodges, CBOs, tour operators, activity providers) in Northeastern Uganda. Determination among owners and managers [...] More -
Opening Pian-Upe Eco Camp for Researchers
We are excited to share our new Eco Camp at the stunning foothills of Mt Kadam and Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve. The camp is part of the Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative. In the first phase, the camp will host biodiversity researchers to ascertain a baseline for our conservation activities. Besides that, it will function as a [...] More -
Warrior Nomad Trail at ITB Berlin travel show
Thursday, 9th March 2023 - Warrior Nomad Trail given a podium during world's largest travel show for professionals ITB Berlin. The session was hosted by the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. CBI was represented by their consultant Alison Burgh, who gave a brief summary of [...] More
