MunguFeni Foundation has marked a major milestone with the graduation of over 170 vulnerable youths in Arua City, reinforcing its commitment to community empowerment through vocational training.

The beneficiaries underwent an intensive three-month skills programme in tailoring, garment cutting and hairdressing, aimed at promoting self-employment and reducing vulnerability.

Speaking at the ceremony, Arua City RCC Betty Akello Otekat encouraged graduates to use the skills acquired as a launchpad for economic transformation, while tapping into initiatives such as the Parish Development Model.

Principal Education Officer Raymond Ombere emphasised resilience, hard work and continuous learning, urging graduates to cultivate a saving culture to support long-term growth.

Founded by Benard Feni, MunguFeni Foundation has trained over 400 students since its inception, beginning with an initial cohort of 55 learners. The foundation currently implements five to six community projects targeting over 300 youths, orphans and underprivileged individuals.

The event also saw the foundation and its leaders engage more with the community. Feni noted that the foundation is currently implementing five to six community projects, targeting over 300 youths, orphans, and underprivileged individuals, including the unemployed, to help them improve their livelihoods and create jobs for themselves.

Mungu Feni Foundation operates without external funding, mobilising local resources to address pressing community needs. The foundation earlier signed an MoU with the NGO Forum, which supports 50% of its empowerment activities.

Benard Feni said the organisation was established to empower vulnerable individuals and communities through compassion, service, and faith.

“The foundation was founded to uplift and transform lives through charity, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development, guided by Christian values and the belief that with God, all things are possible,” he noted.