GRÓ GEST
18 February 2025

March 8 Fund Project Delivers Transformative Impact in Uganda

Alumnus Peter Katuramu Leads Initiative for Disability Rights
GRÓ
14 February 2025

Every child should have the opportunity to succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna

Brenda Apeta GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme alumna from Uganda is driven by the commitment that all children should have the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of their gender. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive education, particularly in early childhood education and literacy. Brenda agreed to share how her participation in the GRÓ GEST programme has helped her promote gender equality in her home country Uganda, as well as to navigate obstacles and build greater confidence. Under Brenda’s leadership GRÓ GEST and Pangea have also collaborated on holding short courses in Uganda on Teaching Gender to Youth, targeted at teachers and education administrators since 2023 to date. Over 250 teachers and administrators have been trained in Gulu and Imvepi Refugee Settlement.
GRÓ
Graduation day
7 February 2025

“I came back an expert, ready for land restoration” Andrew Evans Opiolo GRÓ LRT Alumnus

Andrew Evans Opiolo is a committed advocate for sustainable land management in Uganda and a GRÓ LRT 2021 alumnus. His current work focuses on improving food security and sustainable agricultural practices in Uganda. Andrew says that his participation in the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme significantly enhanced his expertise, equipping him with the tools necessary to tackle pressing land management challenges.
GRÓ LRT
GRÓ LRT Director Dr. Sjöfn Vilhelmsdóttir and Dr. Sumjidmaa Sainnemekh with Dr. Buyanbaatar Avirmed, Dean, Dr. Banzragch Dalai, Scientific Secretary and Prof. Batbileg Bayaraa, all from MULS’ School of Agroecology.
5 February 2025

GRÓ LRT visit to partners in Mongolia

The GRÓ LRT Director, Dr. Sjöfn Vilhelmsdóttir, traveled to Mongolia from January 18 to 25 to visit partner institutions, meet with senior management, and interview candidates for the GRÓ LRT annual six-month training in Iceland. Mongolia has been a key partner country for GRÓ LRT since the programme's inception in 2007. Over the past 18 years, GRÓ LRT has welcomed fellows from ten Mongolian institutions, including academic and research institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organisations.
1,767
fellows have graduated from all four training programmes
111
scholarship recipients have completed a MA/MSc degree
24
scholarship recipients have completed a PhD degree
5,494
participants have attended short courses in partner countries

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