Pipeline Worldwide Lonyi Village
Project Name: Lonyi Village
Area of Focus: Development
Summary: Pipeline Worldwide (PW) will build and operate a humanitarian short-term lodging and training center in Moyo, Uganda
The Problem:
Moyo, Uganda is a remote district in Northern Uganda. It’s been over 15 years since the three-decade long Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency. While many other districts are slowly rebuilding, Moyo District is still plagued with food insecurity, unemployment, and trauma. The civil war in neighboring South Sudan has forced millions of South Sudanese to flee to surrounding countries. Moyo’s refugee population nearly equals the local population. Due to the remote location and the transportation challenges to reach Moyo, other NGOs have chosen to work in other needy places in Uganda. This underserved region makes it a perfect opportunity for Pipeline Worldwide to leverage our experience and serve as the community catalyst. Through partners and sustainable solutions, we will significantly improve the quality of life for the people of Moyo, Uganda.
Despite the immense challenges in service and resource provision that has accompanied this refugee influx, Moyo embraces the refugees. Ugandans and South Sudanese have sought refuge in each other’s countries for decades. North Ugandans know what it means to be refugees – and as a result, are welcoming the enormous flows arriving daily from South Sudan. Uganda has even been deemed the “the best place in the world” to be a refugee.
Our Solution - Lonyi Village:
This 3.5 acre humanitarian lodging and training campus will include:
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Welcome Center - Reception & Marketplace
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Administrative Field Office
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Learning Center - Internet Café/Virtual Training Classroom, Health Training Classroom, and Simulation Lab
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Indoor/Outdoor Café with Demonstration Kitchen
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18 Guest Cottages (6 designed for student and small group lodging)
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Duplex for Country Director & Village Mgr.
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Staff Housing
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WASH Facility (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) for shared staff facilities
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Workshop – carpentry, maintenance, and material receiving/storage.
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Small Group Pavilions
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Demonstration Garden
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Sapling Nursery
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Housekeeping
Need for Lodging:
Moyo lacks lodging and Lonyi Village will create a destination that will attract and recruit other travelers and support. This will also foster collaboration and accelerate economic development.
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The Village will draw NGO support for this area that is currently deficient.
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The Village will be a voluntourism destination that has never existed here before. This will bring exposure to this needy and essentially forgotten part of the world.
Need for Training Facilities:
There is a large demand for all types of training that is nonexistent in Moyo or any other neighboring communities in the north due to lack of accommodations, facilitators, internet access, and infrastructure. Most training facilities exist in bigger cities that take days to reach and aren’t affordable.
A Sustainable Solution:
A donation to Lonyi Village will continue to directly benefit members of this community. By generating revenue and facilitating long-term employment and training, the longterm benefits will have sustaining impact that will support economic growth for generations to come.
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Revenue Generating: The facility won’t need money for operational support and will be self-sustaining.
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Train the Trainer Model: We will develop talent that will change their own community through capacity building in a variety of sectors including development (construction, water, and energy), healthcare, education, and empowerment (agriculture and entrepreneurship).
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Proven Model: We already have the relationships and experience working in this area. We’ve been measuring impact and have seen positive results.
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Immersed in the Community: Having a presence on the ground will improve communication, continuity, and long-term growth.
Impact:
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To reduce food insecurity by 50%
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To reduce infant mortality by 50%
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To improve emergency response and transport for medical emergencies by 80%
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To increase workforce development and opportunities
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To improve construction methods and sustainable solutions
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To provide jobs to local community
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To improve detection, prevention, and response to infectious disease
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To create a sustainable community through empowerment and economic initiatives
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To increase access for virtual learning and continued education
Facts:
Local Population: 139,012 National Housing and Population Census 2014
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55.5% of the population is under the age of 17 years old
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25,867 total households
Population in Paloryna Refugee Settlement: 129,418 Medical Teams International HF Data Table December 2019
Total Population: Approx. 268,430
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Approximately half of the population is refugees
Education
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82.4% of 15 years old and above have an education lower than S4 (equivalent to a sophomore in high school)
Illiteracy Status • 31.6% of persons 18 years and older are illiterate • 23.8% of children between 10-17 years old are illiterate.
Quote: “Moyo has suffered so much trauma and loss, and most people feel that we’ve been forgotten. The best thing you’ve given to the people of Moyo is hope. You’ve come and shown them that they matter.” Williams Anyama, Chairman of Moyo District
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $2,000,000
PROGRESS:
2022 -
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Land Survey
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Acquisition of Property
- Soils Analysis
- Master Planning
2023 -
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Hydrological investigation
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Borehole Completion
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Procurement of Architect and General Contractor
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Commencement of Civil and Utility Design