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We share a moral obligation to actively engage in learning and exchanging ideas for the development of their home country.
The diaspora, with their diverse experiences and expertise gained abroad, possess valuable knowledge that can contribute significantly to the growth and progress of their communities. These events serve as bridges to channel skills while creating positive impacts on economic and social development both in the diaspora and at home.
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Discover Coffee from Uganda highlights robust coffee import/export opportunities, boosting tourism and attracting global investment. The Diaspora Acre Project enables diaspora communities to own farmland and engage in agro-investments, fostering economic growth. AgTech innovations like blockchain, drones, and solar financing revolutionize African farming, enhancing efficiency and sustainability across the continent.
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At Tukole, we believe every Ugandan in the diaspora deserves a pathway to belong, invest, and grow. Cultural Cohorts, launching October 15, 2025, enable small Ugandan groups to connect with the Tukole Business Network, regardless of location, fostering collaboration beyond traditional city associations or cultural groups.
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new U.S. H-1B visa applications, effective September 21. This significant policy shift primarily impacts new applicants from abroad, while existing visa holders remain exempt, triggering immediate and profound effects on diaspora students, families, and professionals.
East African diaspora in the U.S. uniquely connect America’s advanced real estate and finance systems with East Africa’s rapidly growing markets. Real estate builds wealth and legacy, while finance drives opportunities. At EABN’s 20th Annual Conference, the panel “Building Tomorrow” explores cross-border investments shaping tomorrow’s growth and prosperity.
East African diaspora in the U.S. uniquely connect America’s advanced real estate and finance systems with East Africa’s rapidly growing markets. Real estate builds wealth and legacy, while finance drives opportunities. At EABN’s 20th Annual Conference, the panel “Building Tomorrow” explores cross-border investments shaping tomorrow’s growth and prosperity.
The creation of a diaspora bond marks a new era in diaspora capital deployment. Ugandans abroad increasingly recognize their potential to drive economic growth. With enhanced digital platforms, financial services, and supportive policies, the diaspora can now confidently invest in sectors like agriculture, technology, and real estate, strengthening Uganda’s development and community ties.
Across diaspora communities, the need for trusted, scam-free employment pathways is urgent. Nurses, technicians, and tradespeople face sponsorship losses, layoffs, and unethical employers. Too many fall prey to fake jobs and recruiters. Tukole Foundation’s Work-Bridge platform connects real people with genuine job referrals, fostering trust, dignity, and opportunity.
In a shifting global landscape, Africa asserts control over its economic future, prioritizing regional integration and diverse partnerships over U.S. transactional diplomacy. Rejecting uncertain trade agendas, the continent advances intra-African commerce with strategic clarity, redefining its role from passive participant to proactive architect of global trade and development.
As Fall 2025 begins, TISSO faces a crisis: only 95 of 399 registered international students confirmed continued education, a 76% drop. Most remain in the U.S., uncertain and waiting. California and Arizona see the largest declines. This blog supports students, families, and community leaders seeking clarity and solutions.
Around the world, millions in the diaspora possess valuable skills and networks that could transform their home economies. At TUKOLE, we see the diaspora as a reservoir of talent beyond remittances. Our Diaspora Skills-to-Enterprise Program converts skill mapping into tangible business, investment, and development opportunities.