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Embassy of Sweden in Kampala
@SwedeninUG
The Official Twitter / X account of the Embassy of Sweden in Kampala πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ #TeamSweden πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ #SwedenInUganda πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
Kampala, Uganda
Joined February 2013
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    Meet our new interns – Cajsa and Olivia. Cajsa will work with the Political Section while Olivia will work with the Development Corporation Section, for the duration of the Spring Semester. We welcome you to πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ and wish you a very pleasant stay.
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    Meet Maja & Pauline, our new interns at the Embassy! πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ As they support our work, they look forward to exploring Uganda’s rich culture and nature! Join us in giving Maja & Pauline a warm welcome to Uganda πŸ‘ and wishing them a wonderful internship in the Pearl of Africa!
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    Today we received 5 new staff at the Embassy of #Sweden including a new Ambassador designate. We are also proud to have more women this year! Over the next few days, we shall profile each of them on our social media channels. Join us to welcome them to the #PearlOfAfrica. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬πŸ€πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
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    Today, the Embassy handed over face masks to ⁦@Fridays4FutureU⁩ to wear at the global climate change strike on Friday. Sweden is proud to support them in their tireless effort to raise awareness of #climatechange and environmental degradation! ⁦⁦@Fridays4future⁩
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    Introducing Jessica πŸ“£πŸ“£ With 20+ years in dev't work across East Africa, she now joins us in Uganda with a focus on Democracy, Human Rights & Gender Equality. She is already amazed by the warmth and generosity of the πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ people and looks forward to touring the country. Welcome!
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    Diplomats from EU embassies (including Sweden), the EU Delegation and US Embassy at Buganda Road Court after the bail application hearing for writer Kakwenza Rukirabushaija.
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    Introducing our new internes - Johan and Smilla. Smilla will work with the Political Section while Johan will work with the Development Corporation Section. We welcome them to πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ the Pearl of Africa and wish them a worthwhile experience and beneficial internship.
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    This is Inshuti Ishimwe Zirimwabagabo, our new Program Administrator working in our Development Cooperation Section. She previously worked at @LeoAfricaInst & Austrian Devt Cooperation. She brings a wealth of experience in project coordination, planning, admin & governance.
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    Introducing Lotta, our new Head of Political, Economic & Commercial Affairs. With a rich background in Political Science, Lotta brings a wealth of experience to the Embassy and is excited to explore Uganda’s beautiful nature and wildlife. Join us in welcoming her to πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬!!!
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    Meet Mathilda, our new Events and Communication Officer. β€œI am thrilled to be joining the Communication team, to spotlight the great work πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ is doing in my home, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬. Can't wait to collaborate, connect & jointly make a difference”. Join us in welcoming her & wishing her the best!
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    It's our birthday! The Embassy of Sweden in Kampala turns 21 today! In many places, this means we would have reached the age of consent for many things. πŸ˜€ We are proud of this milestone and hope to continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Uganda.
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    We’re thrilled to introduce Nafkot, our new Third Secretary, handling Administration, Consular issues & Archives at the Embassy. She joins us from the Embassy of Sweden in Tehran and is very passionate about working in πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ and the region. Join us in welcoming her to the team!
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    Meet Grace Kobusingye! πŸ‘‹ Grace is a πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ student who received a scholarship from the Swedish Institute to come and study in Sweden. Here are her own words about her experience in πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ so far: