One place for the whole community.
The Multipurpose Community Center is a shared space in Basecamp, Nakivale, open to refugees and Ugandan neighbors. It brings training, business, sport, counselling and community meetings together. The ILO built it with funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and it is run with the community.
Why Basecamp Center Matters
Building local empowerment, social cohesion, and practical opportunities across Nakivale.
Inclusive For All
Designed to bridge infrastructural gaps by ensuring equal access to social, educational, and recreational facilities for everyone in Nakivale.
Opportunity & Resilience
A vibrant physical home offering everything from sports pitches and gardens to meeting rooms and water points to improve daily life.
Community Ownership
Developed through the ILO PROSPECTS programme and funded by the Netherlands, the center is managed locally by refugees and host populations working hand-in-hand.
We build spaces that create opportunity, strengthen resilience and bring people together.
The Basecamp Multipurpose Community Center was created to close the gaps in social, educational and recreational spaces across the settlement and neighboring communities.
The center supports activities that improve quality of life for both refugees and host communities.
It was developed and built by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under its PROSPECTS programme, with funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
What is inside the center
A comprehensive overview of operational spaces, structural facilities, and core utility infrastructure available across the compound.
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Outdoor Sports AVAILABLE
Football Pitch
Full-size standard grass pitch designed for tournament and community use.
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Technology 01 LAB
ICT Lab
Digital learning facility equipped with internet connectivity and computer workstations.
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Outdoor Sports AVAILABLE
Basketball & Netball Pitch
Dual-marked hardcourt suitable for team training and competitive matches.
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Assembly 01 HALL
Conference Hall
High-capacity main auditorium for conferences, assemblies, and formal events.
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Vocational 01 HALL
Skilling Hall
Hands-on workshop hall tailored for practical skill training and instruction.
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Enterprise 02 UNITS
Commercial Spaces
Purpose-built spaces allocated for local retail and business setups.
Additional Spaces & Infrastructure (7)
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Wellness 01 ROOM
Counselling Room
Private, quiet room dedicated to confidential sessions and advising.
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Environment 10 GARDENS
Gardens
Landscaped green spaces and open outdoor courtyards.
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Sanitation 04 BLOCKS
Washrooms
Maintained sanitation blocks distributed across the site.
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Hygiene 02 SHELTERS
Bath Shelters
Dedicated shower and hygiene units on site.
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Visitors AVAILABLE
Waiting Spaces
Covered reception and guest waiting areas.
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Utilities AVAILABLE
Water Supply
Continuous clean water supply connection throughout the facility.
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Utilities AVAILABLE
Lighting System
Campus-wide interior and outdoor security illumination.
Four ways to use the center
Discover how our multipurpose facilities bring people together to learn new skills, grow local businesses, stay active through sports, and access essential community support.
Educational Programs
An ICT lab and a skilling hall for training and skills courses for the Nakivale community.
Business Spaces
Four commercial spaces where local entrepreneurs connect and showcase their products.
Recreational Activities
A football pitch and a basketball and netball pitch for the whole community.
Social Services
Counselling rooms and waiting spaces for refugees and host families.
Refugees and neighbors, side by side.
The center serves both refugees and the host community. People learn together, trade together and meet in the same place.
When neighbors share a space, trust grows.
Book a space at the center
Need a place for training, a meeting, an event or a business display? Tell us what you need and the date. We will reply to confirm.
- Conference hall
- Skilling hall
- ICT lab
- Commercial spaces
- Football pitch
- Basketball & netball pitch
Our Partners
Collaborating to build a resilient, empowered, and inclusive community
Isingiro District Local Gov.
Isingiro District Local Gov.
What People Say
Voices from refugees, residents, and leaders who meet, trade, and learn at Basecamp.
This center brings refugees and Ugandans into one room. We learn tech together and build businesses side-by-side.
Having an accessible space designed for everyone, including persons with disabilities, creates real inclusion for our community.
A safe and vibrant hub where youth and women can access services, share ideas, and build self-reliance together.
Come and see the center.
Visit us in Basecamp Zone, Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda. Learn a skill, start or grow a business, join an activity, book a space, or work with us as a partner.