Smiling Faces International (SFI)

29/03/2026

UWA Board has successfully concluded a week-long supervisory visit to Kidepo Valley Conservation Area.

Key highlights included a visit to the upcoming Kidepo International Airport, expected to boost tourism and create new economic opportunities, as well as an engagement with community-based tourism at Rionomoe Lodge.

The Board also met staff at Apoka, addressing operational challenges and announcing improvements such as increased patrol allowances, streamlined promotions, and planned salary enhancements.
Staff were commended for their resilience and encouraged to continue working closely with communities to strengthen conservation efforts.

This visit marks a major step in promoting tourism growth, improving staff welfare, and strengthening conservation in Kidepo.

25/01/2026

We’ve moved! 🇺🇸 is now officially located at U.S. Embassy Uganda. 🙏Thank you to Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) for their longstanding collaboration and support. Even though we’ve moved, 🇺🇸 and 🇺🇬 will continue to work together to save lives in the United States and Uganda.

29/11/2025

24/11/2025

Ras Mubarak’s mission was to try and convince Africa to go visa-free for all African visitors through his Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign

24/11/2025

Nonimmigrant visa applicants in most visa categories, including those who are renewing, are now required to attend an in-person interview with a consular officer. Learn more here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-july-25-2025.html