Monthly Archives: September 2023

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S COOK STOVE PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

THE IMPACT OF KRC-UGANDA’S COOK STOVE PROJECT IN KYEGEGWA DISTRICT

By Jack Nyakairu KRC-Uganda I am Kashungira Jovia, from Kyegegwa district, Ruyonza Sub County, Kishagazi parish. I am a member of the Kayonza Cooking Stove Group. My family and I are grateful to KRC-Uganda for constructing a stove for us. Before the construction of this cook stove, we used to move to very far distances to fetch firewood, crossing Murukoba swamp near the barracks. The situation was threatening for us as women and girls. The stoves are really helping us at the moment, as we are using fewer bundles of firewood. Previously, we would use at least four bundles of firewood per month. Now we are using one bundle of […]

Newsletter: September 2023

Newsletter: September 2023

Dear esteemed reader,In this edition of our newsletter, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable initiatives led by KRC-Uganda and her partners, driving positive change in the Rwenzori region and beyond. These initiatives are not only transforming the lives of smallholder farmers but also contributing to the broader goal of sustainable food systems, market systems, improved nutrition and livelihoods in Uganda. LEVERAGING VSLA METHODOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMSKRC-Uganda with support from organizations like HUMUNDI, is implementing a microfinance program in the Rwenzori region. The program aims to empower smallholder farmers by utilizing the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. VSLA involves organizing 25-30 community members from the same village […]