This is a story intended to stimulate thinking, reflection and action amongst the citizens, it highlights rights and responsibilities of citizens of Uganda as owners of Uganda, meaning of citizenship, duties of leaders, linkage of leadership to service delivery, importance of politics, importance of elections amongst others … Click to Access Document
In this month’s newsletter, we are thrilled to share inspiring stories of resilience, collaboration, and positive transformation from various initiatives supported by KRC-Uganda. Starting with the powerful journey of Rebecca Anyesi, a 37-year-old mother of five a member of the Tujikaze care group, embodies the success of the Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) intervention. Through nutrition education, Rebecca transformed her family’s well-being, embracing self-reliance in vegetable cultivation using the Optimize Land Use Model. Transitioning to the Kyaka II refugee settlement, the Kulea Watoto Project takes center stage, addressing malnutrition through community dialogues. Collaborative efforts identifycauses and implement actionable approaches, creating a sustainable and nourishing environment. Engaging both community members […]
Dear Reader,In this issue, meet Majara Samuel, a youth champion from Kyegegwa district who found success through the Markets for Youth project. Starting with a lawn mower, he now serves various clients and encourages youth to join VSLAs for a better life; An unexpected turn led an individual to embrace agriculture. With the help of the Kahondo Youth Development Group and KRC-Uganda’s training, they diversified into pig farming and vegetable cultivation, creating opportunities for themselves and others; The Kahondo Youth Development Group’s journey, beginning with ten members, has grown to 45 through teamwork and training. They’ve expanded their agricultural initiatives, forming a group busi ness plan, and contributing to a […]
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 […]
Growing up as a child in a farming household in the late 60s through the 70s, it was rare to hear dad or mum decrying lack or scarcity of money as it is nowadays for many families. For some reason for sure, many farm families derived their income from a certain cash crop, but I also recall that most of the social services were provided freely or subsidized by the government as a public good. As a young boy, I witnessed how farming was a profitable venture. Without due regard to the current gender jargon, allow me to mention that my late Father was a chairman of a primary Coffee Cooperative Society. […]
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