The maize garden after the application of the agricultural inputs from MYIB.
In a remarkable effort to promote unity and collaboration, KRC-Uganda has played a crucial role in connecting youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and the surrounding host community with contract farming opportunities. Through these efforts, these young individuals have been linked with landowners and provided with necessary resources such as seeds and agricultural inputs from MYIB. This article explores the pivotal role of KRC-Uganda in enabling refugee and host community youth to engage in maize farming, creating economic prospects, and fostering mutual cooperation.
KRC-Uganda has acted as a bridge between the youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and landowners in the host community. By facilitating the identification and negotiation of suitable land for contract farming, KRC-Uganda has laid the foundation for collaboration between the two groups. This partnership has not only provided access to fertile land but has also built relationships of trust and shared responsibility.
Recognizing the importance of providing essential resources for successful farming, KRC-Uganda has collaborated with MYIB to supply seeds and agricultural inputs to the participating youth. This support ensures that the youth have the necessary tools to cultivate their maize fields effectively. By connecting them with MYIB, KRC-Uganda has not only facilitated the acquisition of quality inputs but has also opened the door to future collaborations with agricultural suppliers.
Through their collaboration with KRC-Uganda and access to land and resources, youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and the host community have gained significant economic opportunities. Contract farming has allowed them to engage in market-oriented agriculture, improving their income prospects and entrepreneurial skills. The facilitation provided by KRC-Uganda has been instrumental in creating an enabling environment for these youth to thrive as agricultural entrepreneurs.
KRC-Uganda’s involvement in connecting youth to contract farming opportunities has also contributed to sustainable agriculture practices. By partnering with MYIB to provide high-quality seeds and agricultural inputs, the program emphasizes the importance of sustainable farming techniques. This approach not only ensures improved crop yields but also promotes environmental stewardship and long-term agricultural sustainability.
In addition to connecting youth with landowners and resources, KRC-Uganda plays a crucial role in fostering networks and collaboration among the participating youth. Through training sessions, workshops, and community engagements, KRC-Uganda facilitates knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer learning. These activities encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences, strengthening the bonds between youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and the host community.
KRC-Uganda’s instrumental role in linking youth from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and the host community to contract farming opportunities has created a platform for economic empowerment and cooperation. By connecting them to landowners and facilitating access to seeds and agricultural inputs through MYIB, KRC-Uganda has laid the groundwork for successful maize farming endeavours. Through their collaborative efforts, these young individuals are not only cultivating crops but also nurturing a spirit of unity, shared responsibility, and sustainable development.Top of Form
Authored by Fred Enoc Kaahwa
Project Volunteer
