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Projects with field images, details, and clear outcomes.

Each project connects a community need with practical programme action, from agriculture and markets to climate resilience and emergency response.

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Recent programme work.

Integrated and Sustainable Production for Inclusive and Resilient Economies (INSPIRE)
Inclusive and resilient economies

Integrated and Sustainable Production for Inclusive and Resilient Economies (INSPIRE)

Promoting resilient and inclusive economic development through sustainable agriculture, market systems, institutional strengthening, and community-led planning.

Kamuli, Jinja rural and Amolatar districtsFive-year programme, 2025-2029
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Building Resilience in Conflict Affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK Project)
Resilience and emergency livelihoods

Building Resilience in Conflict Affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK Project)

Improving economic empowerment and resilience of conflict-affected communities using the UNDP 3x6 emergency livelihoods model.

Moroto DistrictMay 2024-June 2026
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Agriculture and Market Support (AMS) Programme
Agriculture and markets

Agriculture and Market Support (AMS) Programme

Improving livelihoods of smallholder farming households through agricultural production, post-harvest management, and market access.

Abim, Karenga, Kotido and Kaabong districtsJanuary 2024-December 2024
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Improved Livelihoods, Climate Resilience and Self-Reliance for Refugee and Host Farming Communities in Northern Uganda
Climate resilience and livelihoods

Improved Livelihoods, Climate Resilience and Self-Reliance for Refugee and Host Farming Communities in Northern Uganda

Supporting refugee and host community farmers to build sustainable, climate-resilient vegetable and bean farming businesses.

Palabek Refugee Settlement and host communities, Lamwo DistrictSeptember 2023-December 2025
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Promoting Farmer-Based Research for Improved Productivity of Cereal-Legume Crop Systems (FRN)
Farmer research and agroecology

Promoting Farmer-Based Research for Improved Productivity of Cereal-Legume Crop Systems (FRN)

Strengthening Farmer Research Networks and scaling resilient agroecological technologies for small grain cereal production.

Amuria, Ngora and Pallisa districts2022-2024
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Other current and archived programme work.

Enhancing Citizens Engagement for Sustainable Diets in Northern Uganda
Food and nutrition security

Enhancing Citizens Engagement for Sustainable Diets in Northern Uganda

Promoting sustainable production and consumption of diverse, healthy local vegetables in Gulu District.

Bardege and Bungatira sub-counties, Gulu DistrictCommunity nutrition initiative
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Meals for Nutrition in Uganda - Biofortified Solutions
Food and nutrition security

Meals for Nutrition in Uganda - Biofortified Solutions

Reducing micronutrient malnutrition through vitamin A-rich sweet potato, iron-rich beans, and stronger biofortification partnerships.

Kamuli, Kayunga, Iganga and Luuka districtsBiofortification project
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A Working Future Project
Inclusive agricultural trade

A Working Future Project

Improving linkages between youth farmers, value-chain actors, production volumes, produce quality, and market demand in Eastern Uganda.

Kamuli and Buyende districtsYouth value-chain project
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Post Harvest Handling
Post-harvest handling

Post Harvest Handling

Supporting farmer groups with post-harvest handling equipment, value addition, and practical business models.

Farmer groups and collection centresProject details pending
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Skilling Youth for Sustainable Livelihoods in Refugee Hosting Communities, Uganda
Youth livelihoods

Skilling Youth for Sustainable Livelihoods in Refugee Hosting Communities, Uganda

Supporting livelihoods, integration, employment access, and practical skills for marginalised young women and men in Northern Uganda.

Lamwo and Agago districtsRefugee host community livelihoods project
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Food and Local Agricultural, and Nutritional Diversity
Food systems and nutrition

Food and Local Agricultural, and Nutritional Diversity

Supporting local food systems in Africa through scalable technologies, agro-biodiversity, food diversity, and healthier diets.

Kamuli, Nakaseke, Kajansi and MasakaFood systems innovation project
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Development Initiative for Northern Uganda
Food and nutrition security

Development Initiative for Northern Uganda

Consolidating stability, reducing poverty and under-nutrition, and strengthening foundations for sustainable development in Northern Uganda.

Lango and Teso sub-regionsInclusive socio-economic development project
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Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Plus Program in Uganda
Seed systems

Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Plus Program in Uganda

Strengthening local seed entrepreneurship and seed system development across Eastern Uganda.

Kamuli, Buyende, Iganga, Namutumba and Jinja districtsSeed sector development program
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