Agency for Accelerated Regional Development-AFARD

Skills based support moves families beyond survival. In 2022, Consolate Mandhawun’s farm in Nyaravur transformed through the CAM project. Adopting Narocass1 seeds boosted her harvest to 27 sacks per acre. Now, she pays school fees and plans ahead.

A weekly savings of 2,000 UGX was not enough to grow a business or plan a family future. Training and a loan helped buy five chickens and two goats, turning a small habit into a growing livestock business for Nebbi resident Achirocan Hope Flavia. #VSLA #FinancialLiteracy #Nebbi

A season of renewal A reminder to keep going Happy Easter from us

Over 170 young women gained practical skills and connected with market actors at the West Nile Agribusiness and Renewable Energy Expo in Arua. The event was organized by @OmiaAgribusiness under the SIYEP program with @AFARD Uganda and #SIYEP #YoungAfricaWorks #YouthEmployment

Only 12.6% of #youngwomen in West Nile can access capital, and just 4.2% are in wage employment. The #SIYEP program team met with stakeholders in Arua to share these findings and plan how to support 70% of targeted young women into #dignifiedwork.

In collaboration with the Nebbi District, we marked the International Women's Day in Erussi Subcounty under the theme " Scaling up investments to accelerate the delivery for Gender Equality in Uganda”. We engaged young women across Zombo, Nebbi, and Pakwach on TVET skilling.

Kitovu Mobile team visited our TRALIDE project in Nebbi. Couples, youth, and savings groups shared how collaboration turns farms into thriving businesses. True partnerships aren’t just support they transform communities. #TRALIDE #YouthEmpowerment #partnerships

Access to practical training remains a barrier for many young women seeking employment. We convened a negotiation meeting with local artisans to secure apprenticeship placements for 600 young women under the Sustainable Inclusive Youth Employment Pathways program.

Women everywhere are seizing opportunities, leading enterprises, and strengthening communities. This #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate their leadership and resilience as they drive sustainable change #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #8March

As part of skilling and upskilling under SIYEP, 94 young women began 3-month placements at Jabara & Erussi TVETs. They’ll gain skills, cascade knowledge, and transition into dignified, fulfilling work. afard.net #AFARDImpact #WomenInAgriculture #SIYE

Most cocoa losses happen in the first year. Under our TRALIDE project, farmers intercrop cocoa with bananas to reduce heat stress, protect soil moisture, and secure short term income while cocoa establishes.

Our CREMOV project helps families grow multiple crops, raise poultry, plant trees, and manage water. During a recent donor visit, the team saw real progress: latrines, balanced meals, dragon fruit fields, extra income, and shared decision making. #ClimateAction #Agriculture

SIYEP, partners are working to reach 258000 young women with skills and transition 90 percent into work, prioritizing refugees and young women with disabilities. A week ago we reviewed progress, tightened coordination and agactions to stay on track.

At Nyaravur Primary School, we held a Knowledge Sharing Event under our Climate Action Model Village Project, now concluding. With support from AWO International e.V., communities shared lessons on climate smart agriculture, livelihoods and health.

We are live today at Nyaravur Primary School for the Knowledge Sharing Event of our Climate Action Model Village project. Theme: Local Action, Lasting Impact. Join us from 8 am to 1 pm and be part of the conversation.#ClimateAction #CommunityResilience #CAMProject

SIYEP consortium partners are in Nebbi for a 3-day reflection meeting at our headquarters. Day 1 focused on validating findings, reviewing finance and procurement performance, and aligning delivery with field realities. Find this and more afard.net

AAIN is hiring. Multiple roles across Africa - apply by 16/02/2026. Details & apply: aain.africa/careers. Questions: opportunities@aain.africa. #Hiring #Agribusiness

With training from the Transforming Agriculture for Lifetime Decent Self Employment (TRALIDE) project and four starter birds, Alex built a poultry enterprise. He earns UGX 345,000 from sales, manages birds for a local farmer and offers vaccination services @WildeGanzenNL

AFARD visited the @H3000EastAfrica Regional Office, where outgoing Executive Director Dr Alfred Lakwo and Director of Programs Hudson Ogwali introduced their incoming counterparts, Isaac Obong and Pius Okello. The moment reflects institutional strength, and further partnership.

Okwong Alli, 33, from Paidha, turned struggle into success. From welding in Juba to baking mandazi, he taught himself every step. “When customers loved it, I knew I had to grow.” Today he employs 5 youth and earns UGX 2M/month with YECIB support