Did you Know these facts about Uganda?

Uganda is a landlocked and fertile country with many lakes and rivers. Some 86% of the population live in rural areas and rely on subsistence agriculture (grow food crops mainly to eat and a little surplus for sale).

More than half live in poverty without reliable access to food, as despite Uganda’s good soil and favorable weather, there are many barriers preventing poor farmers making the most of the country’s growing economy.

NIRP Uganda works with rural Ugandans to increase the value of their harvests through better farming practices and simple value addition of any surplus they produce. We help them find ways of earning a living that are suited to their natural environment, so they can improve their lives without damaging the natural resources they have relied on for generations.

We also support and advocate rural people and communities so they can have more of a voice in shaping the policies that affect their lives