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NEW ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS FOR ADRA UGANDA
Exciting news from ADRA Uganda!This is our new ADRA Uganda board. Their passion for humanitarian service and commitment to transforming lives aligns perfectly with our
Rebuilding Livelihoods Through Skills, Savings, and Collective Action
When Basenya Uwabera arrived in Kyaka II Settlement, sustaining her family was a daily struggle. With limited access to farming inputs, small plots of land
From Struggle to Self-Reliance
Foste Baretzi, a 38-year-old father of six, fled Congo in 2018, leaving behind his life as a farmer. Upon arrival in Uganda, he struggled to
Growing Hope: Community-Led Fodder Production for livestock in Kathile Sub-County, Kaabong
In Kathile Sub-county, Kaabong District (Karamoja), the Nangole-Chuwa Groundnut Production Group has transformed a persistent community challenge into a tangible pathway for growth. Located in
From Resilience to Independence: The Legacy of the REAL Project
What does true sustainability look like? It looks like a community that takes the tools they were given and keeps building long after the project
Voices of Change: Stories from the REAL Project
Behind every project are real people whose lives have been transformed. Here are three stories from the Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement that remind us why this
From One Sewing Machine to a Thriving Family: Edisa’s Story of Resilience
A refugee mother of eight in Uganda is transforming her family’s future — one harvest at a time. Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Uganda For Edisa
She Arrived with Nothing. Now She Owns Everything She Built with Her Own Hands
How one woman transformed UGX 5,000 into a UGX 20 million business empire Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Uganda — When Mujawenimana Maria stepped off the
From Shelter to Security: How ADRA Uganda is Transforming Lives for the Most Vulnerable
In the settlements of Uganda, thousands of refugees and displaced persons live in fragile shelters that offer little protection from the elements, wildlife, or theft.
ADRA Uganda Staff Graduates as Best Male Student in Mittleider Agricultural Training
Ronan Aliro Otto completes an intensive three-month training programme in Zambia, earning top honours in the globally-proven Mittleider Method of vegetable production. ADRA Uganda is
From Roadside Birth to Community Empowerment: The Transformative Journey of Agnes Onen
In the remote village of Ogom Sub-County, Pader District, Uganda, healthcare was once a distant dream. For 31-year-old Agnes Onen and her community, accessing medical
ADRA Uganda Participates in Ground-breaking Inter-Faith Dialogue Conference on Adolescent Health
ADRA Uganda’s Country Director Elder John Mwanza and pastoral leadership Pr. Samuel Kizito recently participated in a transformative Inter-Faith Dialogue Conference focused on addressing the
Empowering Households for Sustainable Food Production at Kyaka
As part of ADRA Uganda’s REAL Project in Kyaka, a number of beneficiaries have embraced the innovative Tower Garden system—a vertical, soil-less gardening solution designed
Improving Food Security and Livelihood in Northern Uganda
In Northern Uganda, communities continue to face
Dialogue on environment protection at Nkoma Village
A vibrant community event took place in Nkoma Town Council, centered on promoting environmental protection and sustainable practices. The event, organized by local leaders and
Donor Visit to Real and Reap Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Rwamwanja
ADRA Uganda recently hosted an impactful visit to the Real and Reap Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Rwamwanja. The visit was an opportunity for donors to
Freedom from Abuse
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been described as the “Rape Capital of the World.” The prevalence and intensity of rape, among other forms of sexual violence, is the highest in the world.
Aleper’s Journey with Lorukumo
Although poverty has declined nationwide, Karamoja, a semi-arid region, remains mired in poverty due to a lack of employable skills among youth, restricted market access, access to clean water, and an exceedingly high dependency ratio (141% compared to 94% nationally.
Sifah’s Journey
Torture: the infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering for a purpose, such as extracting information, coercing a confession, or inflicting punishment.