Action on Poverty

Action on Poverty UK NGO challenging poverty and transforming lives in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda 🌍

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The Urgent Reality Facing Sierra Leone’s Coastal Communities In coastal Sierra Leone, families are facing a growing food...
02/06/2026

The Urgent Reality Facing Sierra Leone’s Coastal Communities

In coastal Sierra Leone, families are facing a growing food and climate crisis. Over 90% of local fish stocks have collapsed, and rising seas are flooding rice fields with saltwater. As mangroves disappear, communities are losing food, income and natural protection from storms.

Women and children are being hit the hardest.

From 22–29 June, every donation to our Big Give page will be doubled at no extra cost helping us support women to restore mangroves, rebuild livelihoods and protect their coastline.

Just 20 days to go before your donation is doubled.
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000CDqUvYAL

"We already carry heavy buckets up a steep hill six times a day. We are not afraid of hard work." ⭐️ Meet Aissata (23) a...
21/05/2026

"We already carry heavy buckets up a steep hill six times a day. We are not afraid of hard work." ⭐️

Meet Aissata (23) and Naimata (18) from Koi village, Kenema District. For over a year, their community’s hand pump has been broken. Every single day, women and girls have had to risk steep, isolated paths to fetch water from a stream—sacrificing time that could be spent on education, business, and rest.

But through our POWER project, everything is changing.

Aissata, Naimata, and their local Community-Based Organisation aren't waiting for outside help. Together, households are pooling funds to buy repair parts, and these inspiring young women are stepping up to train as pump mechanics and sanitation slab makers.By learning these skills, they are taking control of their community's future.

When women lead, communities thrive. 💧

We're so proud of you, girls

Following up on our last week update regarding the Palabek Refugee Project's economic success. We are also celebrating t...
07/05/2026

Following up on our last week update regarding the Palabek Refugee Project's economic success. We are also celebrating the successful completion of our "climate-smart" initiatives that are protecting the land for future generations.

Fuel Efficiency: 1,207 fuel-efficient stoves were built, allowing families to cook meals with 3x less wood.
71% of farmers now use water conservation and erosion prevention to fight harsh dry seasons.

94% of households now eat a greater variety of foods, with 43,000 people gaining access to fresh, local vegetables.

By combining business skills with climate resilience, these farmers have built a support network that is truly "unified" across cultures and tribes.

Thanks for reading, suporting have the full story 🔽 : https://aptuk.org.uk/location/building-climate-resilience-for-refugee-and-host-communities-in-northern-uganda/

The Palabek Refugee Project has wrapped up, and the numbers are massive.What started with 1,200 farmers ended up reachin...
05/05/2026

The Palabek Refugee Project has wrapped up, and the numbers are massive.

What started with 1,200 farmers ended up reaching 65 different groups, helping over 9,000 people in Northern Uganda. By the end, 84% of these farmers, mostly women who arrived as refugees increased their yearly income by at least 50%.

These farmers built businesses. By learning "line planting" and organic pesticide production, they boosted yields for crops like cow peas by up to three times. From selling over £95,000 worth of reproduced seed to launching new ventures like embroidery and maize trading, these communities are now better equipped to provide for their families and pay for essential school fees and medical costs.

This isn't a one-time hand-out. These women now own the tools, the seeds, and the skills to keep this going forever. The project is over, but the work hasn't stopped.

Have a look at the full report:https://aptuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/Final-Report-Palabek-Refugee-Project.docx.pdf

Putting together our 2025 Annual Review has been a powerful reminder that, even in the toughest times, we build a bright...
28/04/2026

Putting together our 2025 Annual Review has been a powerful reminder that, even in the toughest times, we build a brighter future!

Across East and West Africa, the communities we work with are moving forward with resilience.

The impact in 2025:

16,800 people supported (over 70% women).

Sierra Leone: Child labour in our project areas dropped from 98.9% to just 5%.

Kenya: Women traders increased milk volumes by 129% via new cooling systems.

Uganda: 1,300+ children protected and returned to school.

Thanks for your support, you’re helping people work with pride.

I can’t wait to share the full report with you soon.

Earth Day!!Today, we are celebrating the planet and the incredible people protecting it.At Action on Poverty, we believe...
22/04/2026

Earth Day!!

Today, we are celebrating the planet and the incredible people protecting it.

At Action on Poverty, we believe that environmental protection is the foundation of human dignity. From the arid lands of Kenya to the coastlines of Sierra Leone, we are seeing the power of locally driven solutions in action.

We are so proud of the impact we’re making together:
☀️ Solar Power: Turning intense heat into a solution by cooling 940 litres of milk daily in Kenya.
🌾 Resilient Seeds: Banking 12,000kg of drought-resistant seeds to secure food in Uganda.
🌊 Guardians of the Coast: Empowering women in Sierra Leone to lead the restoration of 10 hectares of vital mangroves.

We are inspired by the strength of the communities we partner with and deeply grateful for the supporters who make this work possible.

Together, we are moving from surviving the climate crisis to leading the way through it. Happy Earth Day! 💚

In Sierra Leone, the loss of mangroves is causing a crisis of hunger and poverty. As the trees disappear, so do the fish...
08/04/2026

In Sierra Leone, the loss of mangroves is causing a crisis of hunger and poverty. As the trees disappear, so do the fish, leaving families in coastal villages without food or protection from rising seas.

We are launching Coastal Roots to help 1,300 people in Pujehun District fight back.

Planting 10 hectares of mangroves to stop erosion and bring back fish stocks.

Setting up community fish farms and honey production to provide steady food and cash.

Putting women and young people in charge of 10 local groups to manage their own resources.

We’re working alongside our local partner, MoPADA, to make these changes last for generations.

Water, Milk, and ResilienceIn the dry lands in Kenya, survival depends on a simple chain: Water → Camels → Milk → Health...
24/03/2026

Water, Milk, and Resilience

In the dry lands in Kenya, survival depends on a simple chain: Water → Camels → Milk → Health. Here is how we are strengthening every link in that chain.

In Bula Hagar, instead of digging a new well that might run dry and cause tension, we are piping in water from a stronger, proven source.

We’ve developed a training program so local committees can manage their own repairs and collect small payments. This means they don't have to wait for outside help when a pump breaks.

The "White Gold" (Camel Milk)
We’ve found that children under 5 are much stronger and more resilient against disease when they have steady access to camel milk. It acts as a natural "buffer" against hunger, especially when other food supplies are low.

Women Leading the Way
What started as a few women hesitantly trying out milk trading has grown into a powerful network of female entrepreneurs.These women are now successful business owners. They buy hundreds of liters of milk a day from remote areas and get it to the families who need it most.

By fixing water systems and supporting these women-led markets, we are helping communities build their own health and independence.

16/03/2026

"Meet the women driving Garissa’s milk economy! 🥛💪

These incredible entrepreneurs, known as 'bulkers,' are the heartbeat of our project. They aggregate fresh milk from rural herders, keep it cool at our center, and supply local markets. From starting with just a few liters to managing hundreds daily, they are proving that when women have the right tools, they can transform an entire local economy.

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In Garissa, Kenya, camel milk is a vital lifeline for pastoralist families.🐪🥛 But in the intense desert heat, milk spoil...
12/03/2026

In Garissa, Kenya, camel milk is a vital lifeline for pastoralist families.🐪🥛 But in the intense desert heat, milk spoiled within 6 hours, forcing traders to sell quickly at a loss or face total waste.

Together with our expert partner SITE, we have changed that. We established a solar-powered cooling centre that stops the spoilage clock and provides a stable foundation for the entire value chain.

The Impact So

• 940 litres of milk cooled daily, preventing losses caused by extreme heat
• 60% increase in milk volumes traded by secondary traders, exceeding the initial target
• 608 women traders trained in business management
• 744 herders trained in animal health and milk hygiene
• 972 households reporting improved nutrition and more stable access to food

We are so proud to see these women equipped with the tools to build a self-sustaining local economy that will last for generations to come. 🐪🥛

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