Agency For Integrated Rural Development - AFIRD

Agency For Integrated Rural Development - AFIRD AFIRD Program working areas;
1. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
2. FARMER LED PROGRAM
3. ADVOCACY and LOBBYING PROGRAM
•INSTITUTION DEVELOPMENT

AFIRD promotes sustainable agriculture among small holder farmers,schools & prisons in central Uganda for improved food, nutrition and income security while promoting Env't conservation and permacult AFIRD was founded in 1997 with a VISION of striving for a society free from hunger and diseases living in a peaceful and green environment with a MISSION to enable the more vulnerable smallholder far

mers in the increasingly ubarnizing Wakiso, Mpigi and Mukono districts to be nutrition secure and to have increased income with a special a special emphasis on young people and to contribute to policy dev’t and implementation towards sustainable farming in Uganda.

"🌟 Celebrating Growth and Unity 🌟 AFIRD's End of Year 2024 reflections from different programs of Advocacy and Lobbying,...
17/12/2024

"🌟 Celebrating Growth and Unity 🌟
AFIRD's End of Year 2024 reflections from different programs of Advocacy and Lobbying, Youth Empowerment, Farmer -Led- development and Institutional development at Enro Hotel in Mityana district generously funded by AmAmbassade de France en Ouganda - Embassy of France in Ugandaohorizont3000rBread for the WorldiMisereorndMiMiva Open Universitys a resounding success! 🌍✨ Gratitude to our partners for making this transformative experience possible. 🙏






🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿"Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Uganda"!AFIRD organized a learning visit for local government officials from Ka...
09/12/2024

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿"Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Uganda"!

AFIRD organized a learning visit for local government officials from Kakiri Sub-County, Wakiso Town Council, Gombe division in Wakiso District, and Nagalama-Nakifuma Town Council of Mukono District to visit her different modal farmer groups in Sustainable Agriculture. The visit aimed at: -

- Facilitating experience sharing and learning from smallholder farmers on sustainable natural resource management
- Understand challenges limiting farmers' livelihood improvements and develop strategies for leaders to support AFIRD's work among the farmer groups

Together, let's promote sustainable agriculture and improve livelihoods for smallholder farming communities!


🌿Connect People with Nature🌿

🌿🌿🌿AFIRD 🌿🌿🌿"Sustainable living in action!"Meet Ssebuufu Twahir, a Group-Based Facilitator under AFIRD's Agroecology for...
07/12/2024

🌿🌿🌿AFIRD 🌿🌿🌿

"Sustainable living in action!"

Meet Ssebuufu Twahir, a Group-Based Facilitator under AFIRD's Agroecology for Employment project that is funded by AmbassAmbassade de France en Ouganda - Embassy of France in Ugandair's Agroecology Modal Home is a testament to the power of eco-friendly practices in Uganda. Twahir's passion for sustainable agriculture is now inspiring his community and fellow youths to adopt and gain from Agroecology practices.





🌿 _Connecting People With Nature🌿_

"AFIRD held a Women and Youth Farmers' Pitching Day in Nagalama-Nakifuma Town Council under the Agroecology for Employme...
07/12/2024

"AFIRD held a Women and Youth Farmers' Pitching Day in Nagalama-Nakifuma Town Council under the Agroecology for Employment project, funded by Ambassade de France en Ouganda - Embassy of France in Uganda. Women and youth showcased their agroecological businesses. All five project groups received startup capital in the form of materials needed for their enterprises."

AFIRD acknowledges the difficulties that communities encounter in raising healthy children, which has influenced various...
14/11/2024

AFIRD acknowledges the difficulties that communities encounter in raising healthy children, which has influenced various AFIRD initiatives, including Nutritional Days in schools.

The importance of Nutrition Days for school communities is significant, as these events act as a catalyst for raising health awareness and cultivating lifelong healthy eating habits among students. Nutrition Days offer an engaging platform for students, teachers, and parents to participate in activities that emphasize the value of balanced diets and the advantages of consuming diverse nutrients.

These events typically feature workshops, cooking demonstrations, and educational games that make learning about nutrition enjoyable and accessible. By getting involved, students better understand how their food choices affect their energy, focus, and overall well-being, which can lead to enhanced academic performance and a more positive school atmosphere.

Furthermore, Nutrition Days promote a sense of community by uniting various groups within the school to work towards a common objective: improving the health and wellness of all participants. This collaboration can inspire beneficial changes in the school's meal programs and encourage healthier options in cafeterias, ultimately fostering a supportive environment for both mental and physical well-being.

Including parents in these events also broadens the scope of nutritional education beyond the classroom, motivating families to embrace healthier eating habits at home. This comprehensive approach ensures that the lessons learned during Nutrition Days leave a lasting impression, empowering students to make informed choices throughout their lives.

AFIRD joined hands together with Homeland Organic and Agro-Tourism, Slow Food Uganda, PELUM- Uganda, ACSA and smallholde...
18/10/2024

AFIRD joined hands together with Homeland Organic and Agro-Tourism, Slow Food Uganda, PELUM- Uganda, ACSA and smallholder farmers to celebrate World Food Day as one Organic Family in Mubende District.




We were so privileged to have hosted  led by PELUM Uganda at our Head office in Nkoowe, Wakiso district on a learning Vi...
22/08/2024

We were so privileged to have hosted led by PELUM Uganda at our Head office in Nkoowe, Wakiso district on a learning Visit as they explore more ideas and technologies Afird Uganda

12/08/2024

"Happy International Youth Day from AFIRD!

Today, we celebrate the power, potential, and achievements of young people around the world. As one of our key thematic areas, Youth Empowerment in Agriculture is key.
We're grateful for the support of our amazing project partners and funders, who make our work possible Ambassade de France en Ouganda - Embassy of France in Uganda Bread for the World horizont3000
Together, let's continue to uplift, inspire, and empower young people to become active agents of change in their communities through Agroecology.

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AFIRD with Funding from Bread for the world, in partnership with JANGU International brings you 11 permaculture school c...
08/08/2024

AFIRD with Funding from Bread for the world, in partnership with JANGU International brings you 11 permaculture school clubs of 15 pupils from 11 primary schools in Mpigi district -Mawokota North Constituency sharing rich different experiences in permaculture principles and practices International in Mpigi town council!





With gratitude, We appreciate our Technical Advisor ( Ms. Renee Moreaux) for your contribution towards AFIRD'S growth fo...
07/08/2024

With gratitude, We appreciate our Technical Advisor ( Ms. Renee Moreaux) for your contribution towards AFIRD'S growth for the past 3.5yrs...and also for being that great friend and a family member!!

Working with you has been so rewarding!!! We wish you all the best as you embark on your new journey in Germany.

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves who makes it easy to believe in ourselves 🌱🌱

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🥬🥬🥬 Permaculture has strengthened Food Security among Schools with Funding from horhorizont3000!VibranVibrant Generation...
18/07/2024

🥬🥬🥬 Permaculture has strengthened Food Security among Schools with Funding from horhorizont3000!
VibranVibrant Generation UgandaFiKnowFarmUACSA Uganda PELUM Ugandamaculture



Afird Uganda with Funding from Bread for the world brings you Kikunyu CU P/S!!!"Happiness is harvesting! These smiling f...
18/07/2024

Afird Uganda with Funding from Bread for the world brings you Kikunyu CU P/S!!!

"Happiness is harvesting! These smiling faces say it all - the joy of growing and reaping the fruits of their labor! This is a perfect example of the 'Produce a Yield' Permaculture principle in action. Not only are these pupils learning about sustainable gardening practices, but they are also reaping the rewards of their hard work. The produce may be delicious, but the smiles are even sweeter! iKnowFarm, Vibrant Generation Uganda,ACSA Uganda,Bread for the World




Address

Nkoowe
Wakiso
POBOX27193K'PLA,

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+256705143316

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