Prosperous, Healthy and Informed People
of West Nile, Uganda

About Afard
What We Do

The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) is a local, not-for-profit, non-denominational, non-governmental organization (NGO) formed in July 2000 by professional sons and daughters of West Nile
Who we serve
Afard works in West Nile region, Uganda with poor, rural, and marginalized community groups composed of women, men, youth, fisher forks, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. Majority live in large households with about 7 people where they eat one unbalanced meal a day; lack access to safe water sources; cannot afford to send their children to schools; and hardly participate in local governance issues.
Make a Change
West Nile is the second poorest region in Uganda. Its socio-economic transformation will require collaborative efforts. You too can support AFARD’s effort by financing small projects and community-wide projects. You can also volunteer to fundraise for our work, share your skills with our team, learn new skills and cultures, and make new friends.

Our Projects

AFARD’s projects are designed to address priority partner needs. Projects are implemented with due attention to professionalism, cost-efficiency, ensuring impacts and sustainability.
Consultancy to conduct project baseline study – CAM Project
AFARD in partnership with AWO International secured funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implementation a 3.5-year (Oct. 2022 – March 2026) Climate Action Model Village (CAM) Project. The overall project goal is, “Communities in Nebbi and

Pakwach Districts are resilient to climate change, health and economic shocks” and its specific objective is, “Targeted communities in Nebbi and Pakwach districts have food and income security and serve as replicable examples for Climate Action Model Villages by March 2026.” 

Consultancy to conduct local climate adaptation and mitigation practices study

AFARD in partnership with AWO International secured funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implementation a 3.5-year (Oct. 2022 – March 2026) Climate Action Model Village (CAM) Project. The overall project goal is, “Communities in Nebbi and Pakwach Districts are resilient to climate change, health and economic shocks” and its specific objective is, “Targeted communities in Nebbi and Pakwach districts have food and income security and serve as replicable examples for Climate Action Model Villages by March 2026.”

Eliminating food and nutrition insecurity

Building economic resilience

Strengthen preventive community health

Strengthen local governance

Strengthen community organizations

Building a financially sustainable AFARD

Before AFARD’s intervention we used to have regular fights at night with my husband over inadequate food. With high yields from my garden, there is now enough food for everyone and fighting has stopped" - Mrs. Mozamil, Rhino Camp sub county, Arua district
Mrs. Mozamil Rhino Camp sub county, Arua district
Middlemen used to cheat us a lot when we were selling our produce individually. Now that we sell together, we fetch higher prices. I have been able to buy a motor cycle to diversify my business and income sources.
Mr. Ejidio Dema Rhino Camp Sub-County, Arua District
[WENDI] programme brought hopes to people who had no hope at all, a bright future to those who had failed aspirations, and value for effort for the staffs who earn little pay but do so much with devotion and dedication.
His Grace, Henry Luke Orombi member of the Board of Directors
With Group Loans, I have been able to use my veterinary scout skills to provide commercial veterinary services to the community. I have bought myself a Sports Bicycle and a mobile phone. I am also able to pay school fees and stock my kitchen.
Mrs. Zaida Ratib Gimara sub county, Moyo district
Many people only see the dirt in farming. Hardly do they know that it is wealth in your hands. By farming cassava and adding value, I now earn monthly UGX 1 million and employ 12 people. With this income, my children are in private schools. I have a boda boda cycle business and has embarked on a 5 roomed permanent house.
Ms. Afisha Kalifan Rhino camp Sub county, Arua district
Chicken is always not kept for income. After my training in programmed hatching. I now rear chicken for cash. Every 3 month I sell at least 100 birds and earn UGX 1.5 till 2 million. With this income, I am able to pay my dowry, build myself a house, and expand the poultry business.
Mr Taban Ariwa Sub county, Yumbe district
As a very poor farmer, my children had no hope for secondary education. However, the Community Education Fund is now paying all the school dues for my only son in secondary school. He has reached senior four and we are optimistic that he will reach tertiary education level.
Mr. Isa Muhamed Aliodranyosi Group, Yumbe District
Before joining AFARD programme he tried all sorts of work including migrating to Kampala city without any success. After the business management skills training he identified farming as business solution to his poverty. By taking group loan he invested in cassava production and value addition. I have never looked back, he notes. I earn UGX 10 million a year and has been able after 10 years of failed marriage responsibility to send his children to private schools and build a permanent house with solar light.
Mr. Aduga Alli A 27 year old resident of Lionga South village, Gimara Sub-County, Moyo district is married to 2 wives and has 5 children

Afard
Plot 3-5 Butime Rd.
P.O. Box 80, Nebbi
Nebbi Town Council
Uganda

Phone  
+256 (772) 437 175 and
+256 (782) 400 856

Email 
afard@afard.net

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