SEEDS OF HOPE
uganda
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Kampala
ACTIVE SINCE
PEOPLE INVOLVED
AIM
Improving food security for families living in Kampala’s slums through the development of an urban home garden made from recycled materials.
PARTNERS
Results achieved
Results achieved
women involved in the project
built water access points
From 26 to 530 households
Launched in 2021 with the involvement of 26 households, the project has recorded significant growth over the years: 280 households in 2022 and 530 households in 2023. Through an integrated approach promoting access to education, strengthening agricultural skills, and valuing local resources, Seeds of Hope continues to lay the foundations for a more resilient and inclusive future
Income increase thanks to micro enterprise start-ups
1 value-addition activity launched for income generation
The intervention supported the transformation of urban agriculture from a subsistence activity into a source of income, strengthening the economic autonomy of the women involved. 70% of participants reported selling part of the vegetables produced.
new latrines built to improve the community’s hygiene and sanitary conditions
cisterns built for rainwater harvesting, ensuring water supply for the irrigation of urban gardens
of beneficiaries stated that they try to follow a balanced diet, particularly favouring the consumption of vegetables
