DCA Agroecology Project: Cultivating Resilience in West Nile Sub Region-Northern Uganda
Explore the transformative journey of refugees and host communities in Uganda’s West Nile Sub-region, with the DCA Agroecology Project documentary. Implemented in Yumbe and Terego Districts, this inspiring documentary showcases how integrated, sustainable farming practices are developing food production and livelihoods.
Watch as communities adopt diversified and resilient production systems, focusing on the holistic approach of agroecology to ensure food security. Discover techniques such as soil and water conservation, permaculture, agroforestry, and kitchen gardening, all aimed at nurturing healthy and nutritious food while mitigating climate change.
Through the lens of the project, see how innovative methods like Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and the use of the TAPE tool for monitoring agroecological performance contribute to restoring ecosystems, improving degraded soils, and fostering socially equitable food systems.
Watch and witness the remarkable successes of these communities, highlighting their journey towards reduced household poverty, enhanced resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. This documentary is a testament to the power of agroecology in building a resilient and prosperous future for all.
DCA Cash for Agroecology Project: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability in Teso Subregion
Click the video and watch the journey into the heart of Uganda’s Teso Sub-region with the DCA Cash Agroecology Project documentary. Witness the transformative power of cash grants as they empower small-scale farmers to embrace agroecological farming amidst the challenges of climate change. In the districts of Katakwi, Amuria, and Kapelebyong, farmers navigate extreme weather conditions, transitioning from traditional methods to innovative, sustainable practices.
This documentary, produced in collaboration with Soroti Catholic Diocese Integrated Development Organization (SOCADIDO), delves into the stories of 30 farmers, both model and ordinary, who are redefining their agricultural future. Building on the successes of previous initiatives like the CRA and SCRAPA projects, the DCA Cash Agroecology Project bridges the risk gap with cash-based transfers, fostering crop diversification, improved soil and water management, and premium market sales.
Experience the resilience and determination of these farming communities as they adopt holistic agroecological practices, aiming for a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow.
Fresh Fruit Nexus – sustainable livelihoods for refugee and host farmers in Uganda
Watch and witness the remarkable successes of these communities, highlighting their journey towards reduced household poverty, enhanced resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. This documentary is a testament to the power of agroecology in building a resilient and prosperous future for all.
Through the Fresh Fruit Nexus Project refugee and host community farmers in Northern Uganda were trained and engaged to grow certified organic fruit and vegetables between 2019 and 2023.
The project was funded by Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMPD) and DanChurchAid Uganda managed the project also comprised Lishe, a Ugandan exporter of organic fruits and vegetables, and Nordic Fruit, a Danish company trading in fruit and veg.
The project was implemented in West Nile, which is ranked as Uganda’s second poorest region, it is the region most affected by climate change and has experienced a large influx of refugees from South Sudan and DR Congo since 2016.
The project aimed to contribute to a prosperous, peaceful, and ‘greener’ Uganda, where women, men, and youth can fulfill their aspirations and live a life of dignity.
In addition to growing organic fruit and veg 700 farmers from the communities were targeted through other initiatives – they were:
• trained in agroecology and enhanced knowledge of agroforestry practices.
• engaged in Village Savings and Loans Associations
• trained in financial literacy, business skills, gender, and human rights.
Additional initiatives
With additional funding to the project from the Det Nytter Foundation and others, DanChurchAid Uganda, in partnership with the JP Management Foundation, established the Orange Flesh Sweet Potato micro bakery training and business incubation center in Arua district, where over 200 youth, women, and urban refugees were trained in the use of Orange Flesh Sweet Potatoes flour as value addition in their baking activities.
In partnership with the World Resource Institute (WRI) and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), farmers were trained in the use of renewable energy irrigation systems that boost productivity and allow the farmers to grow more crops for longer – this was especially important during the dry season.
The video features key results from the Fresh Fruit Nexus Project.