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Silk expert examines the quality of silk cocoons
for marketing in Bushenyi, Uganda. Silk farmers learn to use the silk spinning machine
in Bushenyi, Uganda. Members of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
meet to distribute funds. Members must demonstrate that they have
a working business before they can apply for a loan. Annet Murungi, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's
group in Hoima receives her third loan to help finance her retail
shop. Members must demonstrate that they have a working business
before they can apply for a loan. Naoma Byadakama, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's
group in Hoima has receives two loans to buy goods to sell in her
small retail shop. Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. A member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
receives credit. Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. Members of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
receiving credit. Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. Annet Murungi, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's
group in Hoima has receives two loans to buy goods to sell in her
small retail shop. Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. Annet Murungi, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's
group in Hoima has received two loans to buy goods to sell in her
small retail shop. Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. A member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
has received two loans to buy goods to sell in her small retail
shop she and her husband run. Members must demonstrate that they
have a working business before they can apply for a loan. A member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
has received two loans to buy goods to sell in her small retail
shop she and her husband run. Members must demonstrate that they
have a working business before they can apply for a loan. Members of the Busiisi SIDA women's group in Hoima
meet to distribute funds. Members must demonstrate that they have
a working business before they can apply for a loan. Mrs Njoki, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group
in Hoima receives credit for her poultry enterprise. Members must
demonstrate that they have a working business before they can apply
for a loan. Mrs Njoki, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group
in Hoima receives credit for her poultry enterprise. Members must
demonstrate that they have a working business before they can apply
for a loan. Mrs Njoki, a member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group
in Hoima receives credit for her poultry enterprise. Members must
demonstrate that they have a working business before they can apply
for a loan. Flora Mbabazi, a farmer in Nyamarobyo, has learned
home improvement techniques such as putting clean dishes on a platform
to keep them away from insects. She passes on this knowledge to
her neighbors. Flora Mbabazi, a farmer in Nyamarobyo, weeding around
sweet potatoes. She has acquired knowledge of improved farming techniques
during a farming course. She passes on this knowledge to her neighbors.
Flora Mbabazi, a farmer in Nyamarobyo, putting potatoes
in a storage shed. She has acquired knowledge of improved farming
techniques during a farming course. She passes on this knowledge
to her neighbors. Flora Mbabazi, a farmer in Nyamarobyo, has acquired
knowledge of improved farming techniques during a farming course.
She passes on this knowledge to her neighbors. Using corn cobs as mulch for banana trees on Flora
Mbabazi's farm in Nyamarobyo. Flora has acquired knowledge of improved
farming techniques during a farming course. She passes on this knowledge
to her neighbors. Using corn cobs as mulch for banana trees on Flora
Mbabazi's farm in Nyamarobyo. Flora has acquired knowledge of improved
farming techniques during a farming course. She passes on this knowledge
to her neighbors. Mrs Tainage, weed around sweet potatoes on her neighbors
farm in Nyamarobyo. Mrs Kiiza Rujumba has learned various aspects of
poultry raising such as care and immunization from attending demonstrations
for farmers at the District Farm Institute (DFI) in Bulindi, Uganda.
She started with 30 chickens and now has over 250. Alice Nyamaizi, a potential credit applicant and
member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group works on her food crop.
Members must demonstrate that they have a working business before
they can apply for a loan. A boy helps out on Alice Nyamaizi's farm in Hoima.
Mrs Kiiza Rujumba has learned various aspects of
poultry raising such as care and immunization from attending demonstrations
for farmers at the District Farm Institute (DFI) in Bulindi, Uganda.
She started with 30 chickens and now has over 250. Mrs Kiiza Rujumba feeding chickens in Bulindi, Uganda.
She has attended demonstrations for farmers at the District Farm
Institute. She started out with 30 chickens and now has over 250.
Mrs Kiiza Rujumba feeding chickens in Bulindi, Uganda.
She has learned various aspects of poultry raising such as care
and immunization from attending demonstrations for farmers at the
District Farm Institute (DFI). She started out with 30 chickens
and now has over 250. Mrs Kiiza Rujumba feeding chickens in Bulindi, Uganda.
She has learned various aspects of poultry raising such as care
and immunization from attending demonstrations for farmers at the
District Farm Institute (DFI). She started out with 30 chickens
and now has over 250. Feeding potato leaves to cows increases milk production
and eliminates harmful grazing. Mrs Kiiza Rujumba has learned to
apply zero-grazing and semi-grazing techniques after attending agricultural
demonstrations for farmers at the District Farm Institute (DFI)
in Bulindi, Uganda, Feeding fodder directly to cows eliminates harmful
grazing. Mrs. Kiiza Rujumba has learned to apply zero-grazing and
semi-grazing techniques after attending agricultural demonstrations
for farmers at the District Farm Institute (DFI) in Bulindi, Uganda.
Dayuni Byaruhanga a potential credit applicant and
member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group applies fertilizer to her
tomato crop . Members must demonstrate that they have a working
business before they can apply for a loan. Dayuni Byaruhanga a potential credit applicant and
member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group works on her cassava crop
. Members must demonstrate that they have a working business before
they can apply for a loan. Alice Nyamaizi, a potential credit applicant and
member of the Busiisi SIDA women's group works on her food crop.
Members must demonstrate that they have a working business before
they can apply for a loan. Villagers in Kigorobya are trained in hygiene and
home improvement. They are taught to cover their huts with mud to
keep out insects. Women in Kigorobya harvest groundnuts.The project
provides incentives for on and off-farm income generating activities
Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water
. Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya using a hand pump to collect
fresh drinking water . Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima
district has access to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water
. Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water.
Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water.
Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water.
Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya hand pump fresh drinking water.
Less than 40% of the population of the Hoima district has access
to safe drinking water. Villagers in Kigorobya are trained in hygiene and
home improvement. They are taught to cover their huts with mud to
keep out insects. Gregori Birigenda in front of the home he built himself.
Villagers in Kigorobya are trained in hygiene and home improvement.
They are taught to cover their huts with mud to keep out insects.
Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
well baby clinic, part of the Buhanika Health Unit. Children's weight
and general health is checked and routine vaccines are administered.
Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
well baby clinic, part of the Buhanika Health Unit. Children's weight
and general health is checked and routine vaccines are administered.
Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Mothers and their babies meet with the nurse at the
mobile well baby clinic, part of the Bugambe Health Unit. Children's
weight and general health is checked. Routine vaccines and supplements
such as vitamin A drops for night blindness are administered. Gertrude Byabasaija, and other members of a women's
group in Mujuiju village, crochet and sell their handicrafts in
town. She receives a loan from the project to buy materials. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Adults in Kiduuma learn to read and write the local
dialect Runyoro with teacher Abel Kibakirteicho. Extension workers attend a functional adult literacy
training course in Hoima. They will go on to teach functional adult
literacy in remote areas of the project. Extension workers attend a functional adult literacy
training course in Hoima. They will go on to teach functional adult
literacy in remote areas of the project. Extension workers attend a functional adult literacy
training course in Hoima. They will go on to teach functional adult
literacy in remote areas of the project. Extension workers attend a functional adult literacy
training course in Hoima. They will go on to teach functional adult
literacy in remote areas of the project. Extension workers attend a functional adult literacy
training course in Hoima. They will go on to teach functional adult
literacy in remote areas of the project. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Sylvia Najuwede has learned tailoring skills and
received a loan to buy a sewing machine in Masaka, Uganda. Sylvia Najuwede has learned tailoring skills and
received a loan to buy a sewing machine in Masaka, Uganda. Mrs. Salome Ntalazi on her three ha banana plantation
in Masaka, Uganda. She has five orphaned grandchildren living with
her and she is now repaying her third loan from the project. Mrs. Salome Ntalazi hoeing on her three ha banana
plantation in Masaka, Uganda. She has five orphaned grandchildren
living with her and she is now repaying her third loan from the
project. Mrs. Salome Ntalazi hoeing on her three ha banana
plantation with her granddaughters in Masaka, Uganda. She has five
orphaned grandchildren living with her and she is now repaying her
third loan from the project. Mrs. Salome Ntalazi 's orphaned granddaughter hoeing
on her grandmother's three ha banana plantation in Masaka, Uganda.
She is one of five orphaned grandchildren living with their grandmother.
Mrs. Ntalazi is now repaying her third loan from the project. Mrs. Salome Ntalazi hoeing on her three ha banana
plantation with her granddaughters in Masaka, Uganda. She has five
orphaned grandchildren living with her and she is now repaying her
third loan from the project. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango sun-drying coffee beans that
she will sell in the local market in Masaka, Uganda. She has received
loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize and bean seeds, a sewing
machine, and her three children's' school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango inspecting her maize crop
in Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide
spray, maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango working in field in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize
and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school
fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango sewing clothing for retail
sale in Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide
spray, maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango sewing clothing for retail
sale in Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide
spray, maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Anna Maria Namagembe hand-weaving mats to help
support her eight orphaned grandchildren. She has received two loans
from the project to invest in income-generating activities. Mrs Anna Maria Namagembe hand-weaving mats to help
support her eight orphaned grandchildren. She has received two loans
from the project to invest in income-generating activities. Mrs Anna Maria Namagembe hand-weaving mats to help
support her eight orphaned grandchildren. She has received two loans
from the project to invest in income-generating activities. Mr Joseph Ssali tending eucalyptus and coffee seedlings.
Together with his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure
and seeds. Mr Joseph Ssali tending eucalyptus and coffee seedlings.
Together with his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure
and seeds. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son helping his mother raise
rabbits that she will sell in the local market in Masaka, Uganda.
She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize and bean
seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school fees.
Mr Joseph Ssali's son collecting water to irrigate
coffee seedlings. His parents have received two loans to buy manure
and seeds. Mr Joseph Ssali's son collecting water to irrigate
coffee seedlings. His parents have received two loans to buy manure
and seeds. Mr Joseph Ssali's son watering seedlings in Masaka.
His parents have received two loans to buy manure and seeds. Mr Joseph Ssali's son tending coffee seedlings in
Masaka. His parents have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Mr Joseph Ssali's son tending coffee seedlings in
Masaka. His parents have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Mr Joseph Ssali's son tending coffee seedlings in
Masaka. His parents have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son helping his mother raise
rabbits that she will sell in the local market in Masaka, Uganda.
She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize and bean
seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school fees.
Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son helping his mother raise
rabbits that she will sell in the local market in Masaka, Uganda.
She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize and bean
seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school fees.
Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son helping his mother to
gather ground nuts that she will sell in the local market in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize
and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school
fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son helping his mother to
gather ground nuts that she will sell in the local market in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize
and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school
fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango's son guarding his mothers
ground nuts that she will sell in the local market in Masaka, Uganda.
She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray, maize and bean
seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's' school fees.
Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. Mrs Elizabeth Sentango, a farmer herself, buys fruits
and vegetables from other farmers to sell in the local market in
Masaka, Uganda. She has received loans to pay for insecticide spray,
maize and bean seeds, a sewing machine, and her three children's'
school fees. David Ssekabira, making bricks to support himself
and his two orphaned nephews in Masaka. David has doubled production
since receiving a loan from the project. He is now able to afford
to hire someone to bring him water and cut the soil. David Ssekabira, making bricks to support himself
and his two orphaned nephews in Masaka. David has doubled production
since receiving a loan from the project. He is now able to afford
to hire someone to bring him water and cut the soil. David Ssekabira, making bricks to support himself
and his two orphaned nephews in Masaka. David has doubled production
since receiving a loan from the project. He is now able to afford
to hire someone to bring him water and cut the soil. Mrs. Mary Kanyike picking coffee beans on her farm
in Masaka. She received a loan from the project to buy manure and
hire someone to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned
nephew along with her own five children. Mrs. Mary Kanyike picking coffee beans on her farm
in Masaka. She received a loan from the project to buy manure and
hire someone to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned
nephew along with her own five children. Mrs. Mary Kanyike picking coffee beans on her farm
in Masaka. She received a loan from the project to buy manure and
hire someone to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned
nephew along with her own five children. Mrs. Mary Kanyike picking coffee beans on her farm
in Masaka. She received a loan from the project to buy manure and
hire someone to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned
nephew along with her own five children. Mrs. Mary Kanyike picking coffee beans on her farm
in Masaka. She received a loan from the project to buy manure and
hire someone to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned
nephew along with her own five children. Mrs. Mary Kanyike on her coffee farm in Masaka. She
received a loan from the project to buy manure and hire someone
to weed her four ha. She is taking care of an orphaned nephew along
with her own five children. Mr Joseph Ssali tending eucalyptus and coffee seedlings.
Together with his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure
and seeds. Lehama Hajati working in her dry goods store in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received two loans from the project to stock her
store. Mr Joseph Ssali tending coffee plants. Together with
his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Mr Joseph Ssali tending coffee plants. Together with
his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Mr Joseph Ssali tending coffee plants. Together with
his wife, they have received two loans to buy manure and seeds.
Lehama Hajati working in her dry goods store in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received two loans from the project to stock her
store. Lehama Hajati working in her dry goods store in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received two loans from the project to stock her
store. Lehama Hajati working in her dry goods store in Masaka,
Uganda. She has received two loans from the project to stock her
store. Lehama Hajati weighing flour in her dry goods store
in Masaka, Uganda. She has received two loans from the project to
stock her store. Annette Salika, poultry farmer, has received three
loans from the project for making improvement on the farm and investing
in poultry. |
Annette Salika, poultry farmer, has received three
loans from the project for making improvement on the farm and investing
in poultry. Annette Salika, poultry farmer, feeding chickens
on her farm. She has received three loans from the project for making
improvement on the farm and investing in poultry. David Ssekabira, making bricks to support himself
and his two orphaned nephews in Masaka. David has doubled production
since receiving a loan from the project. He is now able to afford
to hire someone to bring him water and cut the soil. The Butali cluster secretary making a group loan
payment at the bank in Masaka. The Butali cluster secretary making a group loan
payment at the bank in Masaka. The Butali cluster secretary making a group loan
payment at the bank in Masaka. A nurse visiting with a patient in her home health
clinic in Masaka. Imelda Nalubowa has invested in medicine and other
equipment with a loan from the project. By working out of her home,
she is able to earn more than when she worked in a nearby hospital.
Imelda Nalubowa, a nurse working out of her home
health clinic in Masaka. She has invested in medicine and other
equipment with a loan from the project. By working out of her home,
she is able to earn more than when she worked in a nearby hospital.
Radio repairman Pasko Mwanje teaching young men his
trade in Masaka. Radio repairman Pasko Mwanje teaching young men his
trade in Masaka. Radio repairman Pasko Mwanje teaching young men his
trade in Masaka. Mrs. Florence Jingo picking passion fruit on her
farm in Masaka. She received her first loan in 1994 to plant passion
fruits. Mrs. Jingo is now using her second loan to restore her banana
plantation. She is a widow with three children and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Florence Jingo picking passion fruit on her
farm in Masaka. She received her first loan in 1994 to plant passion
fruits. Mrs. Jingo is now using her second loan to restore her banana
plantation. She is a widow with three children and three grandchildren.
Credit officer receiving payments, from the Butali
group, on loans acquired from the project, in Masaka. Mrs. Florence Jingo on her farm in Masaka. She received
her first loan in 1994 to plant passion fruits. Mrs. Jingo is now
using her second loan to restore her banana plantation. She is a
widow with three children and three grandchildren. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Women from the Butali group meeting and making payments
on loans acquired from the project in Masaka. Mrs. Mary Kanyike, coffee farmer, received a loan
from the project to buy manure and hire someone to weed her four
ha. She is taking care of an orphaned nephew along with her own
five children Joachim Ddumba, 22, works in the radio and TV repair
shop that he owns in Masaka. He has received four years of training
and two loans from UWESO. With the loan, he was able to buy equipment
for the shop, such as motors, screwdrivers, and a soddering iron.
Joachim lost both of his parents to AIDS at the age of 17. Joachim Ddumba, 22, works in the radio and TV repair
shop that he owns in Masaka. He received four years of training
and two loans from UWESO. With the loan, he was able to buy equipment
for the shop, such as motors, screwdrivers, and a soddering iron.
Joachim lost both of his parents to AIDS at the age of 17. Harriet Namir gathers and peels bananas alongside
her child near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Bernadette Nakayima , 70, is taking care of 34 children
in her home in Kalagala, eight km from Masaka. She has been benefiting
from UWESO support since 1995 and has a small kiosk where she sells
oil, soap, sugar, firewood, and fish. Bernadette Nakayima , 70, is taking care of 34 children
in her home in Kalagala, eight km from Masaka. She has been benefiting
from UWESO support since 1995 and has a small kiosk where she sells
oil, soap, sugar, firewood, and fish. Bernadette Nakayima , 70, is taking care of 34 children
in her home in Kalagala, eight km from Masaka. She has been benefiting
from UWESO support since 1995 and has a small kiosk where she sells
oil, soap, sugar, firewood, and fish. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Bernadette Nakayima , 70, is taking care of 34 children
in her home in Kalagala, eight km from Masaka. She has been benefiting
from UWESO support since 1995 and has a small kiosk where she sells
oil, soap, sugar, firewood, and fish. Bernadette Nakayima , 70, is taking care of 34 children
in her home in Kalagala, eight km from Masaka. She has been benefiting
from UWESO support since 1995 and has a small kiosk where she sells
oil, soap, sugar, firewood, and fish. Harriet Namir gathers and peels bananas alongside
her child near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Harriet Namir buys tomatoes to sell in her mother's
shop in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Harriet Namir buys tomatoes to sell in her mother's
shop near Masaka. Harriet Namir buys tomatoes to sell in her mother's
shop near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Regina Nankabirwa, 40, a widow for over a decade,
has lost many relatives to AIDS. She has 18 children under her care,
ten of which are orphans. Regina joined UWESO in 1997 and received
her first loan to start a small business. She owns a retail shop
in the town of Kitante, near Masaka. Mary Nansubuga, a widow who joined UWESO in 1997
is taking care of 7 orphans. Mary Nansubuga, a widow who joined UWESO in 1997
is taking care of seven orphans. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers harvest sunflowers in Alela village, where
the plant has been introduced. The Vegetable Oil Development Project
is helping farmers cultivate, produce and sell oil from vegetables
in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers in Alela village weed sunflower plants. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Joyce Flora, 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, separate sunflower seeds before drying them in the sun
and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before, we were just
growing sesame, and that was for our use...the sunflower is for
money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Close-up of a sunflower. The Vegetable Oil Development
Project is assisting farmers cultivate, produce, and sell oil from
vegetables in Lira District, northern Uganda. Close-up of a sunflower. The Vegetable Oil Development
Project is assisting farmers cultivate, produce, and sell oil from
vegetables in Lira District, northern Uganda. Farmers in Alela village plant sunflower seeds. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers in Alela village plant sunflower seeds. The
Vegetable Oil Development Project is assisting farmers to cultivate,
produce, and sell oil from vegetables in Lira District, northern
Uganda. Farmers in Alela village spread sunflower seeds in
the sun to dry before pressing them for oil. Farmers in Alela village spread sunflower seeds in
the sun to dry before pressing them for oil. Joyce Flora , 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, and grandaughter, separate sunflower seeds before drying
them in the sun and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before,
we were just growing sesame, and that was for our use...the sunflower
is for money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Joyce Flora , 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, separate sunflower seeds before drying them in the sun
and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before, we were just
growing sesame, and that was for our use...the sunflower is for
money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Joyce Flora , 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, and grandaughter, separate sunflower seeds before drying
them in the sun and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before,
we were just growing sesame, and that was for our use...the sunflower
is for money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Joyce Flora, 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, separate sunflower seeds before drying them in the sun
and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before, we were just
growing sesame, and that was for our use...the sunflower is for
money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Ventorina Akech, 40, separates sunflower seeds before
drying them in the sun and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says,
Before, we were just growing sesame, and that was for our use...the
sunflower is for money. I bought two cows from last year's profits.
Joyce Flora, 75 (right), and her daughter, Ventorina
Akech, 40, separate sunflower seeds before drying them in the sun
and pressing them for oil. Ventorina says, Before, we were just
growing sesame, and that was for our use ...the sunflower is for
money. I bought two cows from last year's profits. Jacinta Atwar works with her husband on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District.They are weeding
and preparing the soil in order to plant beans between the cotton
rows. Growing cotton to sell for oil production has been very successful
for the Atwars. They have been able to send their seven children
to school and buy them school uniforms. Jacinta Atwar works with her husband on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Jacinta is pregnant
with their eighth child. Jacinta Atwar works with her husband on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Jacinta is pregnant
with their eighth child. Michael Atwar works with his wife on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Growing cotton
to sell for oil production has been very successful for the Atwars.
Next year, I plan to build an iron-roofed house, says Michael. Michael Atwar works with his wife on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Growing cotton
to sell for oil production has been very successful for the Atwars.
Next year, I plan to build an iron-roofed house, says Michael. Close-up of a sunflower. The Vegetable Oil Development
Project is assisting farmers cultivate, produce, and sell oil from
vegetables in Lira District, northern Uganda. Close-up of a sunflower. The Vegetable Oil Development
Project is assisting farmers cultivate, produce, and sell oil from
vegetables in Lira District, northern Uganda. Close-up of a weed growing amongst cotton rows in
Acungkena village, Lira District. Jacinta and Michael Atwar work on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. They are weeding
and preparing the soil in order to plant beans between the cotton
rows. Growing cotton to sell for oil production has been very successful
for the Atwars. They have been able to send their seven children
to school and buy them school uniforms. Jacinta and Michael Atwar on their five-acre cotton
field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Growing cotton to sell
for oil production has been very successful for the Atwars. They
have been able to send their seven children to school and buy them
school uniforms. Next year, I plan to build an iron-roofed house,,
says Michael. Michael Atwar works with his wife on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District. Growing cotton
to sell for oil production has been very successful for the Atwars.
Next year, I plan to build an iron-roofed house, says Michael. Jacinta Atwar works with her husband on their five-acre
cotton field in Acungkena village, Lira District.They are weeding
and preparing the soil in order to plant beans between the cotton
plants. Growing cotton to sell for oil production has been very
successful for the Atwars. They have been able to send their seven
children to school and buy them school uniforms. Gideon Okello, 65, works on his six-acre cotton field
in Acungkena village, Lira District. He has 14 children and three
wives. He also grows beans, sunflowers, sesame and millet. Gideon Okello, 65, works on his six-acre cotton field
in Acungkena village, Lira District. He has 14 children and three
wives. He also grows beans, sunflowers, sesame and millet. Gideon Okello, 65, works on his six-acre cotton field
in Acungkena village, Lira District. He has 14 children and three
wives. He also grows beans, sunflowers, sesame and millet. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. Inside a cotton oil production facility in Lira town,
Uganda. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. A group of local sunflower growers have bought the
machinery to produce their own oil in Alebtong village, Lira District.
The 20 member group, 'Otim Ikomwa' or 'Let's Do It Ourselves', also
bottles and sells the oil directly to consumers. Inside a cotton oil production facility in Lira town,
Uganda. Idrissi Mpanimanya, 42, in Buswekera, Hoima district
is preparing to plant beans on his farm . He places sticks to define
the space for each plant. With this new technology, we have started
growing pineapples, bananas, cabbage and beans. He has received
training in organic, sustainable farming methods, acquiring knowledge
that he passes on. My neighbors have come to me to learn what I
am doing here, says Idrissi. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. Having
learned to use compost and manure effectively, they are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. Having
learned to use compost and manure effectively, they are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. Having
learned to use compost and manure effectively, they are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Moses Wandera and his wife, Grace, prune banana plants
in Buswekera, Hoima district. Beatrice Wabyona, 27, in Buswekera village, Hoima
District is a beneficiary of the IFAD-funded District Development
Project. She started a chicken farm and now has 189 chickens for
egg laying, with a production of 150 eggs per day, and another 170
chicks. She received her first loan to buy chicks, feed and vaccines
in August 1999 and was able to pay back the loan in six months.
Beatrice Wabyona, 27, in Buswekera village, Hoima
District is a beneficiary of the IFAD-funded District Development
Project. She started a chicken farm and now has 189 chickens for
egg laying, with a production of 150 eggs per day, and another 170
chicks. She received her first loan to buy chicks, feed and vaccines
in August 1999 and was able to pay back the loan in six months.
Close-up of chickens in Buswekera village, Hoima
District. Beatrice Wabyona, 27, in Buswekera village, Hoima
District is a beneficiary of the IFAD-funded District Development
Project. She started a chicken farm and now has 189 chickens for
egg laying, with a production of 150 eggs per day, and another 170
chicks. She received her first loan to buy chicks, feed and vaccines
in August 1999 and was able to pay back the loan in six months.
Beatrice Wabyona, 27, in Buswekera village, Hoima
District is a beneficiary of the IFAD-funded District Development
Project. She started a chicken farm and now has 189 chickens for
egg laying, with a production of 150 eggs per day, and another 170
chicks. She received her first loan to buy chicks, feed and vaccines
in August 1999 and was able to pay back the loan in six months.
A pig farmer constructs a new pig pen in Buswekera
village, Hoima District. Close-up of bee hives in Buswekera village, Hoima
District. Beatrice Wabyona, 27, in Buswekera village, Hoima
District is a beneficiary of the IFAD-funded District Development
Project. She started a chicken farm and now has 189 chickens for
egg laying, with a production of 150 eggs per day, and another 170
chicks. She received her first loan to buy chicks, feed and vaccines
in August 1999 and was able to pay back the loan in six months.
Idrissi Mpanimanya, 42, in Buswekera, Hoima district
is feeding grass that he grows on the farm to his cow. He has received
training in organic, sustainable farming methods, acquiring knowledge
that he passes on. My neighbors have come to me to learn what I
am doing here, says Idrissi. Idrissi Mpanimanya, 42, in Buswekera, Hoima district
is preparing to plant beans on his farm . He places sticks to define
the space for each plant. With this new technology, we have started
growing pineapples, bananas, cabbage and beans. He has received
training in organic, sustainable farming methods, acquiring knowledge
that he passes on. My neighbors have come to me to learn what I
am doing here, says Idrissi. Idrissi Mpanimanya, 42, in Buswekera, Hoima district
is preparing to plant beans on his farm . He places sticks to define
the space for each plant. With this new technology, we have started
growing pineapples, bananas, cabbage and beans. He has received
training in organic, sustainable farming methods, acquiring knowledge
that he passes on. My neighbors have come to me to learn what I
am doing here, says Idrissi. A farmer in Buswekera village, Hoima District, spreads
manure on a pineapple crop. The farm owner has received training
in organic, sustainable farming methods, acquiring knowledge that
he passes on. My neighbors have come to me to learn what I am doing
here, says Idrissi. Close-up of a pineapple crop in Buswekera village,
Hoima District. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. Having
learned to use compost and manure effectively, they are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Moses Wandera prunes banana plants in Buswekera,
Hoima district. Moses Wandera and his wife, Grace, prune banana plants
in Buswekera, Hoima district. Moses Wandera and his wife, Grace, prune banana plants
in Buswekera, Hoima district. Moses Wandera prunes banana plants in Buswekera,
Hoima district. Moses Wandera and his wife, Grace, prune banana plants
in Buswekera, Hoima district. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. They
have learned to use compost and manure effectively. They are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
work in their cabbage field in Buswekera, Hoima district. They were
trained in sustainable and organic agriculture by the project. They
have learned to use compost and manure effectively. They are cultivating
tomatoes and cabbage and will plant green pepper, and watermelon
next season. Sayuni Byaruhanga , 38, and her husband John, 42,
in front of the house that they are building in Buswekera, Hoima
district. |
