Uganda

Uganda was once the "Pearl of Africa", but decades of unrest have burdened the nation with a struggling economy, sanitation and hygiene problems, and families impacted by HIV/AIDS. Despite making enormous progress in significantly reducing countrywide poverty over the last two decades, 31 per cent of the population still lives on less than $2 a day, and poverty remains deep-rooted in the country's rural areas where more than 85 per cent of the population depends on farming as their primary source of income. The families in FH partnered communities, however, are facing these obstacles with resilience and determination.

In 2009/10 the communities of Marare and Nashisa decided to partner with FH and embark on a new development journey.

Strengthening leadership structures are working to prevent and mitigate the impact of increasing natural disasters. Education is improving as teachers receive training and parents are equipped with the tools they need to support their children. Sustainable farming and Savings and Loans groups are raising the level of income for many families. Health is improving as mothers learn and share simple but lifesaving health information. Suffice to say, these communities are hitting poverty hard from every side.

Marare is scheduled to graduate from FH programming in 2019, with Nashisa right behind it in 2020.


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