Give 35 families food security in Uganda

Just like other districts of  Busoga sub-region, sugarcane is the main cash crop grown in mayuge. Unfortunately, many families rent out their land to sugarcane farmers for periods as long as six years, receiving money that can barely sustain them for three months. This has worsened poverty and hunger. Children often go to school on empty stomachs and return home to nothing. This cycle has contributed to rising school dropouts and increasing cases of teenage pregnancy.

The Grain for Growth Program is breaking this cycle, starting with the two villages of Kityerera and Lwabala. Over time, farmers have been trained in improved farming methods to boost their harvests and in proper post-harvest handling to reduce grain losses through safe storage.

Today, we share a story of change—proof that growth is possible.

Kigongo, a lifelong farmer from Lwabala, had spent years growing different crops with little success. He often struggled to earn an income and feed his family. Earlier this year, Act4Africa stepped in—not only training him but also providing seeds, fertilizers, and support to plant his one-acre piece of land. He followed every process that he learned during the training.Despite facing challenges such as insect infestation, he managed to harvest 7 bags of grain—about 700kg.

Through training on proper storage, he also purchased two hermetic bags to use alongside the grain silo donated by Act4Africa. For the first time, he had enough food and surplus. In his own words, Kigongo said:
“I’ve never harvested this much before, and I believe this is just the beginning.”

Out of gratitude, he donated 50kg of grain to Act4Africa to help feed children for a week. With his remaining harvest, he can feed his family, sell at least 400kg to schools for income, and even contribute to his children’s school feeding program.

Stories like Kigongo’s show the impact of this work. Families in the program have reported no cases of child malnutrition. With food available at home, there has also been a reduction in violence against women and children, bringing peace and improving family welfare.

Most importantly, these families are starting to redeem their land to grow food which gives us immense joy that our efforts are not in vain.

We are deeply grateful for your support in making it possible for farmers to feed their families and rebuild their lives.