Focus on Uganda
September 2023
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Remarks from the Country Director
It brings me great joy to introduce this special edition of our newsletter, which highlights the remarkable progress of SAA’s efforts in Uganda. Our activities focus on building the capacity of farmers and extension personnel across districts, championing Regenerative Agricultural (RA) practices that restore soil fertility and biodiversity within our farming ecosystems.
Voices from the Field
In 2014, Apolot Christine’s savings at a local cooperative were a paltry 120,000UGX (USD 32), but by the end of 2022, she had banked UGX 1,740,000 (USD 464). Her rapid income growth was spurred by training provided by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) under its Agricultural Market Support (AMS) project, supported by the World Food Programme (WFP)…
Voices from the Field
Just three years ago, Korobe Annaniah, was a struggling farmer, worn down with loans, school fees for his children and many other recurring expenses. As a young man, he had envisioned life, at the age of 57, full of wealth and tranquility, but his farming enterprise kept failing him, with meagre harvests each year and even lower sales…
Voices from the FIeld
“I’m happy that I did not give up on growing iron-rich beans because they have a high demand from local markets and people, due to their nutritional benefits, particularly for children and pregnant women.”…
Activities
For three exciting days, from June 21 to June 23, 2023, 111 extension workers, including 34 women, gathered at Makerere University’s School of Agricultural Sciences for intensive training on ethics, planning, communication, conflict management, and inclusivity. …
Activities
In August 2023, Napak district officials visited one of the SAA’s project sites supported by WFP and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Apetolim subcounty of Uganda. The project is one of two One Stop Center Associations (OSCAs) – in Kole and Napak districts – aimed at revitalizing and digitalizing agricultural cooperatives….
Activities
Between June 22 and June 28, 2023, SAA hosted a nutrition extravaganza spanning Uganda’s Otuke, Kole, Rakai, and Isingiro districts. About 200 participants in each district, comprising vibrant mix of farmers, locals, and officials, came together for epic showcases of diverse farm treasures and nourishing meals. …
Activities
In June 2023, Nobutaka Nakamura, a Japan Overseas Cooperation (JOCV) Volunteer specializing in vegetable and rice production, arrived in Uganda’s Nakaseke Climate Smart village looking to transform the community’s agricultural prospects…
Activities
By the end of 2023, 145 farmers (32 women) in Ethiopia will have enhanced their skills and production capacity in wheat seed cultivation. This group is part of 856 farmers (377 women), who were trained by SAA alongside 181 Extension Agents (35 women) on the intricacies of quality seed production and the inspection procedures and regulations in Ethiopia….
Activities
On August 7, 2023, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) renewed its dedication to agricultural transformation in Nigeria, focusing on uplifting smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. …
Activities
Four out of five Community Saving for Investing in Agribusiness (CSIA) groups trained by SAA-Mali have applied and received development loans from the Nyèsigiso microfinance institution….
