Namuluuta Jalia · Kaliro
From Groundnut Farming to Value-Added Enterprise
Eight bags from one acre, school fees paid, and value-added groundnuts sold through her own shop.
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Uganda Agency for Development (UGAD) is a faith-based, non-profit organisation committed to transforming lives and communities through sustainable, inclusive and people-centred development.
Figures from AMUKA Busoga Region Initiative field reports (August & November 2025). Impact dashboard to expand as verified data is confirmed.
Founded on Christian values and a commitment to servant leadership, UGAD works alongside communities, government institutions, faith organisations, the private sector and development partners to address social and economic challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our programmes empower individuals, strengthen institutions, improve livelihoods and promote inclusive growth — ensuring development is locally owned and sustainable.
We implement integrated programmes that address the root causes of poverty and inequality across Uganda.
Improved practices, climate-smart farming, seed multiplication and market access that raise productivity and household incomes.
Entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, savings mobilisation and income diversification that build household resilience.
Skills training, mentorship, leadership and employment readiness — empowering young people as catalysts for national development.
Advancing women's leadership, financial inclusion, business development and decision-making for stronger communities.
Strengthening local institutions, governance and leadership so communities can sustain their own development.
Evidence-based programming, monitoring and learning that promote transparency and demonstrate measurable impact.
"A progressive and Godly Society."
A transformed society where every individual and community enjoys sustainable livelihoods, dignity and equal opportunities to realise their full potential.
"To promote social-economic development through holistic community-based initiatives."
To promote holistic and sustainable socio-economic development through community empowerment, strategic partnerships, institutional strengthening and responsible stewardship of resources.
Implemented with farmer groups in Namutumba District, the project promotes improved groundnut production through a revolving seed model. Rather than a one-time hand-out, farmers return part of their harvest each season, and the recovered seed is redistributed to new households — so the initiative expands naturally while strengthening community ownership.
We believe sustainable development is achieved when communities become active participants in designing and implementing solutions that improve their own lives.
Our approach combines faith-based values, community participation, accountability, innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver measurable and lasting impact.
Learn About UGADMeet the farmers behind the figures — five households in Kaliro and Namutumba whose harvests, incomes and ambitions have grown with the AMUKA project.
Eight bags from one acre, school fees paid, and value-added groundnuts sold through her own shop.
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A first season that transformed his household income — and made him the farmer others consult.
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Yields more than doubled, and she now teaches her community how to dry and store properly.
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