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ABOUT US

AFIRD, established in 1997 by a group of professionals recognizing the necessity for a comprehensive approach to rural development, amalgamated their expertise to enhance the nation's progress. Officially recognized as an NGO in 1998 with registration No: S 5914/2404 and Certificate No: 2222, it has the authority to operate across all regions of Uganda. 
The organization is dedicated to promoting integrated and inclusive socio-economic growth by advocating for ecological farming within communities. AFIRD's initiatives are guided by a strategic plan outlining its course. 
With a nationwide scope, AFIRD's current projects are concentrated in the areas of Wakiso, Mpigi, and Mukono districts. 
In its new strategic direction, AFIRD's efforts will concentrate on four core areas: the Farmer-led Development Programme, Youth Empowerment Programme, Advocacy & Lobbying Programme, and Institutional Development to enhance the organization's internal structure alignment.

Vision

AFIRD envisages a society free from hunger and disease living in a peaceful and green environment.






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Mission

Empowering smallholder farming communities for income, food and nutrition security through sustainable faming systems and contributing towards organic agricultural and environment policy development and implementation in Uganda


 

Our Principles

  1. Team work.

  2. Quality work.

  3. Gender equity.

  4. Care for people

  5. Work with nature.

  6. Cultural integration.

  7. Transparency and accountability.

  8. Documentation and information dissemination.

Our Objectives

Implementation of AFIRD’s operational program interventions will be geared at realizing three strategic objectives:

  1. Improved sustainable farming practices of crop and animal production as well as market access among smallholder farmers for food security, household income, and environment conservation (Farmer-led Development Programme).

  2. Catalyse mindset change and strengthen the capacity of youth in Uganda to engage in agriculture as a viable livelihood option (Youth Empowerment Programme).

  3. Promote and advocate for conducive agricultural policies and access to services that affect the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (Advocacy & Lobbying Programme). 

  4. Develop a relevant, dynamic and inspiring organization that is increasingly and flexibly living up to its principles (Institutional Development)

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