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Agency for Community Empowerment – (AFCE Uganda)

Agency for Community Empowerment (AFCE) is a youth led not for profit, Non Governmental Organization (NGO) operating in the West Nile Sub region of Uganda. It was established in 2011 by a group of young professionals to address socio-economic and environmental problems affecting the poor and vulnerable youth in the sub region. AFCE formation was and or is to improve the livelihood of the young people by empowering them utilize their full potential towards holistic development through promotion of positive attitude towards work, provision of life skills training, development of market linkages for interdependence and development.

Civil Society Fraternity Partner

AFCE is a partner of the civil society fraternity that seeks to develop capacities and capabilities of small holder farmers in rural communities in Uganda.  This means we work to promote sustainable Agriculture as a strategy for rural development hence improved livelihood of the rural communities. With the target beneficiaries mainly coming from the rural communities, AFCE has a conviction that it can strategically build the capacity of the vulnerable and the poor young people in the West Nile sub region to appropriately and effectively respond to socio-economic and environmental challenges they face; for them to become more productive and fully enjoy quality life. The organization further seeks to contribute to creation of decent work for young people by promoting positive attitude towards work, provide life skills, conduct trainings and develop linkages for interdependence and development. If you find our work useful, please consider making a contribution today. Find out how you can get involved.

Community Empowerment Programmes

Promotion of Climate Resilient Agronomy in Coffee Growing in Nebbi and Zombo and Arua in West Nile by AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
To help farmers cope up and mitigate effects of climate change in coffee production and their other crops and livestock, Read more
Establishment of Community Coffee Nursery Beds in Nebbi and Zombo Districts in West Nile - AFCE Uganda and Uganda Coffee Development Authority - Agency for Community Empowerment
To increase coffee productivity in the region, AFCE established a community coffee multiplication nursery site in one of the micro-stations Read more
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Awareness Campaign in Nebbi - Zombo - West Nile - AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
Gender Based Violence is a silent cancer that has tormented communities in Uganda for so many years. It is responsible Read more
Promotion of Saving with a Purpose - AFCE Uganda - Nebbi and Zombo District - Agency for Community Empowerment
AFCE Uganda introduced the Saving With a Purpose (SWAP) module alongside traditional VSLA among the communities to enable the target Read more
Promotion of Pro-Poor Coffee Value Chain in Nebbi - Arua - Zombo Districts of West Nile by AFCE Uganda and OXFAM - Agency for Community Empowerment
To improve the quality of coffee by small holder’s farmers in the region, AFCE Uganda with support from OXFAM has Read more
Building Farmer Capacity on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management - AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment - Nebbi District West Nile
AFCE Uganda is committed to enhance the capacities and capabilities of the small holder farmers in the country on disaster Read more

Community Impact and Testimonials

Success with Speciality Coffee Production - Increased Coffee Quantity and Quality - Culamuk Micro Processing in Erussi - Nebbi District - AFCE Uganda - Uganda Cofee Development Authority - NAADS - Operation Wealth Creation
The team from Nebbi District Local Government Production and Marketing Department led by the Resident District Commisioner (RDC) and chairperson Read more
Success with Reusable Sanitary Pads in Nebbi Municipality in West Nile - AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
Young women in Nebbi Municipality who received life skills training in making reusable sanitary pads for their own use and Read more
Coffee Seeding Multiplication Nursery in Erussi - Nebbi District - AFCE Uganda
Farmers and local leaders of Nebbi district are happy with AFCE Uganda's partnership with Uganda Coffee Development Authority and National Read more
Environmental Conservation Success Efforts - Youth Bee Keeping Project in Nebbi District - West Nile - AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
Youth groups that were trained by AFCE Uganda with support from The Innovation Village (TIV) believe that the current triggers Read more
Success with Reusable Sanitary Pads in Nebbi Municipality in West Nile - AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
Owiny Grace couldn’t hide her joy while sharing the sad story of her life. Grace a disabled 30 year old Read more
Update - Apiary Farming in Nebbi District Project by AFCE Uganda - Agency for Community Empowerment
Aciro Florence of Got-Aciku village, Ramogi Parish, Kucwiny sub- County in Nebbi District could not hide her joy as she Read more

Community Farming Blog and News

What is Pollination? If you’re a fruit grower, you likely already know how fruit trees reproduce and produce fruit. First, Read more
When you’re far from the nearest toolbox, shed, or truck, there are several dependable tools that can save growers from Read more
Produce wax coatings have revolutionized the freshness and availability of food worldwide, transforming post-harvest handling of fruits and vegetables on Read more
Ever wonder why corrugated cardboard packaging is so popular and widespread? Used in many industries the world over, corrugated packaging Read more
In the agricultural business, growers and packers don’t often want to “accelerate” the rate of their product ripening. After all, Read more
Citrus bloom is in full swing here in the Central Valley. It comes not too far behind the vernal blooms Read more
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