Agriculture shapes future, Buyala
In many rural regions of Uganda, children and young adults grow up with limited access to education and few job opportunities. At the same time, agriculture plays a central role in the daily lives of most families. The project links these two areas. It creates new opportunities for young people to develop their skills and build a reliable income for the long term.
The project
Many families in the Buyala area of Jinja District rely on small-scale farming and have limited access to quality education. Schools are often overcrowded or too expensive for low-income households, and young people frequently finish their studies without practical skills or employment opportunities.
Agriculture Shapes Future addresses these challenges by combining education with hands-on learning. A primary school provides children from disadvantaged families with access to quality education, with particularly poor children attending for free. In addition, students acquire practical skills, for example in craftsmanship and agriculture.
Alongside the school, a 10-hectare model organic farm is being developed. Sustainable farming methods are used without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The farm serves as a learning space for students while also providing jobs for young adults in the region.
Local smallholder farmers are trained in sustainable agriculture through workshops and hands-on sessions. The goal is to increase their yields and establish long-term, stable income sources.
A portion of the revenue from the farm supports the school and other educational initiatives, creating a sustainable model that links education, income, and sustainable farming.
