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1. Background
Communities in Sokolo and Kisubi in Wakiso District are experiencing increasing socio-economic and environmental pressures despite their proximity to Uganda’s capital. Rapid population growth has not been matched with adequate employment opportunities, leaving many young people without viable livelihoods. National estimates indicate that over 33% of youth are unemployed, while many more are underemployed in informal, low-income work. Additionally, more than 48% of youth lack practical, employable skills, limiting their ability to participate in productive economic activities.
Women in these communities face even greater challenges. Limited access to finance, productive assets, and skills constrains their ability to generate income and support their households. As a result, many families remain trapped in cycles of poverty, affecting children’s nutrition, education, and health outcomes.
Environmental degradation further exacerbates these challenges. Declining soil fertility and unsustainable farming practices reduce agricultural productivity, while organic wasteâ€"particularly from livestockâ€"is often underutilized. At the same time, access to reliable water for both domestic use and small-scale agriculture remain inadequate, placing a disproportionate burden on women and limiting opportunities for livelihood diversification.
This project responds to these interconnected challenges through an integrated and sustainable development model built on strong local institutions:
• Kisubi Technical Institute (St. Benedict Technical School Kisubi) â€" a reputable technical institution that has been developing youth with practical skills since 1953, providing a strong foundation for vocational training and innovation.
• Serwanga Women Foundation (Sokolo) â€" a community-based women’s group actively working to improve their livelihoods through collective savings, enterprise development, and mutual support.
The initiative is designed to deliver high-impact results: youth transition into earning a living through practical training and apprenticeships; women generate sustainable income through poultry enterprises; agricultural productivity improvement through organic farming; and access to solar-powered water enhancing both household welfare and economic activity. These interconnected interventions create a multiplier effect, driving long-term community transformation
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