LWF Uganda supports vulnerable refugees and host communities to achieve self-reliance, dignity and food security through a range of livelihoods interventions. We focus on both skills and systems — equipping people with practical tools while also strengthening the environment around them for long-term sustainability.
Our approach combines:
Economic empowerment
- Vocational skills training in trades like tailoring, mechanics, hairdressing and carpentry
- Small business development and entrepreneurship support
- Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to boost financial inclusion and household income
Agriculture and food security
- Support for crop diversification to improve nutrition and food supply
- Training in modern agronomic practices, farming as a business, post-harvest handling, value addition and marketing
- Seed multiplication and promotion of climate-smart techniques to improve yields and build resilience to shocks
Sustainability
- Integration of climate-smart agriculture and environmentally responsible practices
- Promotion of market access and linkages to help households move beyond subsistence
- Ongoing focus on nutrition and food sustainability at the household level
By investing in people’s skills and strengthening local markets, we help communities transition from dependency to resilience, creating dignified and lasting sources of income.