A Hunger Project loan helped Edridah Tumushabe Warugaba begin a small poultry business. In doing so, she developed skills which will ensure her success in the future.Ugandan Woman Reaps Lasting Rewards
Uganda
Home / The Latest / Newsroom
Filter by categories:
How to Succeed in Business, THP in Uganda
Munanukye Venance began a small venture in animal husbandry, after attending THP-Uganda trainings in 2004. Today his clever business sense has made the diverse and sustainable enterprise a success. He stands as an outstanding example for his community.
Oprah’s Angel Network Grant Supports Grassroots Development in Uganda
Oprah's Angel Network has awarded a US$50,000 grant to The Hunger Project (THP) to enhance the organization's community mobilization and leadership programs in Uganda. These programs enable rural communities to overcome their own hunger and poverty on a sustainable...
Ugandan Woman Food Farmer Chairs Women’s Group and Village Loan Committee
Mukama Hajira has seen her enterprising efforts grow since joining THP in 2003, and she is now putting her children through school, diversifying her income and chairing the Village Loan Committee.
The Hunger Project-Uganda and Her Choice Collaborate to End Child Marriage
The Hunger Project is excited to be part of Her Choice—an alliance of organizations that are working to halt child marriage in 11 countries, with the long-term goal of supporting the creation of child marriage-free communities in which girls and young women are free to decide if, when and whom to marry.
In Uganda, Hadijja is Elected as an Epicenter Leader and is Determined to Make A Difference
Hadijja is proof that when women are given the resources, tools and information, they can thrive and become key change agents of change benefiting society.
Advances In Ending Child Marriage In Bangladesh, Uganda and Burkina Faso
The Hunger Project’s programs in Bangladesh, Uganda and Burkina Faso are helping end child marriages through legislative changes, advocacy, and educational initiatives.
Hunger Project Country Director of Uganda Calls for Inclusiveness at the UN Hearings
Daisy Owomugasho, The Hunger Project Country Director of Uganda was selected to be a respondent for the UN interactive hearings on the Post-2015 development agenda. She spoke of the need to localize the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure the process is bottom up.
The Hunger Project-Uganda Implements Global Climate Change Alliance Project
In an effort to increase the resilience of rural populations and cope with climate change, The Hunger-Project Uganda co-launched a Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA). Check out how this alliance is increasing the resilience of rural populations to protect the planet.
Robinah, the founding mother of Ugandan epicenters
Honorary Robinah Ssetenda, Woman Councilor of Bukasa Parish at Wakiso Sub County Council in the Wakiso District, dedicates her time to improving the livelihood of her fellow community members. A resident of Bukasa’s “A” village, Robinah was born in 1970 and was...
Uganda Reaches New Heights in Health and Nutrition in 2014
The Hunger Project-Uganda focused on health and nutrition in 2014 with the opening of a new health center.
Community Members Bring Safe Drinking Water to Villages in Uganda
One year ago, it was difficult to access reliable, safe drinking water at many villages in Namayumba Epicenter in Uganda. Today, the community has access to safe water as a result of The Safe Water Enterprise (SWE), a program implemented in collaboration with The Hunger Project (Uganda, Australia and Germany), Siemens Stiftung and SkyJuice Foundation.
Reducing Stigma of HIV in Uganda
Lady Madinah recounts how her local epicenter and community in Uganda helped her not only come to terms with her HIV diagnosis, but also empowered her to stand proud and help others. Read her story.