Mukono Hand In Hand – EIAHL Project

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Mukono Hand in Hand Uganda implemented the project “Empowering Inclusive Agriculture for Healthy Lives” (EIAHL) between May-September 2025. The initiative aimed to improve nutrition, strengthen livelihoods, and promote social inclusion through practical, climate-smart farming activities at a special needs primary school and within the surrounding community.

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The project established several agricultural initiatives, including vegetable gardens, mushroom production, rabbit and pig farming, fish ponds, and crop cultivation of beans and maize. These activities provided nutritious food for learners and helped improve school meals, while also creating opportunities for income generation and agricultural skill development.

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In total, 125 learners have gained hands-on agricultural skills integrated into their academic curriculum, while parents and community members have started acquiring knowledge in sustainable farming, nutrition, and financial literacy. Importantly, the inclusion of children with disabilities and women in all activities has strengthened social cohesion, reduced stigma, and promoted gender equality.

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By combining food production, skills training, and community engagement, the project contributed to improved nutrition, increased resilience among families, and strengthened opportunities for income generation. The initiative also established sustainable systems, such as breeding cycles for livestock and household-level agriculture, that will allow the benefits to continue beyond the project period.

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Application Year 2025 – Theme: Good Health and Well-being

Grant: 254 000 (SEK)