Ugandan Youth Transform Slums into Sustainable Urban Farms

Urban Farming Initiative in Kampala

• 💡 A community initiative in Kamwokya, an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda, is teaching young people to grow food in tight urban spaces.
• 📌 The program utilizes containers and vertical gardens to maximize food production in limited areas.

Tackling Youth Unemployment and Food Insecurity

• 🎯 Launched in February 2024, the initiative aims to address youth unemployment and food insecurity in a low-income settlement.
• 💰 The program seeks to shift the mindset of young people towards agriculture and create job opportunities through innovative urban farming.

Impact on Trainees and Community

• 📈 Nearly 800 youth have received training, with many now cultivating food at home and selling surplus produce in local markets.
• 🌱 Trainees like Michael Cayun are repurposing previously unused spaces, such as verandas, for growing produce like tomatoes and kale.
• 💰 This not only provides food for their own consumption but also offers a source of additional income.

Future Expansion Plans

• 🚀 The program manager, Edward Luiam Galiwango, plans to expand the initiative to other slums across Kampala.