In 2022, Agnes borrowed 50,000 shillings from Mon Kanyakino Self Help Group to start a business of buying and selling silverfish, tomatoes, and groundnuts. After repaying the loan, Agnes now raises school fees, clothes, and scholastic materials for her children through the micro-business. She also contributes to the construction of her family’s permanent house and...
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Joyce Mary: From a school dropout to a community leader
My name is Joyce. I am 35 years and I want to thank God for what He has done for me through Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO U). I dropped out of school in Senior One because my parents could not afford the school fees payments. I immediately got married and produced children. Now, I...
From Starvation to UGX 7M Annual Income; The Story of Sonia’s improved farming skills
A few years ago, Sonia was a subsistence farmer who used to grow a few crops on a small piece of land. “The food was only for home consumption but this would run out within a short time and we would end up starving, especially during the long dry spells,” Sonia explained. She however says...
Dimirira CLA advocates for water well rehabilitation.
Before the formation of the Dimilira Cluster Level Association, the people of Bunyafa Sub-County in Sironko District suffered many issues in the community, among them a lack of access to clean water for drinking and domestic use. This exposed them to the risk of many preventable diseases, like typhoid, diarrhea, and dysentery. In November 2019,...
How Church Savings Group changed life for a Divorced Single Mother in Lwengo
Divorce often means the end of the road for most women in poor communities. But for Mable Ndagire a CCT Member in Kinoni Baptist church, it marked the opening of a new one. Ndagire’s husband divorced her, over her refusal to convert to Islam. Rather than succumbing to the trying demand, she joined Kinoni Baptist...
Improving and Maintaining the Health Status of Children
Parents are empowered to understand the importance of and value of child education
Children Youth and Communities for Change (CYCC)
Share an Opportunity Uganda launched the Children Youth and Communities for Change (CYCC) program in Kaberamaido District in Jun 2018 with support from Transform Aid International. The nine years long program, is being implemented in three year phases, in the 74 communities of Kaberamaido and Aperikira Sub Counties in Kaberamaido District. Goal To empower the...
Climate Resilience & Disaster Management
Goal: For Climate Resilience and Livelihoods. Impact Goals: Partner communities improve access to water to enhance agro – forestry, natural resource management and health. Partner communities develop and apply skills and knowledge of alternative, sustainable livelihood options through hands-on demonstration and shared learning.
Community Empowerment for the Wellbeing of Vulnerable Children – SIRONKO
We operate in Bunyafa Sub County, Sironko District. Project Goal Improved quality of life of children in Bunyafa Sub County by 2025. Overall Project Objective: Improved quality of life for 2650 vulnerable children and their caregivers in Bunyafa sub county by 2025. Project Outcomes: Improved income levels of 1600 vulnerable women in Bunyafa Sub County...
Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD)
Share an Opportunity Uganda SAO U supported by Red een Kind (REK) implements the CCCD Programme in 90 villages of Awach and Lotuke Sub Counties, Abim District. Program Goal: Children living in a community that fulfills their wellbeing. Outcomes: Healthy Children in Partner Communities of Awach and Lotuke Sub Counties. Children safeguarded from neglect and...