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Uganda

Uganda

International Coffee Partners in Uganda

Uganda has one of the largest numbers of coffee-growing households in the world. Coffee is one of the most exported commodities, contributing almost a third of foreign export earnings. However, most coffee producers are smallholder farming families. As coffee is the main cash crop in Uganda, it is one of the key income sources for many smallholder farmer families. Still, coffee farmers in Uganda face various challenges, which need to be overcome.

The current project is located in the districts of Luwero, Nakasongola and Nakaseke in Central Uganda. ICP in Uganda focuses on:

  • strengthening the livelihood of farming families through diversified production systems,
  • increasing the families' resilience to climate change,
  • empowering farmer organizations,
  • supporting the capacity and performance of existing cooperatives,
  • promoting gender equality through a gender household approach,
  • improving the involvement of youths.

Achievements Since the First Project Started

36,569

Total households reached since 2001

9,075 ha

Impacted farmland in current phase

30 %

Adoption rate for Good Agricultural Practices in 2022

95 %

Climate-smart agricultural practices adoption rate in 2022

40 %

Rate of women in project activities and trainings in 2022

230

Number of supported farmer organizations in current phase

Current Project Phase

We aim to improve the livelihood situation of smallholder families in Uganda by:

  • increasing smallholder families resilience to climate change,
  • strengthening the exchange between local stakeholders through a Community of Practice,
  • strengthening the service delivery of commercially focused Depot Committees,
  • supporting 12 existing cooperatives through the extension structure of the Farmer Field School network.

To support climate change resilience of smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda, the approach of the initiative for coffee&climate (c&c) has been incorporated into the project. c&c fosters climate-smart agricultural practices throughout the coffee value chain focusing production and processing. It also strengthens adaptation and mitigation strategies. Learning and experiences are documented to share them locally and internationally via the coffee&climate toolbox.

Catherine Nakibuule

Catherine’s Inspiring Leadership Journey

They say that the key to a successful organization is good leadership. Catherine Nakibuule (38), from Nakaseke District in Central Uganda embodies just that. Over the years due to her integrity, commitment, and positive attitude, she has been very successful in various leadership roles. Not only is Catherine the Woman District Councillor in the Nakaseke District local government, but she is also the Chairperson of Semuto Coffee Farmer’s Cooperative Society LTD. After being recently elected, Catherine has taken the cooperative to the next level.


Discover her Story