Raising The Village
@raisingthevillage.bsky.social
Operating at the intersection of community-driven development and data-informed impact, we partner with last-mile farming communities in Sub-Saharan Africa over 24 months to address ultra-poverty through a multi-dimensional program model.
A partner community member in Rubanda tending to a keyhole garden. Keyhole gardens strengthen food security for last-mile households by enabling year-round access to diverse, nutritious vegetables using limited space and resources.
#foodsecurity #nutrition #sustainable #health
#foodsecurity #nutrition #sustainable #health
January 30, 2026 at 6:51 PM
A partner community member in Rubanda tending to a keyhole garden. Keyhole gardens strengthen food security for last-mile households by enabling year-round access to diverse, nutritious vegetables using limited space and resources.
#foodsecurity #nutrition #sustainable #health
#foodsecurity #nutrition #sustainable #health
"I attended training sessions. There was a visible difference in my beans and banana plants. I also learned crossbreeding local chickens with better breeds, vaccinating them, and building a better structure for my pigs." - Godwin. #sustainable #equity #farming #agriculture
January 30, 2026 at 6:48 PM
"I attended training sessions. There was a visible difference in my beans and banana plants. I also learned crossbreeding local chickens with better breeds, vaccinating them, and building a better structure for my pigs." - Godwin. #sustainable #equity #farming #agriculture
From electing their own executive committee to setting rules that keep money secure and in circulation, partner community members in a last-mile village in Bunyangabu share how their VSLA works and the progress it's helping them achieve. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGG...
Community Voices: How VSLAs work for partner communities
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January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
From electing their own executive committee to setting rules that keep money secure and in circulation, partner community members in a last-mile village in Bunyangabu share how their VSLA works and the progress it's helping them achieve. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGG...
"I joined a youth VSLA and started saving UGX 10,000 per week. I borrowed UGX 500,000 to start a poultry project. Income from the poultry business helped me to start a grocery store and a food stall." - Grace, Kagadi District.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"I joined a youth VSLA and started saving UGX 10,000 per week. I borrowed UGX 500,000 to start a poultry project. Income from the poultry business helped me to start a grocery store and a food stall." - Grace, Kagadi District.
@canadadev.bsky.social
@canadadev.bsky.social
1/2 "I took a loan from our VSLA to buy 2 pigs, build a sty, and purchase feed. Over time, both produced multiple piglets, providing a steady stream of income from livestock sales, in addition to our increased income from crops." - Florence, Kagadi District.
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@canadadev.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
1/2 "I took a loan from our VSLA to buy 2 pigs, build a sty, and purchase feed. Over time, both produced multiple piglets, providing a steady stream of income from livestock sales, in addition to our increased income from crops." - Florence, Kagadi District.
@canadadev.bsky.social
@canadadev.bsky.social
Elected by his peers to guide 53 households, Rogers works to ensure that every household adopts good agricultural and hygiene practices. Watch as he shares his experience and what drives him to serve as a community champion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puyu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puyu...
Community Voices: Roger’s role as a community champion
YouTube video by Raising The Village
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December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Elected by his peers to guide 53 households, Rogers works to ensure that every household adopts good agricultural and hygiene practices. Watch as he shares his experience and what drives him to serve as a community champion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puyu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puyu...
1/2 "My coffee plantation improved with organic manure. The plants became greener and produced more cherries. Earlier, I would get roughly 80 kg of fresh cherries from my garden. My first harvest after implementing new techniques yielded over 100 kg." - Innocent, Kitagwenda.
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
1/2 "My coffee plantation improved with organic manure. The plants became greener and produced more cherries. Earlier, I would get roughly 80 kg of fresh cherries from my garden. My first harvest after implementing new techniques yielded over 100 kg." - Innocent, Kitagwenda.
1/2 A community member in Rukungiri harvests fresh coffee berries. With improved agricultural practices for perennial crops, such as using organic compost and selling dry, processed coffee instead of fresh berries, partner households have increased both their yields and sales.
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
1/2 A community member in Rukungiri harvests fresh coffee berries. With improved agricultural practices for perennial crops, such as using organic compost and selling dry, processed coffee instead of fresh berries, partner households have increased both their yields and sales.
#RTVChitChat We explore how innovative farming practices are transforming food security in last-mile communities. Our guest, Michael Odege, Govt Agriculture Officer in Sironko, joins us to discuss the realities of food production in rural communities. youtu.be/qBClaR9XRC4?...
RTV Chit Chat with Michael Odege
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November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#RTVChitChat We explore how innovative farming practices are transforming food security in last-mile communities. Our guest, Michael Odege, Govt Agriculture Officer in Sironko, joins us to discuss the realities of food production in rural communities. youtu.be/qBClaR9XRC4?...
“I grow spinach, onions, cabbage, sukuma wiki, okra, tomatoes, and other vegetables. I would walk two kilometers to buy vegetables in the past. I can now walk into my garden and gather all the vegetables I need in just minutes,” - Pilimena, partner community member.
#health #foodsecurity #equity
#health #foodsecurity #equity
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“I grow spinach, onions, cabbage, sukuma wiki, okra, tomatoes, and other vegetables. I would walk two kilometers to buy vegetables in the past. I can now walk into my garden and gather all the vegetables I need in just minutes,” - Pilimena, partner community member.
#health #foodsecurity #equity
#health #foodsecurity #equity
1/2 For last-mile subsistence #farming communities, organic compost & pesticides are a cost-effective means to enhance productivity and #foodsecurity. With limited resources, smallholder farmers often find synthetic inputs costly and out of reach. #sustainable #communityled
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
1/2 For last-mile subsistence #farming communities, organic compost & pesticides are a cost-effective means to enhance productivity and #foodsecurity. With limited resources, smallholder farmers often find synthetic inputs costly and out of reach. #sustainable #communityled
Until recently, life for 4 young men in a remote village in Bunyangabu was filled with uncertainty. Today, they speak with confidence and pride. Their harvests have improved, they are saving money, and building a poultry business. Read their story - raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/29/t...
Tomorrow Begins Today - Raising The Village
Until recently, life for four young men in a remote village in Bunyangabu district was filled with uncertainty. Godwin (28), Godfrey (29), Cosmas (22), and Godson (25) relied on casual work and subsis...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Until recently, life for 4 young men in a remote village in Bunyangabu was filled with uncertainty. Today, they speak with confidence and pride. Their harvests have improved, they are saving money, and building a poultry business. Read their story - raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/29/t...
“We planted many varieties of vegetables that we didn’t even know of. This has helped me have a balanced diet for my family. My children look healthier, and they love the vegetables. I no longer spend money on medical bills like I used to before.” - Sharon, Amuru district.
#worldfoodday
#worldfoodday
October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“We planted many varieties of vegetables that we didn’t even know of. This has helped me have a balanced diet for my family. My children look healthier, and they love the vegetables. I no longer spend money on medical bills like I used to before.” - Sharon, Amuru district.
#worldfoodday
#worldfoodday
1/2 A partner community member in Buhweju preparing to apply liquid manure on his crops. Organic liquid manure helps last-mile farming communities reduce costs and boost crop growth. #agriculture #farming #organicfarming #income #lastmile #sustainable #knowledge #bestpractice
October 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
1/2 A partner community member in Buhweju preparing to apply liquid manure on his crops. Organic liquid manure helps last-mile farming communities reduce costs and boost crop growth. #agriculture #farming #organicfarming #income #lastmile #sustainable #knowledge #bestpractice
1/2 “I learned about compost pits and organic fertilizers at RTV training. All I needed to invest was my time and energy. When I dug the pits, created compost manure, and tested it on my coffee & banana plants, the yields were much higher than before." - Mark #SustainableFarming
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1/2 “I learned about compost pits and organic fertilizers at RTV training. All I needed to invest was my time and energy. When I dug the pits, created compost manure, and tested it on my coffee & banana plants, the yields were much higher than before." - Mark #SustainableFarming
Justine, a mother & entrepreneur, wears many hats throughout her day - caring for her children, running a business, and participating in her VSLA. Join us for a glimpse into her daily life as she shares her routine from sunrise to sunset. youtu.be/Cs0HwGQatso
Community Voices: From Sunrise to Sunset with Justine
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September 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Justine, a mother & entrepreneur, wears many hats throughout her day - caring for her children, running a business, and participating in her VSLA. Join us for a glimpse into her daily life as she shares her routine from sunrise to sunset. youtu.be/Cs0HwGQatso
1/2 "We used to live independently. We did not have savings groups. Even if someone wanted to start a business, we did not know how to do so. I underwent financial literacy and mindset change training, and joined the Youth VSLA, to save money weekly. " - Busobozi
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September 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
1/2 "We used to live independently. We did not have savings groups. Even if someone wanted to start a business, we did not know how to do so. I underwent financial literacy and mindset change training, and joined the Youth VSLA, to save money weekly. " - Busobozi
@canadadev.bsky.social
@canadadev.bsky.social
"We were homemakers responsible for household chores only. The VSLA and the brick-making project changed the status quo. Traditionally, it has been believed that this work (brick-making) is for men. We have shown women can do it too." - Grace, Women VSLA Chairperson, Kibaale.
September 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"We were homemakers responsible for household chores only. The VSLA and the brick-making project changed the status quo. Traditionally, it has been believed that this work (brick-making) is for men. We have shown women can do it too." - Grace, Women VSLA Chairperson, Kibaale.
Ever wondered what makes our collaboration with last-mile communities impactful? In this special feature, we pull back the curtain to spotlight Team RTV. Read how we collaborate with partner communities, troubleshoot challenges, and turn plans into impact. raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/05/b...
Behind The Scenes - Raising The Village
In this special feature, we pull back the curtain to spotlight Team RTV, the driving force behind program implementation. Guided by a phased timeline and description of our program implementation, see...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Ever wondered what makes our collaboration with last-mile communities impactful? In this special feature, we pull back the curtain to spotlight Team RTV. Read how we collaborate with partner communities, troubleshoot challenges, and turn plans into impact. raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/05/b...
1/2 A hygiene and sanitation training in progress in Rukiga. These hands-on sessions teach and promote essential practices such as constructing household latrines, dish racks, and tippy taps, fostering long-term behavior change, preventing illness, and improving quality of life.
August 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
1/2 A hygiene and sanitation training in progress in Rukiga. These hands-on sessions teach and promote essential practices such as constructing household latrines, dish racks, and tippy taps, fostering long-term behavior change, preventing illness, and improving quality of life.
#JobAlert: We are hiring for multiple positions for our #Uganda office. Visit raisingthevillage.org/careers/
Join our team committed to ending ultra-poverty in last-mile villages through innovative programs. #career #teamwork #togetherwecan #opportunity #tech #techenabled #techjobs
Join our team committed to ending ultra-poverty in last-mile villages through innovative programs. #career #teamwork #togetherwecan #opportunity #tech #techenabled #techjobs
August 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#JobAlert: We are hiring for multiple positions for our #Uganda office. Visit raisingthevillage.org/careers/
Join our team committed to ending ultra-poverty in last-mile villages through innovative programs. #career #teamwork #togetherwecan #opportunity #tech #techenabled #techjobs
Join our team committed to ending ultra-poverty in last-mile villages through innovative programs. #career #teamwork #togetherwecan #opportunity #tech #techenabled #techjobs
1/2 "The agricultural training sessions helped us improve our farming techniques. We also received new seeds of maize, beans, vegetables, Irish potatoes, and tools like drums, pickaxes, and spray pumps." - Vincent, partner community member, Kagadi (supported by @canadadev.bsky.social )
August 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1/2 "The agricultural training sessions helped us improve our farming techniques. We also received new seeds of maize, beans, vegetables, Irish potatoes, and tools like drums, pickaxes, and spray pumps." - Vincent, partner community member, Kagadi (supported by @canadadev.bsky.social )
In 2021, a group of women in Kanungu formed a VSLA and began their journeys towards a better future. Ruth, Lydia, and Agrippina, each with their own success story, prove how unity and knowledge can turn obstacles into opportunity. Read their story raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/06/a...
A Testament to Collective Determination - Raising The Village
In 2021, a group of women in a remote village in Kanungu formed a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) and began their journeys towards a better future. With training in modern farming, financ...
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August 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In 2021, a group of women in Kanungu formed a VSLA and began their journeys towards a better future. Ruth, Lydia, and Agrippina, each with their own success story, prove how unity and knowledge can turn obstacles into opportunity. Read their story raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/06/a...
1/2 "I borrowed from my savings group and bought a sewing machine for my daughter Mariam, who has hearing and speaking disabilities. She enrolled in a two-month tailoring training course, and whenever she is at home, she practices her skills."
- Eseza, Partner Community Member.
- Eseza, Partner Community Member.
August 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
1/2 "I borrowed from my savings group and bought a sewing machine for my daughter Mariam, who has hearing and speaking disabilities. She enrolled in a two-month tailoring training course, and whenever she is at home, she practices her skills."
- Eseza, Partner Community Member.
- Eseza, Partner Community Member.
For Naomi and John, life was very different until six years ago. Through training, quality seeds, and community ownership, they turned it around. Today, they dream bigger: expanding their land and starting a milling business. Read their story - raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/01/f...
From 2019 to Today - Raising The Village
For Naomi and John, life was very different until six years ago. Through training, quality seeds, and community ownership, they turned it around — from building keyhole gardens to advocating for bette...
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August 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
For Naomi and John, life was very different until six years ago. Through training, quality seeds, and community ownership, they turned it around. Today, they dream bigger: expanding their land and starting a milling business. Read their story - raisingthevillage.org/2025/08/01/f...