YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish t... read more YICE is a not for profit organization in Uganda with the main aim of implementing sustainable food systems for improved food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and economic resilience for displaced persons. We achieve this by building the capacity of displaced women and youth to sustainably achieve food security, improve their health, restore soils and water and become economically resilient. Our intervention brings together local community stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, the local government, and community members to participate in tailored practical trainings in regenerative farming and climate change awareness, followed up by ongoing direct support to establish traditional food gardens and fruit tree plantings to strengthen community's climate adaptation and resilience. We incorporate cross-cutting concepts such as market linkages, financial literacy, and gender awareness. The solution targets refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities across Uganda.
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By Noah Ssempijja | Program Director
When YICE Uganda set out to support refugee-led organizations to take the lead in regenerative farming, we hoped to spark a new level of ownership and capacity within refugee communities. This... Read the full report ›By Noah | Project Director
Jean has lived in Nakivale for over 5 years, and she actively participated in farming activities – growing food on her small piece of land provided to her by the Office of the Prime Minister in... Read the full report ›By Noah Ssempijja | Team Leader
When Zawidi and her family of 8 members entered Nakivale, life was not easy. She lived on food rations that were distributed by the World Food Programme, which later were reduced that her... Read the full report ›
