Vegetable Oil Development for All (VOD4A) project, phase 2
Following the successful implementation of phase 1, this project came in to scale up, expand and create/achieve impact at scale. It targeted 100 vulnerable women (HIV/AIDs victims, Disabled and widows) where 20 of whom benefited in phase 1 and 80 new ones from different villages. They were trained in growing sunflowers, each was given 1 […]
Good Deeds Day
Action for Development of Grassroots Communities in partnership with Good Deeds based in Israel joins the world to celebrate Good Deeds Day on 15 th April every year. ADEGCO and its members especially the youth celebrate this Good Deeds Day every year by cleaning all the streets of Bukedea town. Good Deeds Day is a […]
Volleyball as a sport for Development of children and the youth
This project relieves children and the youth off from physical, psychological, psychosocial, mental and emotional health and wellbeing disorders such as; anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, obesity, hypertension, joint pains among others through training and playing volleyball whilst offering therapeutic counselling and guidance inform of using the space for social interactions to convey, disseminate and spread […]
Solar Power Back up system demonstration
This project involves establishment of a solar power back up system as an alternative energy means for lighting. This has reduced on electricity bills, provided sustainable power supply and an ecological and ecofriendly source of power.
Organic Sunflower Growing and selling
This project directly benefited 150 vulnerable women (widows, disabled and HIV/AIDs victims) through training in organic sunflower growing, value addition, access/linkage to the market and selling skills. Each received quality sunflower seeds and farming tools.
Organic Vegetable Growing and Selling
This project directly benefited 50 vulnerable women (widows, disabled and HIV/AIDs victims) through training in organic vegetable growing, value addition, access/linkage to the market and selling skills. Each received quality vegetable seeds and farming tools.
The Canada Africa Innovation Fellowship (CAIF)
This involved a 3 months rural-based intensive program for 7 Canadian and 7 Ugandan University students doing STEM courses. It was focused on; cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, innovation and research. ADEGCO as the program host was responsible for; Selection and preparation of 7 host families, 7 motorcycle riders (Boda bodas), local stakeholder identification & mobilization, organizing […]
Digital Literacy Skills Training 4 primary school teachers
A total of 50 primary school teachers from Government aided schools benefitted, 25 of whom were females and 25 males. 90% of them acquired digital literacy skills and are now able to conduct their lessons using digital tools and do research using elearning platforms. They were trained in; Introduction to computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel […]
Basket weaving, Beads Knitting & Entrepreneurship
This project directly benefited 50 vulnerable women (widows, disabled & HIV/AIDs victims) through training in weaving shopping baskets, knitting beads to make bead wallets, handbags and necklaces, access/linkage to the market and entrepreneurship skills to start sustainable businesses. 60% have continued with this business ensuring increased income which has reduced domestic violence.
Fast Internet and ICT Centre (FIIC)
This project offers affordable basic foundational computer training, fast internet connection via internet café, secretarial services and a wide range of stationery products, supporting digital literacy, internet access and educational needs for local residents. 300+ youth and women trained 500+ internet users & secretarial service clients served.