FOSCOD – Building Sustainable, Empowered Communities

Empowering Communities to Lead Sustainable Change

We surport underserved communities lead practical, locally driven solutions that improve lives, protect the environment, and connect local action with global learning

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Who We Are

FOSCOD is a Ugandan nonprofit organization that supports underserved communities to lead sustainable development. Through place-based community development and global learning, we implement community-led programs that combine local knowledge, partnerships and shared learning to address social, economic and environmental challenges.

Our Programs

FOSCOD delivers its mission through two complementary programs: the Community Empowerment and Development Program (CEDP) and Global Learning Education (GLE). Together, they combine local action, shared learning and responsible partnerships to support lasting community impact.

Global Learning and Exchange (GLE) Program (Internship and Volunteering)

GLE is FOSCOD’s community-engaged learning program for students, interns, volunteers and researchers. Through locally defined projects and research, it combines professional learning, cultural immersion, local supervision and reflection, while building practical and intercultural competencies, and contributing responsibly to community priorities and sustainable development.

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Community Empowerment and Development Program (CEDP)

CEDP is FOSCOD’s place-based community development program that supports underserved communities to lead practical, sustainable solutions to local challenges. It integrates clean energy & climate resilience, Community Health & WASH, Skills Development, Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment to strengthen community resilience, self-reliance and ownership.

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Get Involved

Join FOSCOD in advancing community-led sustainable development in Uganda. Whether you are a student, researcher, volunteer, institution, donor or development partner, there are meaningful ways to learn, contribute and collaborate responsibly

Intern, Volunteer or Research with Us

For students, interns, volunteers and researchers participating through the GLE Program. Prepare for ethical community engagement, local supervision, cultural learning, research, reflection and contribution to locally defined priorities.

Support Community-Led Development

Individuals, foundations, agencies and organizations can support clean energy and climate resilience, Community Health and WASH, skills development, sustainable livelihoods, economic empowerment and other locally defined priorities.

Share Expertise and Resources

For professionals, technical specialists, mentors and organizations that can contribute knowledge, equipment, training, technology or other resources to strengthen FOSCOD and community initiatives.