A Ugandan NGO with local roots and global partnerships
We work with rural and underserved communities to design sustainable, ethical, and locally owned development — combining community-led practice with global knowledge exchange.
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A journey to Ugandan autonomy
2007 — Founded through an international development partnership: the organization began hosting international learners and supporting community-driven projects in eastern and central Uganda.
2018 — Transition to full Ugandan autonomy: FOSCOD became an independent, registered Ugandan indigenous NGO (Reg. No. INDR143472008NB), governed by a Ugandan Board of Directors and led by Ugandan staff.
2022 — Strategic pivot introducing CEDP: The Community Empowerment and Development Program (CEDP) was launched as a structured, multi-sector program anchored in Kalagala Parish, complementing the existing Global Learning Exchange (GLE).
2024 — Rebrand to FOSCOD: the organization adopted its current name and acronym to reflect its Ugandan identity, governance, and strategic direction.
FOSCOD team with community membersMission, Vision & Values
Mission
To empower underserved communities to drive environmental innovation and adopt clean energy through ethical, sustainable development and global knowledge exchange.
Vision
A world where local communities champion environmental stewardship and clean energy adoption, strengthened by global partnerships.
Core Values
Each value has a practice benchmark we hold ourselves to.
Integrated & Holistic Development
Health, livelihoods, environment, and learning advance together — not in silos.
Benchmark: Programs connect education, health, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
Equity & Inclusion
Equal access for youth, women, people with disabilities, and marginalized households.
Benchmark: 50% women's participation target across all initiatives.
Community Ownership & Leadership
Locally led, culturally relevant; communities set the priorities.
Benchmark: Communities define priorities and lead culturally appropriate, environmentally sound solutions.
Sustainability & Innovation
Long-term impact, with renewable energy and stewardship at the centre.
Benchmark: Programs invest in long-term, adaptive solutions rooted in local realities.
Collaboration & Shared Learning
Cross-sector knowledge shared between communities, universities, and partners.
Benchmark: Knowledge and solutions are co-created with communities, government, academia, and partners.
Transparency & Accountability
Honest reporting and ethical management of every resource.
Benchmark: Resources, performance, and impact are managed and communicated responsibly.
Empowerment Through Learning
Knowledge as the catalyst for lasting change.
Benchmark: 2,500+ people trained in renewable energy technologies by 2030.
Governed by Ugandans, accountable to communities
A 6-member Board of Directors provides strategic oversight. The Executive Director leads a secretariat of 10–12 core staff (growing to 20–25 by 2030). A multi-disciplinary Advisory Board contributes technical expertise.
Collaboration across sectors and borders
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