Youth Sanitation, Hygiene and Environment Promotion Project – Walukuba /Masese, Jinja District
FOSCOD is dedicated to empowering children and young adults from high-poverty communities. Our intern from SUNY GENESEO collaborated with Masese CDC to implement a youth environment protection project. The intern helped establish an environment club called ‘KERA CARES,’ providing training in life skills, production skills, and practical skills. This included leadership development, communication, team building, […]
Improving Access to clean, safe water in Lukolo East village – Jinja District
Lukolo East village, located in Jinja district, faced a severe water crisis, with residents traveling six hours to access clean drinking water. FOSCOD collaborated with Kakira Organization Rural Development (KORD) to address this critical problem. We observed the community’s water collection and storage practices. Together with KORD and community members, we protected a local water […]
Menstrual health advisor/Mentor program – Buyengo Community/ Jinja District
We identified a critical need for menstrual health education and resources in Buyengo Village. Community assessments conducted by our team revealed a lack of knowledge, products, and a pervasive stigma surrounding menstruation, negatively impacting school attendance among young girls. With FOSCOD’S support, our intern developed a sustainable project focused on training and empowerment. The project […]
Enhancing household food security and wellbeing for Byabuku Farmers Women Group.
By employing strategies that leverage indigenous knowledge and local conditions, the project empowered a group of 30 women to restore food security in their households. Through training sessions, we introduced labor-saving technologies like backyard gardening and provided in-kind support (seeds and farming inputs). This comprehensive approach not only addressed food production but also promoted sustainable […]
Environment Resilience
We at Foundation for Sustainable Community Based Development- FSD Jinja Uganda hold a profound commitment to fostering environment resilience within grassroots communities. Its one of our overarching mission which revolves around empowering local populations through sustainable practices that safeguard the environment. The focus on environmental resilience is not merely a strategic initiative but a necessity, […]
Women Empowerment
In Uganda’s greater Mukono and Busoga regions, gender inequality remains a pervasive issue, particularly in rural communities where traditional norms limit women’s access to services, employment, and financial resources. The Foundation for Sustainable Community-Based Development women empowerment program is actively working to empower women in these regions by addressing the structural and cultural barriers that […]
Youth Development Program
The youth program is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering youth at grassroots community youth by shifting their attitudes towards work and education. This program seeks to tackle deep-rooted misconceptions the youth have surrounding employment, emphasizing that work is not merely a necessity but an opportunity for personal and communal growth. By developing life skills, […]
Our Development Efforts in Busoga Region
Grassroots community-based development (CBD) embodies a transformative approach that prioritizes local participation in shaping developmental trajectories. This model is particularly salient in the Busoga region of Uganda, where sustainable development is not merely an aspiration but a necessity. The integration of community voices, especially those of women and youth, is crucial in fostering resilient livelihoods […]
Our Development Efforts in Greater Mukono
Greater Mukono, a region of profound cultural and ecological significance, stands as a microcosm of Uganda’s broader challenges and potentials. The journey toward community-based development in this region is emblematic of the broader quest for sustainable growth in developing nations. As the global focus sharpens on sustainable practices, the importance of community-led initiatives becomes increasingly […]
Impact Report: Empowering Kalagala Parish through Microenterprise Development
The Kalagala Microenterprise Development Project, implemented by the Foundation for Sustainable Community Based Development (FSD-Jinja Uganda), has successfully transformed the lives of women and youth in the Kalagala Parish. The project’s impact has been profound, leading to significant social, economic, and environmental improvements in the community. Below is an overview of the achieved impacts and […]