Impact stories from communities we serve
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Community voices, evidence-backed outcomes
These stories are published only after consent is recorded and outcomes are verified through independent monitoring. Use the filter sidebar to explore by program — Community Empowerment and Development Program (CEDP) or Global Learning & Exchange (GLE) — and by thematic area, development sector, or project.
Verified change on the ground
Stories are published with evidence and consent from the communities where FOSCOD works.
Solar-Powered Salon in Naluvule Solar-Powered Salon in Naluvule
Before solar, I was losing money after 6 p.m. Now I can serve clients until 8 — and the quality of my work is so much better in good light.
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Water is Life: a protected spring in Lubani Water is Life: a protected spring in Lubani
My daughter used to miss two days of school every week because she was collecting water. Now she walks there and back in 10 minutes.
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Greening Kalagala: regenerating degraded land Greening Kalagala: regenerating degraded land
We used to lose topsoil every rainy season. Now the trees hold the soil, and the community forest is coming back.
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Biochar from water hyacinth: turning invasion into soil Biochar from water hyacinth: turning invasion into soil
The invasive water hyacinth used to choke our waterways. Now we make biochar from it — better soil and cleaner cooking.
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Coffee farming mobilization: resilient livelihoods Coffee farming mobilization: resilient livelihoods
The climate-smart training changed everything. Our yields are up, and we have a direct buyer for our coffee now.
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Research methodology exchange with Makerere University Research methodology exchange with Makerere University
The CBPR framework FOSCOD uses became my north star for every research project after graduation.
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Community health outreach in Kalagala Community health outreach in Kalagala
The mobile clinic and hygiene education reduced our patient load by 30% during the rainy season.
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Women's cooperative leadership training Women's cooperative leadership training
Being trained as a leader meant I could start my own group — and now I train other women too.
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