Invest in Awich: Turning 37 Farming Families into Thriving Agribusinesses
Empowering farmers in Northern Uganda through youth-led agribusiness, data-driven action, and community-owned transformation.
"We don't choose winners and losers—we bring the whole community on the journey."
A Community with Potential, Held Back by Barriers
Awich is home to 37 hardworking farming families, averaging 9 people per household. They grow maize, beans, and cassava—but earn less than $20 a month because of poor-quality seeds, lack of storage, and limited market access. Imagine harvesting maize only to watch it rot in the sun, or planting seeds that never germinate. That's daily life for Awich farmers—yet they remain determined to grow.
Seeds of Change Already Planted
Abaliwano Vivian
"We're not just farming—we're building futures."
Roots Africa has already trained changemakers led by Abaliwano Vivian, who introduced mushroom farming to 22 households—proof that innovation thrives when knowledge meets local leadership. These changemakers not only trained farmers but also launched a business that now supports Awich and nearby communities.
Five Steps to Awich's Transformation
Seed Loans
Provide quality seeds to boost yields by 30%.
$3,000 - $5,000
Storage & Solar Dryers
Prevent post-harvest loss and preserve profits.
$6,000 - $10,000
Savings Groups
Empower 50 families to save and invest.
$1,500 - $2,500
Market Training
Connect farmers to buyers for fair prices.
$3,000 - $5,000
Pest Control
Teach eco-friendly practices to reduce losses by 40%.
$2,000 - $3,000
Where Your Money Goes
Every dollar is traceable. All funds go through Roots Africa's community loan system and are monitored by trained changemakers. You'll receive updates showing progress and results. Roots Africa partners with Century Bank, which serves as the custodian and collector of repayments—ensuring full accountability and reinvestment into future projects.
Donor
Century Bank
Roots Africa
Farmers
Repayment
Future Loans
How You Can Change Lives Today
Why Now? Why Roots Africa?
If we don't act this planting season, another year's harvest will go to waste. Together, we can make this the year Awich farmers thrive. Backed by the University of Maryland, Engineers Without Borders, and Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Roots Africa ensures that every donation creates lasting, community-owned impact.
Supported by
University of Maryland
Engineers Without Borders
Uganda Ministry of Agriculture
Century Bank
Meet the Roots Africa Team
We are a small but mighty team of changemakers, mentors, and community leaders committed to transforming agriculture across Africa—one village at a time.
Abaliwano Vivian
Agri-Agent Leader
Samuel
Changemaker
Grace
Farmer Trainer
David
Community Mentor
Turn Data Into Dignity
Join us in turning data into dignity. Your support today helps Awich farmers build a future where every harvest counts.