Invest in Kihondo: Fueling 42 Farming Families' Path to Growth
Empowering farmers in Western Uganda through student-led agribusiness, practical training, and community-owned transformation.
"Progress isn't just measured in bushels—it's measured in community spirit and shared success."
A Community Ready, But Lacking Key Ingredients
Kihondo is home to 42 farming families, each with an average of 7 people. These farmers grow maize, bananas, and beans, but earn less than $22 monthly due to seed shortages, lack of storage, pests, and limited market links. Many face crop losses every season. Despite these setbacks, Kihondo has a vibrant youth presence and a newly formed farmers group eager to lead change.
Youth and Pigs Boost Resilience
Antonio Taremwa
"If we trust each other and work together, there is no limit."
Roots Africa pods led by Antonio Taremwa have introduced modern pig production and savings circles. Kihondo's young farmers now share know-how and resources, transforming their approach from survival to sustainability—and laying the groundwork for future community cooperatives.
Five Steps to Kihondo's Transformation
Quality Seeds & Inputs
Seed and fertilizer loans for higher yields—up to 30%.
$3,000 - $5,000
Storage & Solar Dryers
Protect harvests from spoilage, retain more earnings.
$6,000 - $10,000
Savings Groups
Help 60 families build financial security and invest together.
$1,500 - $2,500
Market Training
Train farmers to negotiate for higher prices and direct buyers.
$3,000 - $5,000
Pest & Disease Control
Community workshops to cut crop losses by 40%.
$2,000 - $3,000
Your Gift Powers Practical Change
Every donation is spent transparently. Funds move through Roots Africa's managed loan program, supervised by local pods and mentors. Updates are shared as milestones are reached. Mukono Farmers Savings Co-op serves as loan custodian and repayment hub, guaranteeing accountability and reinvestment.
Donor
Savings Co-op
Roots Africa
Farmers
Repayment
Next Cycle Loans
Start Kihondo's Growth Now
Why Give Now?
If we act this growing season, Kihondo's new farmers group will save and reinvest their harvest—not lose it. With support from Makerere University and Roots Africa pod mentors, every dollar helps advance Western Uganda's promising farm community toward full sustainability.
Supported by
Makerere University
Roots Africa
Mukono Farmers Savings Co-op
Western Agribusiness Network
Meet the Team Driving Kihondo
Antonio and Kihondo's youth pod work with Roots Africa mentors and local changemakers forming the backbone of a transformative initiative.
Antonio Taremwa
Agri-Agent Leader
Sarah
Country Coordinator for Uganda
John
Piggery Technician
Esther
Savings Mobilizer
Turn Data Into Opportunity
Support Kihondo's transition from subsistence farming to a thriving hub of agribusiness. Your gift gives young farmers the tools and confidence to build economic security.