Our mission

(formerly CIIRD Uganda)

“To give families life opportunities to live free from poverty and disease”

Our programs empower women and men living in rural areas to take full control of their lives to realise economic independence, food security, climate change resilience, access to safe water and social well-being.

Erik Nelsson – Sweden

I spent 6 weeks with Community Initiative for Integrated Rural Development as a part of a longer trip in Africa.  (more…)

Experience in Uganda

Shelby Chau – Canada

For two weeks, I was volunteering with a women’s group located in Kasaana. The women made handicrafts such as mats, beads, and bracelets. The project was flexible; (more…)

Simply Empowering