Agriculture and Livelihoods

Livelihoods is a thematic area in Kiyinda – Mityana Diocese and has the following programs:

  1. 1. Central Archdiocesan Province Caritas Association (CAPCA)
  2. 2. K-MD Integrated Livelihoods Project (ILP)
  3. K-MD Integrated Cow Program

Livelihoods objectives

  1. Improved food security & nutrition among targeted households in K-MD
  2. Increased incomes and investments among the targeted poor and vulnerable households
  3. Improved management and sustainable use of environmental resources among K-MD communities

Intervention Areas

  • Capacity building of Farmer Organizations (leadership and governance, cooperative status, CBT nurturing)
  • Food security support (Sustainable agricultural practices trainings, demonstration gardens)
  • Livestock production and management.
  • Home hygiene and sanitation
  • Bulk production and marketing (storage facilities, working capital, transport support)
  • Support in value addition (coffee, maize and beans)
  • Village saving and lending activities
  • Environmental management and conservation (Climate change mitigation and adaptation practices)
  • Advocacy and lobbying

Irrigation System

We launched an irrigation system in Naluggi Parish and this had greatly increased food and cash crop production thus sustainable livelihoods through agriculture
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We encourage, support and train our beneficiaries to do Piggery Production

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