K-MD Integrated Livelihoods Program (ILP)
The K-MD Integrated Livelihoods Program (ILP) is funded by the family of Mr. Dan and Mrs. Esther Brabec — Nebraska, USA. It is implemented under the Caritas K-MD Agriculture desk since 2017 on a phase-based model, each phase covering two years.
Phase 1 — 2017–2019
Implemented in four Ecclesiastical Parishes: Naama, Buyambi, Mityana and Kyengeza — in the sub-parishes of Kidukulu, Myanzi, Lwogero, Bombo, Lusanja, Mwerwere, Nakibanga, Kibanyi, Namizingooli, Mpiriggwa and Kyesengeze. 1,080 households benefited.
Phase 2 — 2019–2021
Implemented in Mwera Ecclesiastical Parish in the sub-parishes of Bananze and Nsambya. Over 350 households benefited.
Phase 3 — 2021–2023
Implemented in Naluggi Ecclesiastical Parish. 385 households received support. Total across all phases: over 1,815 households.
Program Interventions
- Mobilisation and training in group dynamics — group formation, mentoring leaders, training community-based trainers (CBTs)
- Nurturing Village Saving and Lending Associations (VSLAs) — currently 60+ VSLAs saving UGX 2M–35M annually
- Promotion of home hygiene and sanitation
- Promotion of food security through sustainable agricultural practices
- Household income through animal production — piggery, cattle and goats
- Training in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures
2023–2027 Plan Targets
- Form 50 new VSLAs and 5 cooperative-level Saving Funds
- Train women and youth in leadership, decision-making, mindset change and financial literacy
- Distribute 600 heads of cattle, 1,500 pigs and 240 goats to households in 8 Ecclesiastical Parishes
- Set up demonstration plots in 10 Parishes for coffee, banana and dairy
- Conduct Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) classes for all farmers in supported communities
- Support 5 cooperatives with crop finance (working capital)