Sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment

The project led by the Love Mercy Foundation successfully empowered 2,700 women living in the Alebtong District, enabling them and their families to escape the cycle of poverty by generating sustainable incomes and food security through agriculture. Farmers increased their agricultural knowledge, skills and practices through focused training in organic pesticide, fertilizer and chemical free agriculture. Despite 4 consecutive seasons of drought, and 1 season of rain and hail that destroyed most of the crops, the women were able to increase in crop yields by 45% which lead to an increase in household incomes of 33% through selling crops, and ultimately household savings by 60%. The physical, social and emotional health of the women was an integral part of the project. There was a 14% increase in the number of women reporting a peaceful home, representative of reduced domestic violence; a 21 % increase in the number of households accessing healthcare and their children education.

Founded in 2010, Love Mercy Foundation is a registered Charity in Australia. Its mission is to partner with local communities, in Uganda, to find innovative solutions to reduce poverty and increase wellbeing following 20 years of civil war.

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