Empowering Youth and Women in West Nile, Uganda
AFCE is a youth founded Non Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2011 by a group of professional youths who responded to poverty elevation and inadequate job appeal by most youths and women in Uganda. AFCE works to improve the livelihoods of young people and women by empowering them to utilize their full potential towards holistic development.
The organization further seeks to contribute to creation of decent work for young people and women by promoting positive attitude towards work, provide life skills, conduct trainings and develop linkages for interdependence and development.
Background
Founded in 2011, the Agency for Community Empowerment (AFCE) emerged from the collective vision of a group of dedicated young professionals committed to combating poverty and addressing the challenges faced by youth and women in Uganda.
Recognizing the pressing need for sustainable development and improved livelihood opportunities, AFCE has been at the forefront of empowering individuals to harness their full potential and achieve holistic growth.
Our Work
Livelihoods Improvement
AFCE focuses on uplifting the economic status of individuals and families through targeted programs that enhance income-generating opportunities. We provide training, resources, and support to help youth and women build sustainable businesses and improve their financial stability.
Social Development
Our social development initiatives aim to build stronger, more resilient communities. We work to address social issues and promote positive change through community engagement, capacity building, and the implementation of projects that support social cohesion and development.
Good Governance
Promoting good governance is a cornerstone of our efforts. AFCE advocates for transparency, accountability, and effective leadership at all levels. We work to empower communities to participate in decision-making processes and hold leaders accountable, ensuring that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly.
Community Health, Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation
We prioritize the health and well-being of communities by implementing programs focused on improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and health services. Our initiatives aim to reduce disease prevalence and enhance overall quality of life through better hygiene and health practices.
Increased Access to Quality Education and Sports
Education is a key driver of development, and AFCE is dedicated to increasing access to quality education and sports opportunities. We provide educational resources, support schools, and promote sports as a means of fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth among the youth.
AFCE Projects
Experience/ some of the previous and current projects implemented
| Year | Project | Partner /Donor | Location | Key result area | Total project amount |
| 2024-2026 | Smallholder farmers including refugees women and youth in refugee hosting districts are resilient to climate change
|
DANIDA SPII | Madi okolo, yumbe and terego districts | Improve food security through increased access and availability of nutritious food for 1500 of the most vulnerable individuals in refugese settlements. | 525,000 Euro
(1500HH)
|
| 2023-2024 | Combating food insecurity among the most vulnerable community in Zombo district | OXFAM/NORAD | Zombo and Terego district(imvepi refugese settlement) | Improve food security through increased access and availability of nutritious food for 3000 of the most vulnerable individuals in refugese settlements and host community. | 300,000 Euro
(3000 HH)
|
| 2023-2024 | Strategic partnership agreement | Action Aid Uganda-international | West Nile | Communities most affected by climate change and other emergencies, especially smallholder farmers, have increased access to public finance, social protection, and citizen-led adaptation measures | Euro 62500
(4000 HH)
|
| 2021-2026 | Power in voice (P VP) | OXFAM NOVIB | West Nile | Empowered small scale producers, women/young entrepreneurs and strengthened CSOs are aware of their rights and economic opportunities.
|
430,000 Euros
(1200 HH)
|
| 2021-2024 | Women’s Livelihood and Climate Smart Agriculture in Zombo District of Uganda | OXFAM-AMERICA | Zombo District | Increased food production, income, and resilience to climate change impacts of 150 smallholder farmers in Zombo District. | USD, 400,000
(450 HH)
|
| 2023-2026 | From Climate Victims To Climate Heroes Project | Solidaridad Eastern And Central Africa Expertise Centre | Nebbi, Zombo and Arua | Improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers through adopting climate smart agriculture and reducing climate vulnerability through carbon sequestration in agroforestry. |
Euro 62500
(4000 HH)
|
| 2021-2022 | Youth skills development and employability project | The innovation village | Nebbi and Zombo | 1,600 MSMEs are skilled with at least 70% female participation. | USD 62,000
|
| 2015 to 2022 | West Nile coffee value chain | OXFAM NOVIB | Nebbi & Zombo | Increased women/youth economic empowerment. | Euro 400,000
(1500HH)
|
| 2014-2016 | integrated nutrition and agriculture projects | USAID community connector project & Self-help Africa(SHA) | Nebbi and Kole district | Promotion of Apiary value chain | UGx; 300,000,000
|
| 2015 | Farmers and their Coffee Project | OX-FARM , Twin & twin trading LTD | Nebbi & Zombo | To strengthen the capacity of coffee farmers to produce and market good quality and quantity of parchment coffee | UGX: 145,000,000 |
| 2014-2015 | Youth to youth fund | European Union /International labour organization | Nebbi Municipal council | Promotion of standard sanitary Pads and diapers for improve living | 25,000,000 |
| Consultancy services | |||||
| 2015-2019 | STRYDE phase ll program | TechnoServe, Inc./Uganda | Northern Uganda (Arua, Lira, Amuru and Gulu | To build the capacity of 13,000 rural youth aged 18-30 to have a more successful transition in to economically independent adulthood, increasing their opportunity, ability and motivation to engage in income generating activities. | USD : 85,000 |
| 2017 to 2021 | Refugees livelihood improvement | Dan church aid (DCA) | Rhinocamp, imvepi, omogo | Training refugees and host community on apiary management and supply of beehives equipments
|
UGX: 289,000,000 |
| 2018-2021 | Refugees livelihood improvement | Adjumani | Danish refugees council (DRC) | Training refugees and host community on apiary management and supply of beehives equipments | 126,000,000 |
| 2013 | Kucwiny integrated food security programme | NEBBI DIOCESE | Nebbi | Supply of inputs | 6,000,000 |
Legal Status
AFCE is a registered organization in Uganda, recognized by the Uganda National NGO Board with the registration number INDR11937344NE. We’re a Non-Governmental Organization committed to making positive changes in the lives of communities.
Vision, Mission and Goal
Vision
A resilient community with improved livelihoods and environment.
Mission
To promote integrated development programmes that contribute to resilient livelihoods of the vulnerable people and their environment.
Goal
To be a sustainable organization contributing to resilient livelihoods of vulnerable community and their environment.
Strategic Objectives
- To contribute to the achievement of resilient livelihoods for vulnerable community in west Nile region.
- To develop a resilient organization with dynamic capacities to uphold the organization mission and vision
- To promote the involvement and active participation of young people and women in climate resilient agri-business.
To promote access to decent jobs for educated and non-educated unemployed young people through promotion of vocational skills, experience sharing and opportunities for internship and voluntarism.
Core Values and Principles
- Accountability and Transparency
- Freedom and Justice,
- Care and Volunteerism
- Equality
- Respecting human dignity and the environment
Contact Information
Agency for Community Empowerment (AFCE)
P.O.BOX 124 Nebbi (UG)
Lajji, Nebbi Municipality, West Nile, Rep. of Uganda
Telephone: +256 392555903 or +256 773 868515
Email Address : info[at]afceug.org or afce.org [at] gmail.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed