Bugiri, December 17, 2024. WDFA In partnership with Heifer international under the stimulating agribusiness for Youth employment, FSD, CURAD, AS GMA.. opening a 2 days boot camp for youths at Executive Hotel Bugiri

Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation  together with Wama Development Foundation Africa  extends their collaboration in a new partnership to expand access to agribusiness opportunities for over 250,000 young people in Uganda.

The Stimulating Agriculture for Youth Employment (SAYE) project, led by Heifer International and local partners, will run from 2023 to 2029 in the Busoga sub-region of Eastern Uganda. The project aims to empower young people aged 16 to 35 by improving skills, expanding market access, and offering inclusive financing in key sectors, including poultry, horticulture, oilseed, dairy, and beef value chains. Young women will make up 70 percent of participants, while three percent will be young persons with disabilities.

“Our goal is to transform the market ecosystem in Busoga in a way that drives inclusion and economic resilience for the many young people who currently have trouble securing dignified and fulfilling work,” said Heifer International President and CEO Surita Sandosham.