Why This Pillar Matters
Agriculture
& Food Security
Agriculture is Uganda’s backbone, feeding millions and driving the economy. Yet farmers face fragile soils, erratic rainfall, and limited market access—threatening food security for the nation’s most vulnerable.”
The Challenge: Fragile Food Systems in a Changing Climate
Smallholder farmers power Uganda’s economy yet face the greatest risks.
For many Ugandans, farming is more than work it is survival. Smallholder farmers produce most of the country’s food, yet they face growing challenges: degraded soils, unpredictable rains, and limited access to climate-smart technologies. These pressures don’t just affect farmers they threaten the food security of the entire nation.
Funfact
The Gaps We Must Close
of rural Ugandans depend on agriculture
Agriculture’s contribution to GDP
Temperatures have risen since the 1950s
Why This Matters
ARDHI views food security as a fundamental human right. Yet current policies fail to protect small farmers from market volatility or integrate climate resilience. We believe no family should go hungry because of gaps in governance, and no farmer should face climate shocks without support.
How We Intervene
Research and Evidence
Advocacy Dialogues
Legal and Policy Guidance
From Grassroots to Policy Change
ARDHI bridges the gap between community experiences and policymaking. Through research, dialogue, and advocacy, we ensure that the lessons learned on the ground directly inform national laws and strategies that create lasting change.
Our Focus Areas
Strengthening food systems through inclusion and equity.
The Future We Imagine
Imagine a Uganda where drought no longer means hunger, where farmers thrive with resilient tools, and where every household has secure access to food. That is the vision ARDHI is fighting for.
Latest News
Policy & Research
Health Financing Crisis
Uganda’s Health Financing Crisis Examining the sustainability, equity, and efficiency of healthcare funding in Uganda. Introduction The health financing crisis […]
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis Tracing Uganda’s journey from one landfill disaster to the next. […]
Only 8% of Waste Recycled
Only 8% of Waste Recycled Uganda’s Waste Crisis Is a Resilience Crisis Introduction Uganda’s waste management situation paints a dire […]
Support This Pillar
Food is life, but millions remain vulnerable. Join ARDHI in shaping policies that protect farmers and secure Uganda’s future.
