Why This Pillar Matters
INCLUSIVE
LAND GOVERNANCE
Uganda’s land is more than territory; it is identity, heritage, and survival. Yet millions lack secure tenure, women remain excluded from ownership, and disputes continue to fuel inequality. ARDHI champions fair, transparent, and inclusive land governance for every Ugandan.
The Challenge: Unclear Rights, Unequal Access
Millions depend on land for survival, yet few hold the papers to prove it.
In Uganda, over 70% of land is held under customary tenure, but weak documentation, overlapping claims, and gender barriers make ownership insecure. Families are displaced without compensation, women struggle to inherit land, and local leaders lack the resources to resolve disputes fairly.
Funfact
The Gaps We Must Close
of Uganda’s land is under customary tenure
of women have registered ownership of land they use
of local land disputes go unresolved annually
Why This Matters
Secure land rights are the foundation of social justice and economic progress. Without them, families face eviction, women are silenced, and investments remain risky. ARDHI believes that every Ugandan man or woman deserves legal recognition, protection, and voice over the land they call home.
How We Intervene
Research and Evidence
Advocacy Dialogues
Legal 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.
How We Are Impacting Lives
ARDHI empowers communities to secure land rights, restore degraded environments, and adopt sustainable practices that safeguard livelihoods and ecosystems for generations to come.
How We Are Shaping Policy
ARDHI pushes for transparent land governance systems, equitable access to land, and enforcement of environmental laws that protect both people and nature.
Our Focus Areas
Securing land rights for all through fair and transparent systems.
Women
Advocating for joint land ownership and protection of women’s tenure rights under all land systems.
Youth
Encouraging youth participation in land decision-making and supporting fair access to land for enterprise.
Child-Headed Families
Promoting legal protections for orphans and vulnerable families against land grabbing.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Ensuring land reforms address accessibility and rights for persons with disabilities.
Community Work
Partnering with customary and local leaders to resolve land conflicts and promote collective stewardship.
Policy Focus
Strengthening implementation of Uganda’s National Land Policy to guarantee inclusivity, equity, and transparency.
The Future We Imagine
Imagine a Uganda where land ownership is a right, not a privilege. Where women’s names appear beside men’s on titles, where communities shape their destinies without fear of eviction. That is the vision ARDHI is fighting for a future of dignity, equality, and justice.
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Land defines our identity but millions remain voiceless in claiming it. Join ARDHI in shaping land policies that empower communities, protect rights, and promote equity.