Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU), with support from its partners, successfully implemented the Access to Finance for Refugees and Host Communities Project from December 2024 to August 2026 in Nakivale and Kyaka II Refugee Settlements. The project aimed to strengthen
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Health, implemented the Integrated Mpox Emergency Response Project to strengthen nutrition, food assistance, monitoring, and community recovery across Mpox treatment units in Entebbe, Mbarara,
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU), with funding from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and UNHCR, implemented the “A New Start in Safety” Emergency Response Project to support newly arrived refugees fleeing conflict
Changing Minds. Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Promoting Self-Reliance. Since 2024, Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has been implementing Skilling for Income-Generating Enterprises under the Self-Reliance Model (SRM) Project in Nakivale
Our research initiatives focus on generating evidence to inform policy and programmatic interventions: Thematic Research Clusters: We conduct research on various thematic areas related to food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, providing valuable insights into emerging challenges and opportunities.
The project is an innovative approach by Hunger Fighters Uganda conceptualized in 2012. The project commenced with the establishment of the mushroom farming pilot project which had multiple benefits ranging from enhancing household nutrition through sensitization and supply of
Since 2018, Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) has been implementing General Food Assistance (GFA) in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP), the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), and UNHCR, delivering life-saving assistance to refugees and vulnerable host communities
WASH: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Better Health Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are essential for promoting good health and preventing diseases. Our WASH initiatives focus on improving access to clean water sources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education in
The Cash for Nutrition program addresses economic barriers to food access by providing financial support to vulnerable families. By giving families the means to purchase nutritious food, we’re helping them overcome food insecurity and improve their dietary diversity. Through
Nutrition education is key to fostering healthy communities. Our Nutrition Sensitive Messaging initiative aims to promote awareness and understanding of nutrition-related issues, empowering individuals to make informed and healthy choices. Through targeted messaging campaigns, workshops, and community outreach activities,
Education and nutrition are intertwined. The Hunger & Learning Project recognizes this by providing school-going children with access to nutritious meals, ensuring they have the fuel needed to learn and grow. Through strategic school feeding programs, we address the
Fostering Sustainability and resilience for Food Security project in the Karamoja Region (F-SURE) The project seeks to contribute towards reducing chronic food insecurity in the Karamoja region, which is a result of combined pressures, including environmental degradation and climate
Small animal rearing is a cornerstone of our efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods in rural communities. By encouraging the rearing of small animals such as poultry and rabbits, we empower individuals, especially women and youth, to generate income and
The project is an innovative approach by Hunger Fighters Uganda conceptualized in 2012. The project commenced with the establishment of the mushroom farming pilot project which had multiple benefits ranging from enhancing household nutrition through sensitization and supply of
Food Basket Monitoring (FBM) & Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) has gained extensive experience since 2009 in implementing Food Basket Monitoring (FBM) and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) as a partner of the World Food Programme in refugee
Tackling Nutrition, Building Self-Reliance The Hunger Fighters Uganda Kitchen Gardening Models are an innovative, community-based nutrition intervention established in 2018 as a complementary activity to the General Food Assistance (GFA) programme, implemented in partnership with the United Nations World
