Short Summary
Our Vision: to empower and transform communities in Uganda through meeting personal needs and investing in individuals so their dreams come true
My name is Mukisa Rock and I am heading this project. I was born in Uganda and have
lived in Masaka town or nearby villages all my life. I am now 23 years of age.
It has always been a dream of mine to have my own land to farm and start a
business in the community. I come from family that never had land or a
house of their own. To get something to eat was a blessing from God. As a
child, I would go steal mangos and other food to eat in order to survive. According
to me poverty is having nothing and owning nothing at all in life and that is
the life that my family was and is still living.
Most people do not want anything to do with farming. You
have to be patient and work hard. However, I see many possibilities in farming because
you can grow food, rear animals, and almost everything that is planted is on
the market. This is how I want to eradicate poverty in my community. I can
fight poverty and hunger in my family and country through this farming project.
We already have land ready to be purchased and planted, but need is some help
to get started. Together we can provide a food supply for this village, create
employment, help eradicate poverty, and develop sustainable agricultural practices
that can eventually be used in other communities as well. Join us in this
project and allow our dreams to come true!
What We Need To Start
Our goal to start is $2,000, which includes:
- Land ($1,000)
- Transportation ($700)
- Supplies ($200)
- Labor ($100)
The Impact
This project will:
1) Provide a food source and healthy nutrition for the community
2) Create a sustainable income and employment opportunities
3) Empower the community to grow and develop
4) Introduce sustainable agricultural practices to the area
5) Fullfill our greater vision to empower and transform communities in Uganda through meeting personal needs and
investing in individuals so their dreams come true
Mukisa Rock is partnering with Chelsea Green to reach their vision to empower and transform communities in Uganda. Chelsea has led several campaigns to volunteer in Uganda and help those living in poverty. You can find chronicles of her journeys on the website http://chelseagreen.me.
Other Ways You Can Help
- Share our project on your facebook or twitter accounts
- Spread the word and tell your friends and family about us, so we can join communities and make this project possible
Together we can transform Uganda!