What we do
Livelihood resilience
At Andre Foods International (AFI), we’re committed to breaking Uganda's poverty cycle by fostering sustainable livelihoods and nourishing communities. Through innovative programs rooted in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, we equip individuals with the tools and knowledge to build resilient futures. Our initiatives empower communities through diverse, sustainable practices that enhance food security, nutrition, and income:
✅Aquaculture—Restocked 103,400+ fingerlings, enabling 64+ farming groups to harvest fish, combat malnutrition, and earn income.
✅Beekeeping—Trained 358 households and distributed 865 hives, boosting honey production, crop pollination, and livelihoods.
✅Animal Husbandry—Distributed 330 guinea pigs and 123 rabbits, producing 461 offspring and generating 1.5m+ UGX sales.
✅Crop Diversification—Promoted vitamin-rich sweet potatoes through vine multiplication, improving diets and cooperation.
✅Entrepreneurship—taught soap-making skills, turning hygiene needs into sustainable businesses.
✅Poultry Farming—Strengthened protein access through sustainable egg and meat production.
✅Sustainable Farming—Trained farmers in climate-smart techniques for higher yields and healthier soils.
✅Market Access—Connected farmers to buyers, ensuring fair profits and economic stability.
Together, we’re fostering resilience, nutrition, and prosperity—one sustainable practice at a time.
Environmental conservation to address climate change
At Andre Foods International (AFI), climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s a present challenge we tackle daily. We empower vulnerable communities in Uganda to adapt, innovate, and thrive in harmony with a changing planet. From restoring ecosystems to pioneering sustainable practices, our climate-focused initiatives create lasting impact where it’s needed most.
Key Climate Impact (2021–2022):
✅ 15,100 trees planted across 20 acres of woodlots, absorbing CO₂ and restoring degraded lands.
✅ 90% survival rate for woodlots in Kiryandongo; 59% survival for fruit trees in Imvepi, despite extreme weather.
✅ 1,250 recycled containers repurposed for kitchen gardens, reducing waste and boosting food security.
✅ 40,500+ people engaged in climate dialogues, fostering grassroots awareness and action.
HEAlth and nutritional
In both Karamoja and refugee settlements, AFI has implemented nutrition and health programs including the Integrated Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (IMCHN), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP), Community-Based Supplementary Feeding Programme (CBSFP), and the Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP). These health and nutrition services have been delivered through integrated health outreaches, where children under five, pregnant and lactating women and girls, and girls receive nutrition services such as the treatment of acute malnutrition using specialized nutritious foods/local food formulations along with primary health care services such as routine medication, immunization, ANC and PNC, malaria test and treat, among others. This approach has ensured that the most vulnerable children and women reach basic nutrition and health services.
RESEARCH and innovation
At Andre Foods International, we believe that sustainable progress begins with local solutions. Research and innovation, like tower garden farming and METU-1 therapeutic food, demonstrate how ingenuity transforms challenges into opportunities. Here’s why we champion these efforts:
Reduced Malnutrition: Vegetable consumption rose sharply—households eating vegetables 3+ times/week increased from 16.5% to 70.9% in 3 months.
Economic Opportunity: 9.4% of households began selling surplus produce, generating income.
Knowledge Growth: Training boosted skills—96.9% of beneficiaries learned tower gardening (up from 18.4%).
Efficiency: Water-saving vertical gardens thrived despite challenges like distant water sources (96.9% persistence rate).