Accelerating Income Generation for the Youths (AIGFY) Project — implemented by BUFACO across Buwunga Sub-County, Bugiri District.
An overview of the AIGFY Project as reported for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
Key results delivered for young farmers and entrepreneurs in Bugiri District during 2025.
What was implemented across the four parishes of Buwunga Sub-County in 2025.
A total of 320 youth were trained in hairdressing and tailoring through selected skilling centres. Tailoring was conducted in Buwunga and Busowa parishes, while hairdressing took place in Bupala and Magoola parishes — reaching 90% of the 330 target.
11 Business Support Groups of 30 participants each were formed and linked to experienced business mentors, matched to each participant's income-generating activity. The 4-day mentorship ran from 10 to 13 April 2025, reaching all 330 participants (100%).
Village Savings and Loan Associations were regularly visited and monitored by Community-Based Facilitators and Project Officers. Monthly data on savings, borrowing, loan repayment, governance and record keeping was collected, and groups were mobilised for the upcoming GnGrid digitalisation training.
310 youth farmers (138 M, 172 F) were trained in Sustainable Agricultural Land Management across two demonstration gardens in Buwunga and Busowa. The 11-day training with the District Agricultural Officer covered crop diversification, soil health and mulching, water conservation, organic farming and integrated pest management.
The initiative reached 363 youths (F = 218, M = 145), 110% of the target. Two community financial wellness hubs were established in Busowa and Buwunga, with 250 youths graduating from a two-week financial basics course, supported by digital micro-lessons on saving, investing and mobile banking security.
Hands-on training reached all 330 targeted youth farmers (100%) on high-value crop production, post-harvest handling and drip irrigation to build resilience against local climate volatility.
250 participants were registered for assessment under the UVTAB Informally Acquired Skills programme — 160 in tailoring, 110 in hairdressing/barbering, 27 in welding, 17 in motorcycle mechanics and 16 in building. Assessment is expected in September 2026.
On 15 August 2026, BUFACO graduated 320 youth who completed vocational training in hairdressing and tailoring. The ceremony at Busowa parish grounds was graced by the LC III Chairperson of Buwunga Sub-County and other community leaders.
Glimpses of AIGFY training, mentorship and community activities delivered in 2025.
The activities above form part of BUFACO's wider mission to increase young farmers' incomes in Bugiri District.
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