Capacity building for intensive urban farming

Project period:

01.05.2026 - 01.11.2026

Granted amount:

143,440,- DKK

Total budget:

143,440,- DKK

Organization:

Arkitekter Uden Grænser

Partners:

ACTogether Uganda

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Small Project

World goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Efforts take place in:

Uganda

Resume

The project seeks to strengthen livelihoods and food security among residents of informal settlements in Kampala by equipping ACTogether Uganda (ACT) with the capacity needed to establish and scale Hydroponic urban farming (HUF) as a sustainable income source. The project responds to gaps identified in the ongoing hydroponic pilot project, 'Piloting Intensive Urban Farming in Slums,' in Kinawataka, where limited follow-up and support for farmers have constrained the adoption of hydroponic farming. Through targeted technical capacity strengthening, ACT will be equipped to teach slum dwellers how to establish, manage, and sustain hydroponic gardens, creating income opportunities and improving local access to nutritious food. The project will be implemented in partnership with slum-based farming groups, the National Slum Dwellers Federation of Uganda (NSDFU), and Architects Without Borders (AWB), ensuring increased capacity and community impact.