projects
Kugawana: Connecting refugees and neighbors to fight food waste
Ongoing
Challenge
High levels of food insecurity in Kampala, especially among refugees, along with disparities in food aid distribution and a substantial solid waste problem must be urgently addressed to support human and environmental health.
Solution
The Association of Refugee Women in Uganda will create an app-based system that connects surplus food resources with refugees, promoting food sharing and security and reducing waste.
Impact
Through app development, partnerships, and awareness campaigns, the project will cut food waste, enhance food security, and build stronger community connections. The project will reach more than 100,000 refugees across four divisions of Kampala.
Project impact
6k+
refugees & host community members enhanced access to nutritious food
120+
food vendors & markets engaged in surplus food donations
1
digital app & community-based mechanism developed for food donations & distribution