Who We Are
NABULWA RURAL INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT (NARIDE) is a registered Non-Profit Organization that embraces all people irrespective of their religious, political and racial affiliations. It was born out of the conviction and desire of the members to respond and contribute towards socio-economic transformation and development of rural communities in Uganda.
The main aim of NARIDE is to alleviate human suffering by empowering vulnerable households in Uganda to overcome vulnerability and poverty through promotion of quality
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Impact At A Glance
30,000+
Farmers Reached
(since 2019)
20,000+
PDM Beneficiaries
(gov. programs)
5+
Cooperatives Restored
(across 5 districts)
120+
Peer Educators & VHTs
(community volunteers)
50+
Schools Supported
(water & sanitation)
15,000+
Mothers Empowered
(nutrition program)Our Programme Thematic Areas
We work across five key areas to transform lives in Eastern Uganda and beyond.
A. Sustainable Agriculture & Environment
Improving household food security and income by promoting sustainable agricultural practices, post-harvest handling, cooperative marketing, and entrepreneurship for youth and women across Pallisa, Kibuku, Butebo, Butaleja, Tororo, Busia, and Namayingo.
Learn More →B. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Improving access to clean and safe water through community-based water management, Bio-sand filter technologies, promotion of hygiene practices, and construction of sanitation facilities. NARIDE has partnered with WaterAid to construct water reservoirs in 50 schools of Mbale City.
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Contributing to increased community health literacy on disease prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, reproductive health, malaria control, nutrition improvement, and promotion of healthy lifestyles for a productive population.
Learn More →D. Peace & Conflict Prevention
Promoting recognition of rights and justice, addressing sexual and gender-based violence, child protection, psychosocial support for traumatised groups, and empowering rural women to access land and productive resources.
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Stay updated on our recent work and community initiatives.
NARIDE Partners with Caritas Uganda on Farmer Advocacy
Through the Uganda Farmers Common Voice Platform, NARIDE constantly lobbies for 30,000+ farmers in Pallisa, Kibuku, Butebo and surrounding districts to improve product quality...
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School Children Respond to Climate Change through Tree Planting
NARIDE continues to engage school communities in environmental conservation activities, with children from across the region leading tree-planting drives to combat climate change...
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