The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), KOICA Club of Uganda (KOCU), and KOFIH Global Alumni (KGA) have launched comprehensive knowledge-sharing initiative in Bukandula Village, Gomba District.
The program integrates climate- sustainable smart agriculture training in tree planting environmental restoration, focused on fruit tree growing, restoration of degraded landscapes and agroforestry with critical health education on nutrition, maternal and child care, and HIV prevention.
Over 130 farmers and community members participated in the hands-on training sessions covering sustainable agricultural practices, health education and field demonstrations. The training was hosted at Bukandula Church of Uganda Nursery and Primary school in Gomba District. This program represents a holistic approach to community development, recognizing that household food security and family health are inseparable.
"This partnership goes beyond material donations," explained Mr. Simon Waiswa a KOFIH representative.
"We're building knowledge and confidence within the community to adopt healthier, more sustainable practices that improve both livelihoods and wellbeing."
The training featured technical sessions facilitated by KGA and KOCU alumni trained in the Republic of South Korea, utilizing expert-designed content developed by the alumni facilitators.
Mr. Solomon Ssekabembe Mutimba, a key facilitator from KOCU emphasized the importance of mindset change among farmers and community members; highlighting the importance of having sufficient understanding of the best farming practices for all farmers which is a pre-requisite for sustainability.
Mr. Samuel Mpiira another facilitator shared expert knowledge in agroforestry and said the this promotes diversity in income generation.
Ms. Elizabeth Atiang, a health educator in the session underscored the value of a healthy mind and a strong body which allows us to work well.
Expressing the importance of the right amount, right nutrients and right quality of food for both children and adults.
The health education session was concluded with Ms. Harriet Ijangolet cautioning the community on HIV prevention. The trainers encouraged participants to translate the training into practice.
The training was welcomed by local leaders, including Gomba District officials, school and community representatives.
Following the training, KOICA and KOFIH donated farm tools, tree seedlings and jerrycans to further support participants to translate training into practice, contributing to environmental conservation, household food security, and improved community wellbeing.
The initiative reflects a growing recognition that sustainable rural development requires an integrated approach linking agricultural productivity, environmental conservation, nutrition security, and family health outcomes.
Through this knowledge sharing activity, KOFIH and its partners reaffirm their commitment to people-centered development; one that strengthens communities not only through donations, but through practical knowledge, local participation, and sustainable behavior change.
“We want this training to mark the beginning of a wider ripple effect in Kabulasoke Village and surrounding communities” Ms. Ingrid Natukunda, KOICA representative said.