In Ndegeya, women farmers face acute challenges including limited access to arable land, unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change, and heavy reliance on subsistence crops amid rising food prices. Many households struggle with malnutrition and poverty, as women—who form the backbone of local agriculture—often lack seeds, tools, and training despite performing most farm labor. Laudara’s sack gardens project directly counters these realities by enabling women in Ndegeya to cultivate nutrient-rich vegetables in small spaces, fostering resilience, better nutrition, and supplemental income even in tough
Women participants report increased household nutrition and income from selling surplus produce at local markets. For instance, sack gardens enable year-round harvesting, reducing reliance on seasonal rains and improving resilience to droughts common in Uganda. This hands-on empowerment mirrors global evidence where resource access doubles yields for women farmers
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