KDFA exists to ensure that smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, are economically empowered, socially organised, and resilient to climate and market shocks.

Our approach is:

• Farmer centred: Farmers are organised, trained, and supported to lead their own development

• Market oriented: Farming is promoted as a business, not subsistence

• Climate responsive: Environmental sustainability is embedded in all programmes

• Partnership driven: We work with government, research institutions, private sector and development partners

Vision
A strong farmers’ organisation offering efficient services to members for sustainable economic and social impact in their communities.

Mission
To strengthen, support, and empower members to increase agricultural production, productivity and profitability, leading to improved economic and social welfare.

KDFA delivers integrated programmes aligned with national and global development priorities, including food security, climate adaptation, youth employment, and financial inclusion.

1. Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

• Promotion of climate smart and environmentally friendly farming practices

• Establishment of technology demonstration sites

• Support to research and innovation for sustainable productivity

2. Agribusiness and Market Systems Development

• Agribusiness training and enterprise development

• Collective marketing and value chain strengthening

• Support for agro-processing and produce storage facilities

3. Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

• Formation and strengthening of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

• Linkages to microfinance institutions and formal financial services

• Business planning and access to capital for farmer enterprises

4. Youth and Gender Inclusion

• Coaching and mentoring youth farmers

• Skills development in agricultural value chains

• Promotion of green jobs and dignified rural employment

5. Institutional Strengthening and Advocacy

• Capacity building of farmer groups and networks

• Engagement with local government and national institutions

• Promotion of accountability, governance, and farmer representation

KDFA works with organised farmer groups across all 27 sub counties of Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts.

Our primary beneficiaries include:

• Smallholder farmers

• Women led farming groups

• Youth agripreneurs

• Farmer cooperatives and enterprises

KDFA currently serves over 1,500 active members, with strong participation of women and young people.

KDFA operates under a transparent and accountable governance structure.

• A 9 member District Executive Board elected every four years provides policy direction

• An annual General Assembly oversees strategy, budgets, performance and leadership

• A professional management team implements programmes and ensures compliance

We uphold strong standards of transparency, integrity, stewardship and accountability to communities and partners.

KDFA has a proven track record of managing donor-funded and multi-stakeholder programmes over the past three decades.

We have worked with development partners including DANIDA, CARE International, FARM Africa, NAADS, aBi-Trust, Enabel, UNFFE, FINCA and others. Our collaborations span agriculture, financial inclusion, youth employment, governance, and environmental sustainability.

KDFA maintains close working relationships with district and sub county local governments in the Tooro Kingdom and Rwenzori Region.

• Over 30 years of grassroots implementation experience

• Deep community reach and trusted farmer networks

• Strong governance and accountability mechanisms

• Proven ability to deliver inclusive and scalable impact

• Alignment with national development priorities and SDGs

KDFA offers donors and partners a reliable local platform for effective programme delivery and sustainable results.

KDFA welcomes partnerships with donors, foundations, NGOs, government agencies, and private sector actors who share our commitment to inclusive agricultural development and rural transformation.

Together, we can empower farmers, strengthen food systems and build resilient rural economies.

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