PARTNER
Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme
The Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT) is sparking change in Western Uganda by helping people unlock their potential and drive their own development.
Partner Type
Organisation
Location
Western uganda
Funded Since
2003
Total Amount Funded
$1,920,000
ABOUT
The URDT
Since 1987, URDT has been all about enabling communities to take charge of their future. Their Epicenter Strategy trains female leaders at the African Rural University, making a real impact across villages and districts. They’re creating opportunities, especially for women, and boosting local economies.
Curious about African Rural University? Check their partner page here.
Contribution of Mustardseed Trust
Let’s awaken the sleeping genius in each of us…
URDT has been an incredible partner to Mustardseed Trust for nearly 20 years. We’ve seen them achieve great things, from setting up a girls’ school to attending key peace conferences. In 2018, Mustardseed Trust increased our support, and URDT responded by expanding their impact with the Epicenter Strategy. By 2021, they were scaling up their efforts to over 20 districts, all while closely working with the African Rural University.
Meet Phiona Atugonza, an ARU graduate…
… and now the sector lead for tourism at Young Africa Works Uganda, has been celebrated by Kyankwanzi district officials for her outstanding contributions.
Her recognition comes after her impactful work as Epicenter Manager for Kyankwanzi and Kibaale districts, guiding 739 young people through three cohorts. Thanks to her efforts, 200 have successfully launched their businesses or found employment.
URDT’s Epicenter Strategy brings the Visionary Approach to local governments, schools, and rural communities. Epicenter Managers, trained at the African Rural University, work across sub-counties, individuals, and villages, driving real change at every level.
URDT delivers transformational education to develop powerful female change agents in Africa.
URDT enables graduates to create conditions for rural people to improve their lives, transform their communities, and awaken inherent leadership.
How URDT builds a regenerative future
Healthy eco-systems
Maintaining eco-systems through sustainable agriculture
Partnership
Communities working as one to determine their own development
New money systems
Building rural economies that take care of the people and their environment