Amazing Friends for Development Association

NGO Arm

Working with communities across the Rwenzori sub-region in health, climate change & environment, economic empowerment and education.

Who we are as an NGO

Beyond bringing friends together for development, AFRIDA runs an NGO arm that works directly with communities. Drawing on the skills of our members and our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, we focus on four thematic areas.

AFRIDA Health

Health

Health awareness on nutrition, food safety, NCDs and HIV/AIDS, free medical camps and support to health facilities.

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AFRIDA Climate Change and Environment

Climate Change & Environment

Awareness on floods and mudslides, tree planting and promotion of energy-saving cook stoves.

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AFRIDA Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Using our own SACCO as a benchmark to promote financial education and VSLA strategies.

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AFRIDA Education

Education

Career guidance through professional talks in schools and engaging leaders for better education services.

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Highlights

25,000trees planted by members since inception
~1,000clients served at our Busongora North medical camp
1member-owned SACCO, one of the biggest in the region
4thematic areas of community work

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Every contribution helps us reach more families across the Rwenzori sub-region. Join us as a member, partner or supporter.

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