The Nwoya Agrotourism Initiative is a unique programme that combines agriculture, tourism, and community development. By operating an agrotourism farm in Nwoya District, the initiative creates opportunities for local people to earn income, showcase their culture, and promote sustainable agriculture.
It is designed to serve both as a destination for visitors and a livelihood platform for communities, blending learning, leisure, and economic empowerment.
What We Do
- Agrotourism Farm
- Visitors experience hands-on activities such as planting, harvesting, livestock rearing, and local food preparation.
- The farm demonstrates sustainable farming techniques that locals can replicate.
- It serves as both a tourist attraction and a community learning hub.
- Opportunities for Local Communities
- Locals are engaged as farm guides, cultural performers, artisans, and service providers.
- Smallholder farmers supply fresh produce to the farm and benefit from market access.
- Women and youth are empowered through hospitality, craft-making, and food processing enterprises linked to tourism.
- Cultural Tourism Integration
- Visitors are introduced to Acholi cultural heritage through storytelling, dance, music, and cuisine.
- This helps preserve traditions while creating new income streams for community members.
- Education and Research
- The farm hosts schools, students, and researchers interested in agriculture, environment, and rural development.
- Practical demonstrations help promote climate-smart farming and agroecology.
Impact
The Nwoya Agrotourism Initiative contributes to:
- Job creation for youth and women in both agriculture and tourism.
- Promotion of sustainable farming practices in the community.
- Cultural preservation through integration of tourism with Acholi traditions.
- Local economic development by turning agriculture into an attraction and income generator.
Vision
To position Nwoya as a leading agrotourism destination in Northern Uganda, where agriculture meets culture and tourism, creating opportunities for communities while promoting sustainability and learning.