BRAC UGANDA
In June 2006, BRAC began operating its Microfinance Programme in two districts in Uganda - Kampala and Iganga. The programme has successfully formed 2,352 groups, mobilised 63,407 poor women as members and disbursed US$16.1 million in micro loans to 43,967 members. Loans are invested primarily in small scale business, agriculture, and construction. Additionally, an education program has started community teachers training and opening learning centres for out of school children in Kitgum. BRAC Uganda has set up 58 learning centers and trained 58 teachers (100% female) for its primary education programme. There are currently 1,891 children enrolled, and 844 have graduated from the program.
Microfinance Programme
Established in June 2006 and has undergone major expansion since January 2007
- Operates 64 branches
- Successfully formed 2,352 village organisations
- Mobilised over 63,407 poor women members
- $16.1 million in micro loans to 43,967 members
Education Programme
Established in January 2007
- Followed up by the district education authorities and UNICEF staff in the region
- Set up 58 learning centers
- Enrolled 1,891 out of school children
- 844 children have graduated
- Trained 58 community teachers; 100% of whom are women
Health Programme
- Established 10 health offices
- Conducted 1,088 health forums with 26,315 participants (100% female)
- Trained 183 Community Health Workers, who reach 183,000 people
New Programmes:
Adolescent Development Programme
The programme will be implemented in the Kitgum and Pader districts of Uganda for adolescent girls who have never been to school or who have dropped out. Centres will be set up to encourage socialisation, recreation, continuing education, and will provide life skills and income earning skills training.
- 36 centres set up (out of 100)
- 62 mentors trained (out of 100)
- 778 adolescent girl members (out of 2,500)
Agriculture and Livestock Development
This program will be an integral part of BRAC Uganda’s microfinance programme. Farmers will receive training in modern cultivation techniques; access to improved varieties of seeds and other inputs; and training to market their products. BRAC is currently preparing to provide training for 400 agricultural workers, 20,000 farmers and 40,000 livestock rearers. So far, BRAC has provided training and supposrt for:
- 280 agricultural workers
- 315 livestock rearers
- 195 poultry rearers
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