James Kenyi

James “When somebody educates you it is more necessary than when someone gives you cash – that will stick in your mind forever and ever.” < return to leadership “I have been in the refugee settlements in Uganda three different times. First in...

Sharon Jemeila

Sharon “We are thankful for this program.  It [Seed Effect] is bringing opportunity.” < return to leadership share pray connect donate Seed Effect is a Christ-centered economic development organization, bringing hope and opportunity to South Sudanese...

Mary – Village Agent – Anyijiasi

Mary - Village Volunteer “I am here with them, we pray together. Everything we do is together.” < return to leadership Mary came to Uganda from South Sudan in 2016. Once located in Pagirinya refugee settlement she heard about Seed Effect and decided to...

Grace Kasara – Anyijiasi

Grace “Life here is hard compared to back home in South Sudan, but after receiving the [Seed Effect] box, life is improving.” < return to leadership When fighting broke out in her small town in South Sudan, Grace fled to Uganda to seek refuge. She ran...

Gale Elvira

Gale “I will use that money to help push my children forward with their education and payment of the school fees so that they will be better for the future.“ < return to leadership Gale first heard of Seed Effect and their savings groups when she went...

Agnes Pita

Agnes “After this cycle ends, I will continue saving with my group because this group is important to me.”   < return to leadership “For almost 2 years, I tried to save on my own to provide for my four children. I’ve now been with my group, Amadri...