We have successfully completed the first year of our two-year partnership with Texans on Mission (TXM), launching 120 savings groups in Omoro District! This year, we met our goal by establishing 60 groups at locations where water wells have been set up. The collaboration has been very positive, and we are now exploring opportunities to further expand together.

Here are just a few of the stories of lives impacted by this great partnership!

Santa Akello

Santa Akello, a resident of Kalam Omiya Village in Bobi Sub-County, Omoro District, is transforming her life through poultry farming. Once a small-scale farmer with limited income, she is now on the path to financial independence, a journey she attributes to Seed Effect’s Savings & Loan Program. Santa’s poultry venture began modestly with just five birds. Today, she owns over 35 local chickens and expects to generate a steady income soon. She credits her success to determination, hard work, support from Seed Effect’s training, and the TXM Health and Water Project. Santa shared,

“I got the start-up capital from a Savings for Life group loan of 50,000 UGX. Their training equipped me with the knowledge and skills I needed to succeed in poultry farming. Through lessons on savings and business planning, I have become a woman of focus and vision, determined to improve my family’s standard of living.”

Santa continued by highlighting the challenges in her village, particularly the high levels of alcoholism among men, which often leaves women as the primary providers for their families. She explained,

“Many men here do not work hard, so women must step up and take care of their households.” 

Beyond financial benefits, Santa’s poultry project has instilled in her a strong sense of ownership and passion. She continued, 

“Poultry farming is lucrative, and anyone can succeed. I started small, but with dedication and the right support, I am achieving my dreams. I want to inspire young people to embrace agriculture and create their own businesses to secure their future success.” 

Santa’s story is a powerful example of how initiatives like Seed Effect and Texans on Mission’s Health and Water Project are empowering rural communities, especially women, to become economically independent. Her journey demonstrates that with perseverance, hard work, and the right support, anyone can achieve their goals and transform their financial trajectory.

Akech Pasca

Akech Pasca’s life underwent a significant transformation after receiving a loan of 50,000 UGX from her Seed Effect group. She used the loan to start a business selling bread made from baking flour and rice. With this financial support, she purchased eight kilograms of rice, three packets of baking flour, and three food colors, generating a profit of 45,000 UGX. Pasca expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Seed Effect Uganda for equipping her with essential knowledge about saving and financial management. This knowledge not only empowered her to improve her economic situation but also enabled her to make informed decisions, optimize her business operations, and increase her profit margins, ultimately enhancing her quality of life!

Moro Jalon

Moro Jalon of Lubanga Twero Achoo was able to purchase a pregnant pig for 280,000 UGX through access to more loans from her Savings & Loan Group. The pig has since farrowed six healthy piglets of a good breed. Now, he plans to save for a cow to add to his household’s productive assets and to help pay for school fees. He expressed,

“My hope has been renewed through the Seed Effect program, which has greatly improved my decision-making. We have learned how to use loans effectively, generate interest, and grow our savings. Thank you, Seed Effect!”

Margaret Ayoo

Margaret Ayoo is a key member of the Rubanga Ber Aket Ket Savings & Loan Group and has transformed her financial situation through diligent savings and wise investments. She saved 320,000 UGX, which she used to buy a sow and rent at least a two-acre garden for planting soya beans. Margaret is delighted with the progress of her sow, which is now healthy and expected to give birth to over ten piglets. She shared,

“I am overjoyed with how well the sow has grown, and I continue saving with great enthusiasm.”

Recognizing the threat of livestock diseases in her community, Margaret and her husband ensured that their pig received proper veterinary care to protect it from recent outbreaks. She expressed her gratitude to Seed Effect Uganda and her savings & loan group members for their continuous support. In appreciation of the impact that Seed Effect has had on their lives, Margaret and her husband have named their sow Adwogi Kodi, which means “Seed Effect.” Margaret’s story is a testament to the power of savings, planning, and community support in transforming rural livelihoods.

Learn more about our partnerships and ways to get involved!