
Nakanzike Bridget
My name is Nakanyinke Bridget, I am 15 yrs old. I live in Mpigi District with my two younger sisters and my mother.Before coming to
The story of Gejja Model Farm started in 2019 when the Gejja Women Foundation acquire land in bulyasi village, Mpigi district. But when covid hit in the same year, and nearly half of the population in Uganda, and other counrties was dying hunger, we restructured the farm with a new vision, and mission with a purpose of ending hunger, and creating employment opportunities to rural households.
It is estimated that over 70% of ugandas population depends on agriculture. And 80% being smallholder farmers. According to the National Planning Authority, small holder farmers are the poorest.
To empower smallholder farmers through modern agricultural practices.
To inspire youths to join agriculture.To increase on the nutrition of people.
To produce quality, and healthy crops
It is estimated that over 70% of ugandas population depends on agriculture. And 80% being smallholder farmers. According to the National Planning Authority, small holder farmers are the poorest.
Crops Grown
Lettuce, Broccoli,Cauliflower, Red cabbage, Green Cabbage, Sweetcorn, Yams, Bananas, Sugarcanes
Livestock
Chicken, Rabbits, Ducks, Turkey
In order for a young woman to thrive, we have to invest in her future.
My name is Nakanyinke Bridget, I am 15 yrs old. I live in Mpigi District with my two younger sisters and my mother.Before coming to
My name is Nalubega Daphine,I’m 13yrs old and am a Ugandan by Nationality. I live in Bulyasi village found in Mpigi District. I stay with
My name is Evelyn Nalubowa.I am 19years old,Iam a Ugandan by Nationality. I was born in afamily of 3 boys. I grew up in the
My name is Namuwonge Alice, I am 7 years old. I am in primary one at Hope Hill. I stay with my mother Mpigi District.
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Gejja Women Foundation aims to holistically empower marginalized women and girls in rural Uganda through business development, educational support, training in sexual and reproductive health and gender mainstreaming.
Email: info@gejja.org
Inquiries: info@gejja.org
Tel: +256 787 435759
35194, Bulyisa Village, Mpigi District
Uganda