Nashemererwa kukureba!

The Agandi Project is a community triage toolbox that seeds and empowers community development by increasing capacity for self-care and healing.

The toolbox includes food sustainability, regional tool access, water reclamation, solar/wind power, medical care, communal counseling, housing efforts, and education.

Nashemererwa kukureba! translates from Rukiga (the language of the Mukiga, Kiga, and Bakiga people of the region) to “Nice to see you here.”

Meet Our Family Coordinators

  • Apophia Karungi

    Agandi Uganda Healthcare Director

  • Photo of Ambrose Mwesigwa

    Ambrose Mwesigwa

    Agandi Uganda Director

  • Jessica Sellars

    Research

  • Mark Monroe

    Project Writer and Public Relations

  • Ian Abinsinguza

    Kampala - Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Cloey Olander

    Database Development and Communications

  • Jimmy Sellars

    Project Coordinator and Fundraising

  • Sezi Kazarwa

    Partner and Activist - Create a Smile Uganda

Our first full year of assessment is complete and we are celebrating our efforts and visualizing a future where we can build support and sustainability around this project.

Map of Uganda

Click on the map to see Kihiihi.

Uganda has similar geography (hills, mountains, plains) and size as the US state of Colorado. There are so many more people! Colorado has approximately 6 million people and Uganda almost 46 million! Why? There are many reasons but a big part of Uganda’s large population is due to migration from neighboring countries experiencing famine, war, environmental disasters, deforestation, and global warming.

This area is the home of the Mukiga, Kiga, or Abakiga (people of the mountain). Their rich culture has flourished in this region and continues to inspire all who meet them. Their strong work ethic is only surpassed by their beautiful hearts.

You can also see Kampala on the map where we also have family members.

Here is a snapshot of what we’ve done so far.

  • Provide food assistance to nearly 100 community members

  • Partnered with 8 families to insure continued education for 20+ youth

  • Contributed to 12 major emergency medical efforts

  • Continue to coordinate behavioral health counseling and continue to maintain communal connections with 20+ individuals and families

  • Continuing research and testing of sustainable methods for building foundational capacity (i.e., food, clothing, shelter, medical care, etc.)

  • Transported 10+ individuals and families for emergency medical care and testing such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc.

  • Purchased durable medical equipment to establish a loaning library for community medical needs

  • Established partnerships with other on-the-ground community organizations to provide assistance of medical supplies, food, and medical needs

  • Providing school fees for young people to attend college in both Nursing and Engineering.

  • Built databases for cataloging regional services and assistance to better connect locals to meet their needs

  • Established a care program and network with local providers to distribute food, medical assistance, and transportation

  • Support LGBTQ+ support efforts in Kampala and Nairobi through training, networking, and emergency financial support

  • Support LGBTQ+ Hostel Safe House for 25+ LGBTQ+ youth in Kampala

  • Support on-the-ground rescue and bail work of incarcerated LGBTQ+ people

  • Created and expanded a network for education and direct rescue work of Queer people

  • Individual, group, and family food access and emergency funding

  • Contribute to continuing education for young community leaders

  • Began building strong community ties with resource access and delivery to youth in Kampala’s slums.

Construction on the Agandî Clinic has begun!