In a couple of my previous blogs, I mentioned the importance of language in development work and international research. Whether this be introductions or using the correct terminology, the language we use to tell stories is powerful. I continue to
Empower a woman.
Equip a Child.
Give the gift of education
and tools for life.
Who We Are
Our Mission:
To build resilience in livelihood, food, and nutritional security in resource-constrained communities through youth agricultural education, smallholder farmer advancement,
and leadership development.
What We Do
Field of Hope is a Christian non-profit dedicated to agricultural education and extension. Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda and developing countries across the globe, yet most involved in agriculture have received a low quality education about the processes and materials required to produce enough food for themselves and their families. That’s where Field of Hope steps in.Get Involved
Field of Hope believes in life transformation for both the people we work with and for the people who would like to partner
with us. If you would like to share your time, your talent, or your treasure, please contact us and let us know in which area
you would like to be involved.
Current Programs
Field of Hope works to achieve our mission through three pillars: Youth Agricultural Education, Smallholder Farmer Advancement, and Leadership Development. Through these pillars, we feel that we reach audiences of every generation and every walk of life. From there, we are dedicated to standing with individuals and groups to advance agriculture and impact their lives.
Youth Agricultural Education
We hope to equip the next generation of agriculturists in developing countries with the skills and abilities to successfully operate their agricultural enterprises.
Smallholder Farmer Advancement
Field of Hope is working to educate and encourage smallholder farmers in northern Uganda through agricultural
and financial means.
Leadership Development
Field of Hope recognizes that we ourselves cannot change the world, but together with other invested partners, we believe we can create transformation and have
a lasting positive impact.
“Initially…there was a lot of problems. There was a time when people would even go without food, but as a result of members being in the (Field of Hope) group, that no longer happens because if you have a challenge you can go to the group and you borrow money that can help you sort out your problems or meet that need that you have.”
– Sheila Ogwang
“I was able to accomplish some of the things I thought I would not. Mostly, to pay for the school fees and medical care. The partnership (with Field of Hope) helps us as a group to motivate us to continue working together and being partnered with Field of Hope has helped us to achieve a lot, some things that we couldn’t have achieved on our own. We have been able to get knowledge on things that other community members don’t have.”
– Santa Obok
“I feel loved and appreciated. Because in various ways Field of Hope has given others hope and encouragement on how to go about our businesses or farming or savings as well. The (Field of Hope) group has helped me because sometimes through savings you get a loan. That loan you use it for something else, like maybe paying for school fees, or like continue also helping you in your garden or another business. Through savings, their lives have been changed. Their families’ lives have been changed. They have managed to pay school fees with their money. Others have also started small businesses that can help sustain their family. I still believe that when you continue serving us, I believe many lives will be touched.”
– Deborah Awor
“I am so joyous about working with Field of Hope. Field of Hope has enabled me to develop. It has given me knowledge on farming. I now have knowledge and better methods of farming. And even hoe to generate income. It has impacted the community in the sense that in the area of farming, and also it has enabled people to come together and work together as a group. People are more relating with one another, compared to before. And they are able to cooperate with one another better than before.”
– Nancy Ogur
I’m happy to work with Field of Hope, to be a member of the group. I can socialize with the people, the community where I’m working, and I feel I’ve saved some money. And the trainings that I’ve got from Field of Hope, it helps me to improve in my farming methods. ”
“It has also helped me pay school fees. I have a large family, I have about six children that I support, so when I get money from the savings that I get from the group supported by Field of Hope, it helps me a lot. ”
“Whenever I hear that Field of Hope is coming for a training, I want to be part of that training because I know there are new ideas that I’ll get that might not be known.”
– Semmy Ahol
“Field of hope has given us knowledge on how to do our activities and also it has given us strength by bringing us together. There’s certain things you can’t do on your own, but as a group you can manage it. So, Field of Hope has enabled us to do that.”
– Jacinta Amido
Current News
Plant the Seed and Watch it Grow
The past two weeks have been nothing more than fulfilling and impactful. These past weeks I have challenged myself in facilitating 163 Ugandan Agriculture Educators who will impact 57,913 students across the country. The Field of Hope team and I
Always Learning
Within two weeks, Field of Hope trained 162 agricultural education teachers at their annual teacher training. Teachers were able to leave each day with new or more in-depth teaching skills, while also sharing some incredible local food throughout the day.
Ready, Set, Serve
Throughout my time here in Uganda, one of my main tasks has been developing a teachers’ guide for agriculture clubs in Secondary Schools. This guide consists of precise steps for beginning an agriculture club for teachers. Our main goal with
Research Ethics, Language, and Never-Ending Questions
In 2022, Field of Hope partnered with another nonprofit, Her Mighty Hands, to provide video-based extension services for women smallholder farmers. This year, Her Mighty Hands had their third growing season deploying 30 phones to women farmers groups. Essentially, my
Big Dreams: Let’s Chase Them
A highlight of my time here in Uganda is being able to meet with students. These students truly are the leaders of today. They embody what it means to have an eagerness to learn and to strengthen each other. I am