A Christian non-profit dedicated to international agricultural development.
WHO WE ARE
Field of Hope is a Christian non-profit dedicated to agricultural education
Field of Hope exists to equip farmers, students, and communities in Uganda with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to build sustainable livelihoods and stronger futures.
What we Do
Cultivating Knowledge to Feed the Future
Field of Hope works alongside farmers, students, and communities in Uganda to create practical, lasting change through agriculture, education, and access to essential resources. By focusing on real needs and long-term relationships, the work is designed to help individuals and communities grow stronger, more stable, and better equipped to build their own future.
Our Impact in 2025
Cultivating Sustainable Change
Field of Hope empowers agricultural communities by equipping smallholder farmers, inspiring youth through education, and developing the visionary leaders needed for sustainable global impact.
Leyi Naa Project supported 35 farmers in acquiring skills for sustainable livestock management, and activities benefited 210 individuals.
Five more Inspiring Students in Agriculture Grant projects in partner schools, benefiting 18 agriculture teachers and over 3,500 students.
Trained 162 teachers, impacting 57,913 students with enhanced teaching methodologies and inspiring agricultural careers through our annual teacher training.
A total of seven fellows, interns, and volunteers.
Set up 8 demonstration gardens, with 348 farmers participating, reaching 2,088 individuals and promoting adoption of innovative agronomic practices.
Mobile teacher development delivered 8 topics, building the capacity of 365 teachers and benefiting over 182,500 students.
Current Programs
Field of Hope works to achieve our mission through three pillars:
Youth Agricultural Education, Rural Community Farmer Development, and Clean Water Project. Through these pillars, 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
Working with agricultural educators around Uganda, trainings, resources, and support are provided for both students and educators.
Rural Community Farmer Development
Providing hands-on agricultural training to farmers, they are equipped with practical skills to diversify crop production, care for livestock, and manage land more effectively.
Clean Water Project
Access to clean water is essential for both daily life and agricultural success. Field of Hope partners with communities to establish reliable water sources and help reduce the time spent collecting water.
Donate Today
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Your gift builds resilience to Ugandan farmers, women, families, teachers, and students. This work couldn’t be done without you! Thank you for standing with Uganda to make a difference and be a blessing to so many!
News
Stories of Hope
The Story Behind the Field: The Day the Wind Took Our Garden
The Story Behind the Field: Tractors
The Story Behind the Field: Beginnings
Connect with Us
Behind every Field of Hope program is a person. 💚
A teacher trying something new in their classroom.
A student discovering a future in agriculture.
A farmer building something that can support their family.
A community gaining new opportunities.
🌱 These are the stories we want you to hear.
Join us for Sowing Seeds of Hope on September 25 at 6:00 PM CT and see the people and stories behind Field of Hope`s work in Uganda.
And joining us is completely FREE! Don`t forget to register today! https://ow.ly/TmWt50ZKqCn
As her time with Field of Hope came to a close, Ella Strickland, a senior at Penn State University and 2026 Field of Hope Fellow, reflects on her summer working with our Youth Agricultural Education programs and agriculture clubs in Uganda.
In her blog, Ella shares how lucky she feels to have been selected for this experience—but we have to say, we were just as lucky to have her serving alongside us! 💚
Ella, thank you for jumping in, investing in students, and being such a wonderful part of Field of Hope this summer. 🌾✨
📖 Read Ella’s final blog and hear about her experience in her own words! https://ow.ly/ll0450ZFkZk
For 15 years, Field of Hope has been shaped by the people, places, lessons, and experiences that have become part of our story.
Now, Field of Hope co-founder Mike Hafner is taking us back to where it all began.
In our new blog series, The Story Behind the Field, Mike reflects on more than 30 trips to Uganda and shares the stories behind the work—the successes, the lessons learned along the way, and, most importantly, the people who have made a lasting impact on him and Field of Hope.
We’re beginning at the beginning.
Read “Beginnings,” the first installment of The Story Behind the Field at the link in our bio.
Want a peek at what Field of Hope has been up to this year?
From classrooms and school agriculture projects to farmers, clean water, and communities across Uganda, there are SO many stories we can`t wait to share with you.
On September 25th at 6:00 PM CT, we’re bringing those stories to Sowing Seeds of Hope! 🎥 You’ll get an inside look at the work happening on the ground and, most importantly, meet some of the people behind the numbers.
Registration is completely FREE!
Click here to Register: https://ow.ly/RVET50ZEmH7
🌱 From the classroom to the clubs in Uganda! 🇺🇬
Meet Madison Knapp, one of our incredible 2026 Field of Hope Fellows! Madison is a senior at the University of Idaho studying Agricultural Education, and this summer she brought her passion for teaching and agriculture all the way to Uganda. 💚
In her latest blog, Madison shares about her experience working alongside students in agriculture clubs and what she learned along the way. We are so grateful for the energy, heart, and dedication Madison brought to Field of Hope this summer. She did a fantastic job, and we can’t wait to see where her future in agricultural education takes her! 🌾✨
📖 Check out Madison’s blog to hear about the experience in her own words!
https://ow.ly/O63L50ZFkiS…bs-madison-knapp/
✈️ THE GOLDEN TICKET IS BACK! 🎟️✨
What if your next adventure started with a $100 ticket…and helped support Field of Hope along the way? Purchase a Golden Ticket Raffle ticket for $100 USD for your chance to WIN and choose a destination to travel to! 🌎✈️
🎟️ One ticket: $100
✈️ One lucky winner
🌎 One BIG adventure
💚 One great cause
Grab your Golden Ticket and join the fun!
Click here to learn more and register for Sowing Seeds of Hope! https://ow.ly/LBbC50ZEmFo
📣 SAVE THE DATE! We’re Getting Back to Our Roots! 🌱
This year, Sowing Seeds of Hope is taking us back to where it all began.
Join us on September 25th at 6:00 PM CT for Sowing Seeds of Hope: Getting Back to Our Roots as we celebrate the heart of Field of Hope—agriculture, education, relationships, and the people who have helped us grow along the way. 🌾💚
🎥 See brand-new videos from Uganda
🌱 Hear stories of impact and growth
🇺🇬 Learn more about the heart behind Field of Hope
✨ See where we’re headed next!
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just getting to know Field of Hope, there’s a place for you in our story.
🎟️ Registration is completely FREE! Save your spot today.
Register Here: https://ow.ly/KlQO50ZzT5e
🌍🌱 From the UK to Uganda!
This summer, our very own Anne Oshaba had an incredible opportunity to spend time in the UK—learning new approaches to sustainable agriculture, building new skills, and even being interviewed by the BBC!
Now, Anne is excited to bring what she learned back home and put those ideas into action in Uganda as our newly instated Youth Agriculture Education Pillar Head. 🇺🇬💚
Check out Anne’s blog to hear about her experience, what she learned, and how she hopes to use it to continue growing agriculture education in Uganda! 🌾✨
https://ow.ly/nY0h50ZEn2l
