Our Work

African Rising Initiative (ARI) supports projects in various African nations through partnerships with local grass root Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Through these projects, we are able to uplift the lives of individuals in underserved communities.

EDUCATION

Girls' Education Project - Uganda

In Uganda, 60% of girls drop out of school because of poverty characterized by lack of food, sanitary pads, school fees, and scholastic materials. Only 20% of girls make it to upper primary school, and of those, only 10% make it to secondary school. ARI sponsors students to complete their primary and secondary education. We provide funding for tuition, uniforms, school supplies, school supplies, and other education related necessities

Partners:

Eco-Agric Uganda (San Martino Primary School)
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda
Champions of Hope Foundation

Vocational Training Project - Uganda

ARI helps secure funding and support for vocational programs geared towards underserved communities including young girls who have had children. Skills training includes but is not limited to sewing, cooking, hairdressing, basket weaving, automotive repair, cell phone repair, soap making, and candle making.

Partners:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda
Champions of Hope Foundation
Buyebe Community Care Initiative Africa

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Mycology & Mushroom Growing Project - Uganda

ARI helps secure grants and funding to provide mushroom growing equipment, materials, and training for rural communities. Mushrooms are used for food nutrition and as a means to gain income to sustain families.

Partner NGOs:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda

Corn Crop Project - Uganda

Increasing sustainable farming practices in Uganda can address food insecurity, poverty, and environmental degradation while promoting a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector. ARI provides funding for the rent or purchase of land and materials to plant, grow, and harvest corn crops. Corn is a drought tolerant staple food crop in Uganda. It provides not only a significant income opportunity but also an ongoing food source in the form of Posho (cornmeal porridge), Ugali (from corn flour), or cooked on the cob.

Partner NGOs:

Buyebe Community Care Initiative Africa
Ishanu Ministries International

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT

Self-Defense Workshops - Uganda

THE FACTS:

10% of Ugandan girls aged 15–19 have experienced sexual violence (latest Demographic and Health Survey figures summarized by Guttmacher, citing UDHS).
About 1 in 3 young women (35%) aged 18–24 report sexual abuse during childhood (Uganda’s national Violence Against Children Survey).

ARI organizes and funds self-defense workshops twice a year for women and girls in both urban and rural areas. These workshops help participants build confidence and gain practical skills to protect themselves from assault.

Partner NGOs:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda

Sanitary Pads Project - Uganda

Providing sanitary pads to girls in Uganda is a vital intervention that supports their health, education, and dignity. Many girls miss school during their menstrual cycle due to a lack of access to sanitary products, leading to learning gaps and increased dropout rates. By ensuring they have reliable menstrual hygiene supplies, we empower girls to stay in school, build confidence, and reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation. This simple yet impactful support helps create a more equitable and supportive environment for young girls to thrive.

Partner NGOs:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda

SELF-SUFFICIENCY

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Health Services Project - Uganda

ARI helps ensure that organization health clinics are fully equipped with essential medical equipment, supplies, and resources to operate continuously. Support covers a wide range of services, including first aid, vaccinations, medications, disease prevention (such as HIV, malaria, and other communicable diseases), prenatal and postnatal care, as well as health education—mental health included.

Partner NGOs:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda
Buyebe Community Care Initiative Africa
Ishanu Ministries International

Housing Project - Uganda

Whether for a student, widow, orphan, or teen mom, safe and stable housing is essential for both survival and growth. ARI funds housing and dormitory rent as well as construction projects, equipping these facilities with solar panels, beds, mattresses, linens, and mosquito nets. This support enables organizations to expand their services and better serve the community

Partner NGOs:

Eco-Agric Uganda
Rescue Women Foundation Uganda
Buyebe Community Care Initiative Africa
Ishanu Ministries International