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We are the Development arm of the catholic Diocese of Soroti focused into: Sustainable Livelihood | Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation | Integrated WASH |

Soroti, Uganda
Joined September 2022
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(1/5) This week, we were delighted to host our Donor, @ViAgroforestry for a Holistic Monitoring Visit. The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on our progress, identify gaps, strengthen systems, share experiences, & explore ways of improving the implementation of ESALI-II.
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(2/5) @AlfredOtworot, the @socadido -MEAL officer commended the @ViAgroforestry team for their continued engagement & funding support, noting that their monitoring visits have consistently created positive impacts within the organization particularly in policy development,
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Today, @socadido staff under the @NOSP_UG Project, together with Local Seed Business Producers supported under @NOSP_UG, have joined farmers, researchers, agribusiness companies & other stakeholders at the 2nd @Busitema1 & East Africa Grain Council (EAGC) Agribusiness Trade Expo.
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The Project is implemented by @socadido in Teso Sub region, the @MAAIF_Uganda and funded by the Government of Uganda, @IFAD and the @TheOPECFund, @NOSP_UG continues to support efforts aimed at strengthening agricultural livelihoods.
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1/6: On July 30, 2026, our team successfully conducted a training on Value Chain Actors for Regular Hub-Level Multi-Stakeholder Platform under the @NOSP_UG
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2/6: The session equipped participants with the knowledge & strategies needed to strengthen coordination, collaboration, market linkages, and investment across the oilseed value chain in the Teso Sub-region.
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1/5 On July 9, 2026, @socadido joined @Kapelebyong2018 in commemorating belated World Water Day celebrations at Aakum P/S. The event marked the official handover of modern sanitation facilities constructed under the S-WASH Project with funding from our partner, @Just_a_Drop
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2/5 Representing the Diocesan Development Director, Rev. Fr. @omaria_michael, our Assistant MEAL Officer, Tino Martha, emphasized the importance of sustained partnerships in improving the social well-being of communities across Teso.
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1/5 @socadido is delighted to host the @DCAUganda team, led by the Country Director, @VanSaaf, on a partner familiarization mission in Teso. The visit reflects DCA's commitment to strengthening partnerships & engaging directly with communities implementing (SARRL) Project.
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2/5 The team is holding interactions with selected beneficiaries to gain firsthand insights into the impact of the @DCAUganda funded SARRL Project across the Teso sub-region.
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This week, the ESALI II Project team, have been actively conducting farmer household mapping, beneficiary monitoring visits, & capturing baseline photos for the identified farmer Households in the new Parishes in Katakwi and Kapelebyong districts.
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This exercise is a critical project start-up activity aimed at collecting household coordinates, establishing baseline information, and generating evidence on the socio-economic, agricultural, environmental, and livelihood conditions of participating households. @ViAgroforestry
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Today, our @socadido team continued engaging with MSP members from Serere & @SorotiDLG under the @NOSP_UG. These trainings are creating an inclusive platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, identify key opportunities & address challenges affecting oilseed production in Teso
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Among the key issues raised were the need for improved post-harvest handling facilities, subsidized post-harvest services and increased farmer training on proper post-harvest handling practices to reduce losses and improve competitiveness. @MAAIF_Uganda
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This week, we continue with the District Cluster Multi-Stakeholder Platform meetings across the 10 districts of Teso under the @NOSP_UG . Now in Day 3 of the engagement, the team has successfully covered three districts,Amuria, Katakwi, & Ngora. Today proceeds to Kumi & Bukedea
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During the engagements in the first three districts, participants highlighted several critical issues affecting oilseed production in Teso, including declining soil fertility, increasing incidences of crop pests, weeds, and diseases, poor farmer uptake of advisory services
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We (@socadido) have launched District Cluster Multi-Stakeholder Platform meetings across the 10 districts of Teso under the @NOSP_UG, this marks a key step towards strengthening farmer coordination and agribusiness transformation. @MAAIF_Uganda
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The engagement started yesterday in Ngora & today we shall be in Katakwi & Amuria, the exercise aims to improve planting, production and linking farmers to better market opportunities within oilseed value chains. @StateHouseUg
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Today, our @socadido team concluded the inspection and monitoring of oilseed farmer groups in Kalaki district under the @NOSP_UG. The team visited Alere Igangai Women's Group in Ogwolo Sub-county.
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Ms. Phoebe Amujo the chairperson of Alere Igangai Women's Group shared how cultivating just half an acre of simsim in the first season has transformed her livelihood & inspired her to venture into commercial production.
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Two Local Seed Businesses in Amuria District, Odolu Owanyu LSB (Wera) and Okwang Imono LSB (Morungatuny), have successfully passed the second mandatory Quality Declared Seed (QDS) inspection conducted by MAAIF/NSCS inspector Mr. Muyingo Joseph. @NOSP_UG @MAAIF_Uganda
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The inspection covered 16 acres of groundnuts & is part of the certification process that ensures farmers access high-quality, affordable seed. The exercise falls under the @NOSP_UG , which aims to boost commercialization of oilseed crops and improve smallholder livelihoods.
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On June 12, 2026, our monitoring continued in Kumi & Ngora districts to assess progress & engage farmers under the @NOSP_UG on their dev't journey. Led by Martha Tino & Immaculate Bwayirisa, the team visited Akibui Youth Savings Group in Kumi, & Olilim Farmers Group in Ngora.
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Akibui Youth Savings Chairperson, Ilukor Francis, said that the group was formed in 2014, registered with the @MAAIF_Uganda in 2019, & now has 40 members while Olilim Farmers Chairperson, Okiror Emmanuel, also noted the positive impact of the group in improving household incomes
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Today, the SOCADIDO team continued with Day Two of monitoring the @NOSP_UG beneficiaries in Teso, visiting Kotiokot PWDS Events Management Group in Bukedea District to assess progress and engage with farmers on their development journey. @NOSP_UG
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During the visit, the C/P of Kotiokot PWDS Events Mgt Group, James Peter Okoche, said that while the group is registered as a LSB, members have also established a savings scheme aimed at strengthening household livelihoods and supporting agricultural activities. @MAAIF_Uganda
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Our staff implementing the NOSP Project, together with Bukedea District Production Department, have conducted a field monitoring & local seed business visit across several oilseed farms in District. The team visited soybean, sunflower, and groundnut gardens. @MAAIF_Uganda
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The exercise highlights the positive impact of improved farming techniques and trainings, with many gardens showing promising growth and productivity. Jude Angota the District Agricultural Officer commended farmers for embracing the NOSP that is contributing to household incomes
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Our staff implementing the ESALI II Project are currently engaged in the collection of locally adapted tree seeds from selected seed sources. This is critical step in the establishment of community tree nurseries aimed at producing quality seedlings for agroforestry.
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Local seed collection helps ensure the availability of viable, site-adapted planting materials that are well suited to local ecological conditions. The collected seeds were from the Ashoka Tree (Saraca asoca) known for its unique characteristic of a revered evergreen tree.
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Today, the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese officiated the handover of motorcycles to @socadido staff implementing the NOSP & ESALI II projects. This milestone strengthens our commitment to commercializing the oilseed sector, improving smallholder incomes & enhancing livelihoods
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. The new motorcycles will expand ESALI II’s reach beyond the current 16,008 beneficiaries (60% women), support 40 VSLAs, and boost agroforestry efforts that have already seen 33,500 trees planted. @ViAgroforestry #SOCADIDO #ESALIII #NOSP #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #Uganda
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We are delighted to host our partner @ViAgroforestry team led by Country Director Henric Haeer Brundin during their visit to the ESALI Project implementation areas in the Teso Sub-region. #ESALIproject #ViAgroforestry #SOCADIDO #SustainableLivelihoquality #TesoSubRegion
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The visit is focused on strengthening partnerships, understanding field realities, identifying challenges, and exploring sustainable solutions to improve project implementation and impact among rural farming communities. We were equally excited to host our partners at the ATC
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SOCADIDO Supports 2,160 Households in Katakwi and Kapelebyong with Household Road Maps Through New Agro-Forestry Project socadido.org.ug/2026/04/30/s… @ViAgroforestry
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Today, SOCADIDO joined other stakeholders in Soroti City to commemorate World Earth Day 2026 in Eneku Training Village in Soroti City under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The event highlighted key environmental challenges affecting communities across the world.
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As SOCADIDO, we call upon everyone to take responsibility in restoring and protecting the earth. We commend the Government of Uganda for putting in place policies that support environmental conservation.
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