Award-winning refugee-led organization in Nakivale, Uganda. Recognized by UNHCR, Ockenden International, and Lush Spring Prize. Since 2018: trained 3,000+ farmers in food forest design, processed 800 kg food waste weekly into worm compost, taught 700 women to grow oyster mushrooms and make organic soap.
Founded in 2018 by refugees in Nakivale after WFP food rations were cut. Started with 15 people learning to grow food using permaculture methods. Now employs 35 full- and part-time staff, all refugees.
We serve over 20,000 refugees from Congo, Burundi, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan across multiple programs: mushroom cultivation, worm composting, biochar production, women's health education, and arborloo toilet construction.
Located in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District, South West Uganda.
Training programs in agriculture, health education, and income generation.
English courses, business training, and leadership development programs that equip refugees with the skills they need to thrive.
Organic soap making, mushroom cultivation, and tree planting programs that create sustainable income for women in the community.
Natural farming training, soil regeneration through vermicomposting, food forest design, and waste recycling techniques.
Established 6 food forests promoting biodiversity while equipping new arrivals with farming tools and knowledge.
in regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming
through entrepreneurship and farming programs
impacted across 7+ nationalities
restoring biodiversity and food forests
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now living in Nakivale refugee camp, Mariam is a passionate soap maker who serves as Program Manager at Unidos.
She leads women's projects, teaching other refugees how to make organic soap while providing business training and networking opportunities that transform lives.
"Through Unidos, I found not just a livelihood, but a purpose. Now I help other women discover their own potential."
Your contribution helps us expand our programs and reach more refugees in need.
Every donation directly supports training programs, farming supplies, and community development.
Make a DonationOrganizations and businesses can collaborate with us to scale our impact across more refugee settlements.
Become a PartnerShare our story and help raise awareness about refugee-led innovation and community resilience.
Share Your StoryHave questions or want to learn more about our work? We'd love to hear from you.
Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Isingiro District, South West Uganda
Honored by international organizations for refugee-led innovation and soil regeneration.
£25,000 Award - 2024
REGESOIL project selected from 174 global entries for improving soil productivity and nutrition.
USA for UNHCR - 2024
Paulinho Muzaliwa recognized for visionary leadership and dedication to displaced communities.
Permaculture Award - 2023
Recognized for regenerative agriculture work training 1,000+ ecological farmers.
1 of 15 from 1,500 - 2022
Selected for REGESOIL: 501 farmers, 40% soil improvement, 45% yield increases.
