Community-led humanitarian expertise transforming post-conflict Northern Uganda through resilience, enterprise, and social justice since 2004.
Every VISO programme is built around four interconnected objectives driving lasting change across Northern Uganda.
Pillar 01
Restoring ecosystems and safeguarding natural resources across Northern Uganda.
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Pillar 02
Equipping youth and communities with skills, certification, and lasting knowledge.
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Pillar 03
Bridging youth and duty bearers through dialogue, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.
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Pillar 04
Building sustainable livelihoods through enterprise, training, and market access.
Learn More →Three revenue engines designed to make VISO financially independent of donor funding by 2030.
Premium Ugandan produce sold direct-to-consumer and via B2B wholesale. Online store with global shipping.
Paid courses in peacebuilding, project management, and community development with certificate programs.
Monetized environmental data sold to research institutions, development agencies, and UN bodies.
VISO was born from the community it serves. When children and youth are safe, heard, and empowered, they become the architects of lasting peace.
"We don't just work in the community — we are the community."
Community-Led
Youth Leadership
Shifting power to the next generation of Northern Ugandan leaders through localized expertise and sustainable enterprise.
85% of every gift funds direct field operations. Mobile Money, PayPal & bank transfer accepted.
Give NowEvery La Tedo purchase funds VISO's mission and supports 1,500+ smallholder farmers.
Shop NowProfessional courses in peacebuilding, community development, and climate resilience.
Enrol TodayNGOs, researchers & corporates — co-implement projects or build CSR programs with VISO.
Partner NowField reports, research, and impact stories from Northern Uganda.
Commentary
September 2026
How South Sudan's escalating heatwaves are pushing new arrivals across the Agoro hills into Palabek Settlement.
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Commentary
September 2026
Understanding the swing between severe heat and extreme precipitation across Uganda.
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Early warning analysis and policy brief on the 2026–2027 El Niño event across East and Central Africa.
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Commentary
September 8, 2026
Lessons from landslide disasters abroad, and what they mean for Mount Elgon and regional stability in East Africa.
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Field Activity
January 2021
Virtual pre-election debate bringing youth and local duty bearers together ahead of the 2021 polls.
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Field Activity
March 2021
Community dialogue on healing and reconciliation held in the aftermath of the 2021 general elections.
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Field Activity
2021
Recorded sub-county to district-level debates on youth inclusion in local governance and security.
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Community participation in education sector policy implementation in Amuru District.
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A comprehensive look at conflict trends and reconciliation successes across Northern Uganda.
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Policy recommendations for strengthening child safety and reporting mechanisms across partner communities.
View in Library →Every purchase from our online store directly funds VISO's peacebuilding mission. 1,500+ smallholder farmers. Premium grains, dried fruits, and natural Ugandan goods — delivered worldwide.
Sun-dried mango, pineapple & jackfruit
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