Our work
Operations and impact
Transforming communities in Northern Uganda through sustainable peacebuilding, innovative food security, and technical capacity building.
Our work in action
Current field highlights
Defection Conference, Kampala
Facilitating multi-stakeholder sessions between government officials and community elders to refine ADF Defection strategy and reintegration frameworks for ex-combatants.
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Water Access for Amuru District
Installation of solar-powered irrigation systems serving over 15,000 community members and boosting agriculture.
Project details
La Tedo Cooperative Launch
Bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and high-value markets through our unique 'Social Enterprise' value chain model.
Learn moreWhat we do
Our programme areas
VISO is a community-led agency working in Northern Uganda since 2004. Six connected programmes protect the environment, protect the child and rebuild livelihoods, led by the communities they serve and with youth in the lead.
Environmental Protection
Child-centred climate action that restores ecosystems and keeps the safety nets around children intact.
- School Green Zones: fruit woodlots and micro-gardens as living classrooms in Gulu schools
- Climate Variability Center: USSD and SMS weather alerts for farmer cooperatives
- Bio-briquettes made from agricultural waste to cut reliance on firewood
- Indigenous tree nursery and child-led environment clubs
Peacebuilding and Dialogue
Bringing youth and duty bearers to the same table, from sub-county debate halls to district radio studios.
- Recorded sub-county to district debates with tracked commitments
- Radio dialogue sessions across the Acholi sub-region with live call-ins
- Pre- and post-election peace building dialogues
- Youth-led research and advocacy on early marriage
Economic Empowerment
Practical training, start-up support and market access so young people can build livelihoods that outlast any grant.
- Six pathways: agriculture, entrepreneurship, agro-processing, produce trade, hairdressing and handcrafts
- Start-up kits, savings groups and micro-grants
- Market linkages that cut out costly middlemen
Water, Sanitation and Resilience
An integrated water and sanitation approach designed to keep working long after handover.
- Solar-powered boreholes and training for local borehole mechanics
- Community-led total sanitation and school WASH facilities
- Low-cost drip irrigation for water-smart farming
- Water and Sanitation Committees linked to district water offices
Training and Capacity Building
Specialist courses for partners, field teams and community leaders working in post-conflict recovery.
- Twelve core modules from DDR and SSR to M&E and psychosocial first aid
- Climate risk integration, digital safety and financial literacy
- Downloadable course catalogue for organisations
La Tedo Social Enterprise
Premium Ugandan produce sold direct and wholesale, with the revenue funding VISO's mission.
- Supports more than 1,500 smallholder farmers
- 100% traceable Ugandan sourcing
- Online store with wholesale and bulk orders
Right now
Climate early warning and anticipatory action
The 2026–27 El Niño is shaping the season in Northern Uganda. VISO's Climate Variability Center turns weather and climate information into local alerts and planting advisories, and our commentary series tracks what the forecast means for communities, children and stability.
We are also developing an Anticipatory Climate Emergency Reserve Fund, so that early warning is matched by money and plans that move before the flood. Climate data services are one of VISO's planned social enterprise streams alongside the online store and paid training.
Partner on climate actionImpact in their words
Livelihoods, rebuilt
A returnee farmer in Nwoya joined the agriculture pathway after years of subsistence planting and now runs a half-acre groundnut plot that covers his children's school fees.
A young hairdresser in Gulu City trained through the vocational stream, received a starter toolkit and now employs two apprentices in her own salon.
A savings group in Lamwo District combined agro-processing training with micro-grants to open a shared maize-milling business serving five neighbouring villages.
Capacity building
Training courses on offer
Specialised training for partners, field teams and community leaders, drawn from VISO's field experience in post-conflict recovery. Paid courses also help fund the mission.
Open data and shared learning
Accountability and transparency
Explore our detailed project reports and strategic roadmaps. We believe in open data and shared learning.
Strategic Mid-Term Review
External audit of current peacebuilding initiatives in the Acholi sub-region, identifying 15% efficiency gains in field logistics.
Download PDF reportRenewable Energy Pilot
Completion of phase one solar-grid installation at the Lamwo field center, reducing operational carbon footprint by 40%.
Four ways to support this work
Every gift, purchase, enrolment and partnership keeps these activities running in Northern Uganda.
Donate
Fund tree nurseries, early warning alerts, water points and start-up toolkits.
Give nowShop to support
Every La Tedo purchase supports smallholder farmers and funds the mission.
Shop nowTrain with VISO
Professional courses in peacebuilding, community development and climate resilience.
Enrol todayPartner with us
NGOs, researchers and corporates can co-implement projects with VISO.
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