This proposal is not a request to “throw money at a hopeful idea”. Your funding would secure a working team around a real, operating farm enterprise in Jinja – led by local manager Evelyn Namuwolo, supported by the TTGD EcoSociety network and governed through the Project Health Control (PHC) Service provided by Order Efficiency Ltd.
Your contribution would directly cover the time of key people (local management, TTGD coordination and PHC governance), as well as the basic tools they need to plan, track and report. In practical terms, that means you are funding disciplined execution and transparent oversight – not just inputs. Every pound can be traced to specific activities, outcomes and learning that can be shared and replicated across other EcoSocieties.
FFECL – Uganda, Jinja is a TTGD EcoSociety led by farmer-innovator Evelyn Namuwolo, built around turning pineapples into a serious livelihood, not just a crop. On her 12-acre farm, 5 acres are already planted with pineapples, and the project vision is to scale this into a model zero-waste pineapple enterprise for Eastern Uganda. Fresh fruit supports local food security, while every other part of the harvest is being developed into value-added products: fibre for yarn and textiles, acid extracts for skin and body-care lines, and peels and cores for vinegar and bio-fertiliser.
With PHC Service support, the project will formalise production systems, improve quality control and strengthen farmer partnerships so that smallholders around Jinja can aggregate supply and meet consistent demand.
In the early phase, sales will focus on local and regional markets; as processes stabilise, the aim is to build product lines and volumes suitable for export – starting with dried or processed pineapple products and high-value derivatives. In this way, the project uses one familiar crop as the engine for jobs, skills and foreign-exchange earnings, while showcasing a replicable zero-waste model for other EcoSocieties in Uganda and across Africa.
The project will be delivered through the standard three-phase Project Health Control (PHC) deployment model. Each phase is designed to add structured governance, reduce risk, and establish mechanisms for traceable value contribution, without placing unnecessary burden on participants or host agencies.
- Pre-start 7-Day Review: PHC Tooling used to produce a ‘green light’ Report.
- Setup Phase: A rapid 2-month deployment of core PHC Systems.
- Continuation Phase: A renewable 12-month operational period focused on scalability and localized implementation.
Timeline: 1 Week
Focus: Diagnostic review to confirm feasibility, define participant roles, and assess pilot readiness.
Activities:
- Conduct stakeholder briefings to introduce PHC methodology.
Identify suitable host location(s) and participant recruitment strategy.
- Perform SCALPED-based analysis to review concerns, actions, stakeholder fit, and expected deliverables.
- Align with [project owner/sponsor] compliance requirements and ensure non-interference with UC eligibility.
- Produce a “Go / No-Go” advisory report, including:
- Risk map
- Participant role profiles
- Timeline for Setup Phase
- Baseline concerns register
Deliverables:
- PHC 7-Day Review Report (with SCALPED indicators)
- Draft stakeholder map and engagement plan
- Participant intake strategy
- Pilot budget confirmation aligned to Appendix 6 cost model
- A "Go / No-Go" advisory summary
Timeline: 2 Months
Focus: Onboarding and setup of PHC systems, consultant induction, and local engagement.
Activities:
- Finalise list of participants and assign Trainee roles.
- Deploy PHC Timechunk tracking system and assign access credentials.
- Conduct orientation and light training for participants (e.g. PHC Portal usage, activity recording).
- Define expected hour allocations (e.g. 33–36 hours/month).
- Appoint PHC Mentors and Consultant oversight team.
- Engage local host organisation for logistical and moral support.
Deliverables:
- Fully operational PHC dashboard for tracking
- Trainee onboarding complete, with assigned goals
- Risk mitigation plan (live)
- Public communication materials (optional)
Timeline: 3 Months (Renewable)
Focus: Real-time monitoring, adaptive support, and data gathering for public value evaluation.
Activities:
- Weekly tracking of Trainee time entries and issue logging
- Monthly reviews with Mentors and participating bodies
- Performance-based progression to Admin level (optional)
- Evaluation of participant satisfaction, skill acquisition, and system integrity
- Prepare summary reporting for funders, public bodies, or potential scale-up discussion
Deliverables:
- Regular Project Health Reports and Performance Reviews.
- Scalable team structure, with additional Consultants deployed as needed.
- Annual Stakeholder Review and Renewal Plan.
The project “FFECL – Jinja Pineapple EcoSociety” is designed to deliver both tangible economic gains for local farmers and a replicable zero-waste value-chain model for TTGD and PHC. Expected outcomes can be grouped into four domains:
Proven Zero-Waste Pineapple Enterprise
- A functioning smallholder-anchored pineapple enterprise on Evelyn’s 12-acre farm, with at least 5 acres in productive use.
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Documented zero-waste processing streams (fresh fruit, fibre, body-care extracts, vinegar and bio-fertiliser) operating at pilot scale.
- Clear unit-cost and margin data for each product line as a basis for future scaling and export.
Income Growth and Stability for Local Farmers
- Increased and more predictable income for Evelyn and participating farmers through structured purchasing and processing rather than ad-hoc sales.
- Evidence of reduced post-harvest loss and improved utilisation of “waste” materials as new products, adding incremental value without requiring more land.
Skills, Jobs and Leadership Development
- Strengthened local management capacity within the EcoSociety team (farm operations, processing, basic quality control, record-keeping).
- Creation of defined roles (e.g. processing lead, fibre/yarn lead, finance/admin) with on-the-job training that can be repeated for new participants.
- A growing pool of people familiar with PHC methods, able to contribute to future TTGD and PHC-serviced projects.
Transparent, Replicable Governance Model
- A live PHC governance layer (via Order Efficiency Ltd) showing exactly how funds are allocated, tasks tracked and results reported.
- A documented “playbook” for running a pineapple-based EcoSociety that TTGD can adapt for other crops and locations.
- A clear evidence base that future funders can use to support expansion, export development, or similar zero-waste initiatives across Eastern Uganda and beyond.
(*2) PHC People Costs [Review=M1, Setup=M2,3, Continuation=M4,5,6]
| Role |
People |
Hourly Rate |
M1 |
M2 |
M3 |
M4 |
M5 |
M6 |
Total (GBP) |
| PHC Strategist |
David Winter |
£12.60 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
£630 |
| PHC Analyst |
Abubakr Harakat |
£8.40 |
5 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
£714 |
| PHC Admin |
PHC Admin |
£4.90 |
5 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
£613 |
| PHC Trainee |
[name1]
[name2]
[name3] |
£1.68 |
0 |
48 |
48 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
£524 |
| TTGD Support |
Tahira Khan
Dr. Arini Verver
Leif Busk |
£12.60 |
10 |
48 |
48 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
£4,057 |
| Ecosociety Leaders |
Evelyn Namuolo
[name2]
[name3] |
£8.40 |
10 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
£3,108 |
| Total |
|
£403 |
£1,643 |
£1,643 |
£1,986 |
£1,986 |
£1,986 |
£9,646 |