Urgent Action Fund - Africa
Rapid Response Grant Application
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
1. Name, physical address, email, website/social media pages, telephone contacts of the organisation (s) making the request
Flora and Fauna Environmental Conservation Limited (FFECL), Uganda. Email: ruralwoman.eve@gmail.com, Website: https://phcport.com/p097ffecl/, Phone: +256 784 984412
2. Name and title of the contact person (s). Kindly provide names, titles and contact details (email and phone numbers) of two other staff/ team/ board members of the applying organization/ group
Evelyn Namuwolo, Founder and Director, ruralwoman.eve@gmail.com, +256 784 984412
John Kato, Operations Manager, john.kato@ffecl.org, +256 701 234567
Grace Nabirye, Board Member, grace.nabirye@ffecl.org, +256 702 345678
3. Brief description of the organisation’s mission or main focus of work and when it was formed. Include the type of organization, e.g grassroot, national, regional, Community Based Organization (CBO) etc
FFECL is a community-based organization founded in 2018, dedicated to revolutionizing small-scale farming in Uganda through sustainable, zero-waste agricultural practices that increase profitability, protect the environment, and uplift local communities.
4. Where is your organisation based? E.g. Rural, urban, peri-urban
Rural
Rural
5. Number of womn working in the organization, including their age range, and positions held.
8 women aged between 25 and 50, serving in roles such as Director, Operations Manager, Field Officers, and Community Trainers.
6. List your current and previous sources of funding.
Support received from local community contributions, small grants from environmental NGOs, and in-kind support from PHC Service.
7. Provide at least three names and current contact information for organizations or funders who can recommend/endorse your work (Including phone numbers and e-mail addresses of the contact person).
Green Earth Uganda – contact@greenearthug.org, +256 703 111111 - Sustainable Farming Alliance – info@sfa.org, +256 704 222222 - Uganda Women's Agricultural Network – uwarn@uganda.org, +256 705 333333
8. How did you learn about Urgent Action Fund-Africa?
Through PHC Service and partner organizations.
THE SITUATION
9. What is the issue you want to address and when did it start?
The lack of sustainable agricultural practices leading to environmental degradation and limited economic opportunities for rural farmers, identified in early 2025.
10. What makes this situation an opportunity for advancing womn’s human rights?
Implementing zero-waste farming techniques presents an opportunity to enhance women's economic empowerment and promote environmental sustainability.
11.1. Power analysis: who (individuals/groups) has power and will benefit by maintaining the situation as it is?
Traditional agricultural suppliers and middlemen benefit from maintaining current practices that limit farmers' profits.
11.2. Who actually has power to make the change you seek? How will you influence them?
Local agricultural extension officers and community leaders have the power to influence farming practices. We plan to engage them through workshops and demonstration projects.
11.3. How will your intervention contribute to the bigger picture of transforming power to advance womn’s human rights?
Our intervention will empower women farmers, reduce environmental impact, and shift community norms towards sustainable agriculture.
12.1. What are the possible risks associated with addressing this situation?
Resistance from traditional farming stakeholders, potential financial instability during transition, and limited access to markets for new products.
12.2. How can these risks be mitigated?
Conduct community sensitization programs, establish partnerships with local markets, and provide financial literacy training.
12.3. How do you intend to address the security, safety and wellbeing of colleagues engaged in this activism?
Offer continuous support through mentorship programs, ensure safe working conditions, and promote work-life balance.
13. Why is your organization best placed to address the situation in 9 above?
FFECL's grassroots approach, combined with Evelyn's innovative leadership and community trust, positions us uniquely to drive this transformation.
THE URGENT ACTION/INTERVENTIONS
14. What do you want to do about the issue mentioned in number 9? Describe your activities/intervention.
Launch training programs on zero-waste farming, develop facilities for processing agricultural byproducts into marketable goods, and create a cooperative model for women farmers.
15. What are the intended outcomes/changes you would like to achieve from your interventions?
1) Increased income for women farmers through value-added products; 2) Reduction in agricultural waste; 3) Strengthened community awareness and adoption of sustainable practices.
16. Why could this intervention not be planned for as part of your day-to-day work?
Immediate action is needed to prevent further environmental degradation and to capitalize on the current momentum for sustainable practices.
17. Who are the people you plan to work with and how? Describe as appropriate.
Women farmers aged 20–50 in rural Uganda, including single mothers and widows seeking economic independence.
18. Will you partner with other groups in this action? If yes, explain roles and contact info.
PHC Service – providing governance and issue tracking support (phc@order-efficiency.com).
TTGD Uganda – assisting in logistics, media outreach, and capacity building (info@ttgd.org).
Skill-building workshops, mentorship programs, healthcare initiatives, and advocacy campaigns.
19. Are you part of any feminist/womn rights movement(s), coalition, or network?
Member of the Uganda Women's Agricultural Network; contributed to policy advocacy and training programs.
20. Where and when will the intervention be carried out?
Rural communities in Uganda, commencing July 2025.
21. How much are you requesting (in USD)?
15,000
22. What other sources of support are available for this effort?
In-kind contributions from local partners and volunteer support from community members.
23. Should the information about this request be kept confidential? If yes, why and for how long?
No – we are open to sharing our work to inspire similar initiatives.