OxySure

OXYGEN CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Service and repair of oxygen concentrators

Learn more about the Oxygen Challenge and how proper maintenance of oxygen concentrators expands access to medical oxygen to save lives.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

OxySure's mission is to ensure reliable, life-saving oxygen access for vulnerable communities in Uganda by embedding a scalable, technician-led preventive maintenance model that keeps oxygen concentrators consistently functional in under-resourced hospitals.

OxySure's model is based on a typical biomedical maintenance approach, but has been reconfigured to create embedded 'oxygen reliability entrepreneurs' at the district level. The program deploys trained biomedical technicians near partner hospitals in Namisindwa District, Eastern Uganda, nudging them to focus on preventive maintenance of oxygen concentrators rather than reactive, one-off repairs. They support these technicians with a regional workshop hub in Mbale, real-time KoboToolbox monitoring, and a rapid-response guarantee of under six hours, ensuring concentrators remain functional at above 90%. What sets OxySure apart is that they do not just fix equipment; they build a self-sustaining, district-level maintenance backbone that transforms fragile oxygen delivery into a resilient, life-saving system for the most vulnerable communities

OxySure is co-founded by Dr. Achong Emmanuel, a medical doctor and certified project manager with hands-on experience leading emergency oxygen operations and health systems programs across Uganda, and Nassolo Jessica, a field coordinator with experience managing health systems strengthening across 10 facilities. Together, they combine clinical leadership, technical expertise, and operational coordination, uniquely positioning OxySure to deliver a scalable, preventive maintenance model for oxygen concentrators in underserved communities.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 1,710 people (450 direct beneficiaries, 1410 in-direct beneficiaries)

• During the 3-month pilot, OxySure will distribute its proven intervention oxygen concentrator restoration and preventive maintenance across over 25 oxygen concentrator units in 3 hospitals in Namisindwa District. This will include an estimated over 175 individual maintenance interventions, comprising monthly technician preventive maintenance visits, rapid response repairs, weekly in-hospital equipment checks conducted by trained facility staff, oxygen purity tests, and consumable part replacements, ensuring sustained concentrator functionality above 90% and reliable oxygen therapy for patients

• During the 3-month pilot, OxySure aims to raise an additional $750 through the introduction of quarterly hospital service fees ($100 - 250 per facility) across 3 partner hospitals, while simultaneously initiating formal funding conversations with oxygen-focused donors, including UNICEF procurement partners, and Global Fund implementers, laying the groundwork for securing larger grants to fund Year 1 expansion

FOUNDING TEAM

Achong Emmanuel - CEO

Nassolo Jessica - Co-Founder

Enkumbi Terimba Aqi Uganda

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Enkumbi Terimba Aqi Uganda empowers smallholder farmers in rural Uganda with affordable, high-quality agricultural inputs, training, and cost-effective distribution to boost yields, reduce post-harvest losses, improve market access, and drive food security, income growth, and long-term poverty alleviation.

The distribution model uses a hub-and-spoke system with community-based delivery agents who bring quality maize seeds and fertilizers directly to farmers in Kamuli District, the pilot location, through bulk purchasing and bicycle-powered last-mile delivery. Farmers access inputs on a loan basis, while agricultural extension officers deliver training on modern practices. A unique attribute that sets the venture apart is its integration of peer-to-peer recruitment, where each farmer recruits three more, creating organic growth and strong community ownership of the model, ensuring both rapid scale-up and long-term sustainability.

Enkumbi Terimba Aqi Uganda was founded by Cotilda Khainza and Solomon Springs Mukundane in 2024, and both are full-time founders. Cotilda oversees program implementation, strategic decisions, and partner coordination, while Solomon manages partnerships, farmer outreach, training, and monitoring and evaluation. Together, they bring strong backgrounds in biotechnology, agricultural outreach, and community engagement, ensuring long-term commitment and impact.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 100 farmers during the pilot.

• Distribute two proven interventions, including good-quality maize seeds and fertilizer.

• Fundraise an additional USD 40,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Cotilda Khainza - Founder

Solomon Springs Mukundane - Founder

EGPATH (Empowering Girls to Prevent Adolescent Teen Pregnancy and HIV)

SUGAR DADDY AWARENESS CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Sugar Daddy Awareness classes

Learn more about the Sugar Daddy Awareness Challenge and how a simple, one-hour “sugar daddy awareness” training could help countless girls avoid pregnancy while still in school, which can lead to entrenched poverty, and build a better life.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

EGPATH (Empowering Girls to Prevent Adolescent Teen Pregnancy and HIV) is a start-up initiative based in Mbale city that envisions a world where every adolescent girl, particularly those aged 13 - 19, is empowered to take charge of her future, equipped with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about her sexual health.

EGPATH’s primary distribution unit is its network of trained facilitators within schools. These facilitators are responsible for delivering the Sugar Daddy Awareness curriculum to students, facilitating discussions, and engaging with the community. They serve as the direct link between EGPATH and the target population, ensuring that the program reaches the students effectively. Facilitators will be selected based on their ability to engage 13-year-old girls and experience in reproductive health, HIV prevention, or youth mentorship.

Partner schools act as additional distribution units by providing classroom space, integrating sessions into timetables, and granting access to students. This ensures consistent, school-based delivery, while collaboration with local education and health offices builds community ownership and sustainability.
Through this model, EGPATH can scale efficiently: starting with two schools in Mbale, expanding to eight schools across three districts in the first year, and reaching over 150,000 students in the Bugisu region within five years.

Daniel Kasansula provides strategic leadership, builds partnerships, secures funding, and oversees project implementation. With extensive experience leading large-scale adolescent health programs, he brings the expertise, vision, and determination to ensure EGPATH’s impact is measurable and sustainable.

Belinda Achom manages daily operations, coordinates trainings, oversees logistics, supervises facilitators, leads research and development efforts and ensures effective communication and reporting. Her organizational skills and hands-on approach ensure that programs run efficiently while maintaining a personal connection with the communities we serve.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 350 adolescent girls.

• Deliver one-hour sessions to all targeted girls in the pilot schools.

• Raise $5,000 in supplementary funding from local partners and donors during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Daniel Kasansula - Founder

Belinda Achom - Co-Founder

AGROW

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Agrow empowers smallholder farmers with the knowledge, tools, and market access they need to increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and build sustainable livelihoods.

The pilot is based in Lwengo District, Uganda, where Agrow runs a farmer field school to train smallholder farmers in improved maize production, Good Agricultural Practices, fertilizer use, and post-harvest handling. After training, farmers receive bundled inputs of certified seed, fertilizer, and storage bags sourced in bulk through partnerships with agro-input dealers. They then join a cooperative, which supports collective marketing and ensures farmers access reliable buyers at fair prices.

What sets them apart is their training to implementation model that combines practical training, input access, and market linkages, ensuring farmers are well prepared to take off.

The founding team is led by Dr. Alex Onguramong Etoori, an extensionist by trade with extensive experience training farmers in best agricultural practices, and Jacinta Adepyo, an accountant with a strong background in farmer financial management, monitoring and evaluation with a keen focus on agricultural monitoring. Together, they blend technical expertise with business acumen to support smallholder farmers. Their shared passion for sustainable agriculture drives Agrow's mission to improve livelihoods.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 600 people during the pilot.

• Distribute 120 interventions during the pilot.

• Fundraise an additional USD 12,000 within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dr. Alex Onguramong Etoori - Founder

Jacinta Adepyo - Founder

OLK HealthTech Consults Ltd

OXYGEN CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Service and repair of oxygen concentrators

Learn more about the Oxygen Challenge and how proper maintenance of oxygen concentrators expands access to medical oxygen to save lives.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

OLK HealthTech Consults Ltd’s mission is to strengthen healthcare systems by enhancing biomedical engineering capacity through locally driven, sustainable solutions that restore functionality to life-saving medical equipment and prevent avoidable deaths.

The distribution model is centered around deploying trained biomedical engineering graduates as frontline oxygen support agents in under-resourced hospitals, beginning with a pilot in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda. These graduates are equipped with toolkits, mentorship, and a structured deployment plan to restore functionality to critical oxygen concentrators and train healthcare workers in basic maintenance.

By embedding technical capacity directly within district health facilities, OLK HealthTech’s model reduces equipment downtime, empowers local teams, and extends the lifespan of life-saving technologies. What sets them apart is their hybrid focus on both device functionality and local human capital development, solving two system gaps at once. This locally grounded, cost-effective approach offers a replicable model for nationwide scale.

OLK HealthTech Consults Ltd was founded by three Ugandan biomedical engineers, Solomon Canna Owino, Success Kamuhanda, and Moses Luswata, driven by a shared vision to solve critical health system gaps through local biomedical innovation. The team combines expertise in clinical engineering, health technology management, and biomedical training, with years of hands-on experience in Uganda’s public hospitals. Success Kamuhanda currently leads the venture’s strategy and technical coordination.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Improve access to life-saving oxygen for over 1,575 people, through preventive maintenance, calibration, and rapid repair of oxygen concentrators, across public health facilities in Tororo District Region

• Repair and maintain 315 Oxygen Concentrators, and build local biomedical capacity by training 5 biomedical engineering graduates and at least 50 hospital-based health workers (nurses, maintenance technicians, clinical officers, artisans) using a hands-on Training-of-Trainers (ToT) model.

• OLK HealthTech is seeking to raise an additional $30,000 to support the deployment of biomedical graduates, scale maintenance activities to at least 10 hospitals, procure critical spare parts and backup equipment, and expand local training programs that will improve oxygen access while strengthening hospital-based biomedical capacity.

FOUNDING TEAM

Success Kamuhanda - Biomedical Engineer

Owino Solomon Canna - Biomedical Engineer

Luswata Moses - Biomedical Engineer

Jagguza Capital Enterprise

Poverty Graduation CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Poverty Graduation Program

Learn more about the Poverty Graduation Challenge and why an evidence-based program that combines cash or asset transfers with mentorship and other forms of financial and social support helps graduate the ultra poor from poverty.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Jagguza Capital Enterprise empowers ultra-poor women in rural communities to escape poverty by building sustainable, climate-smart businesses through seed funding, skills training, and community-based support.

Jagguza Capital Enterprise will implement its pilot in Kasanda District, Uganda, using a group-based distribution model where 90 ultra-poor women are organised into 30 micro-business groups of three members each. Each group is paired with a trained local business mentor who delivers skills training, monitors progress, and provides ongoing coaching. Participants receive seed capital in two instalments, join business savings groups (BSGs), and are linked to financial institutions and local markets.

What sets Jagguza Capital Enterprise apart is its scalable, cost-effective model that leverages peer accountability and mentorship within group enterprises, increasing success rates while reducing operational costs.

The founding team is led by Nakabuye Joanitah, Executive Director, with a strong background in strategic leadership and rural development. She is supported by Sserunga Paul, Operations Manager with expertise in community engagement and logistics, and Justine Nanono, Finance Officer and Growth Catalyst with experience in financial planning and grassroots coordination. Together, they bring deep local knowledge, technical expertise, and a shared passion for empowering ultra-poor communities.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 90 beneficiaries within three months.

• Distribute 30 proven interventions during the pilot.

• Raise an additional USD 25,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nakabuye Joanitah - Executive Director

Nanono Justine - Finance Officer and Growth Catalyst

Sserunga Paul - Operations Manager

Sante Initiative

READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Reading Glasses

Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Sante Initiative’s mission is to increase access to reading glasses for people with presbyopia living in low and middle-income countries.

The organization will connect reading glasses to people living with presbyopia by raising awareness about presbyopia through conducting educational sessions for health workers and community members, and developing informational materials (pamphlets, videos, online content) on presbyopia.

They will facilitate access to diagnostic tools by utilizing mobile apps with Snellen charts, offering self-testing options for individuals with smartphones, and making these charts available in community drug shops and clinics. They will also ensure quality control for prescribed glasses by ensuring that high-quality glasses are prescribed and conducting periodic audits to ensure compliance with prescription guidelines.

Sante Initiative was started in 2024 by Irene Mbabazi and Derrick Bary Abila. Both individuals are passionate about promoting better vision health in Africa.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 500 beneficiaries during the pilot.

• Distribute 500 reading eyeglasses during the pilot.

• Fundraise USD 25,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Irene Mbabazi - Co-Founder

Derrick Bary Abila - Co-Founder

Lotssy Uganda

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Lotssy connects Ugandan smallholder farmers with quality knowledge, agro-inputs, and markets.

Lotssy Uganda is a social enterprise that is redefining how smallholder farmers access the lifeblood of agriculture: quality inputs, timely advice, and affordable financing. Its community-powered model makes farming more productive, resilient, and inclusive. Lotssy Uganda operates through a decentralized distribution model that connects smallholder farmers in the Mt. Elgon region of Uganda with certified quality agro-inputs, training, markets, and affordable financing.

At the core of its approach are trained community-based farmer agents, who serve as microentrepreneurs, ensuring last-mile delivery. Each community-based farmer supports, on average, 30 smallholder farmers per season during the pilot, facilitating the bulk ordering of inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protective inputs.

Lotssy Uganda’s model emphasizes last-mile delivery, ensuring farmers receive products and training tailored to their specific needs. They collaborate and leverage Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to provide affordable financing options, allowing farmers to access inputs. Additionally, Lotssy prioritizes education on good agronomic practices and climate resilience strategies, empowering farmers to enhance their productivity sustainably.

Lotssy Uganda’s team is built on a strong foundation of trust and collaboration, stemming from their first meeting at the Rootical Bootcamp in 2023, focused on regenerative agriculture. From that moment, they recognized a shared commitment to addressing the urgent issue of access to quality agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers.

Innocent’s entrepreneurial spirit and community engagement skills drive their outreach efforts, while Brian’s expertise in agricultural finance ensures that they can mitigate risks for farmers. Together, they built Lotssy Uganda with a focus on connecting local input producers to the farmers who need their services the most. They see the gap in the market where many effective local producers struggle to reach their audience.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• 100 smallholder farmers successfully reached and served by the community-based agents in 3 months.

• 300 interventions (seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection inputs) successfully distributed among the 100 farmers in the first 3 months.

• $20,000 in additional funding for the business fundraised.

FOUNDING TEAM

Brian Kiprotich - Chief Operations Officer

Innocent Ociti - Chief Executive Officer

Edu Call Uganda

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Edu Call Uganda will improve agriculture services, economic growth and development for women in Uganda.

The organization will adopt a seedling loan model where female small-holder farmers will receive 10kg of maize seeds as a loan to grow on an acre, these grow to ~100kg. The farmers will bring back 20kg as profit raised. They will use the remaining ~80kg to feed their families, as well as sell and replant maize next season.

Edu Call Uganda will provide fertilizers, farmer's training, and market opportunities to increase the competitive advantage of the women.

Thurayyah is Global Health Corps 2018/2019 Fellow, a Lawyer and founded Edu Call Uganda in 2023, with a passion to empower small scale farmers. Dorah holds the position of Project Coordinator because of her fervent commitment to empowering women. This shines through as she spearheads project coordination efforts at Edu Call Uganda.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 150 small-scale female farmers.

• Distribute 1 ton of quality maize seeds, 2.5 tonnes of NPK and 2.5 tonnes of UREA, and 100 litres of acetic acid.

• Raise an additional $3,000 in funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Thurayyah Zawedde - Team Lead

Dorothy Nanyonjo - Project Coordinator

YouScreen

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Cervical cancer screenings

Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

YouScreen is dedicated to reducing cervical cancer fatalities in Uganda through community-driven, women-to-women initiatives.

YouScreen’s operating model uses women to empower women with information on voluntary cervical cancer screening for all eligible women. Their model will use eight cancer survivors recruited from within the local communities and given training on cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis if found and treated early, as well as the process of screening and the value of early diagnosis.

This will be complemented by the distribution of flyers that contain their phone number in addition to information about cervical cancer, testimonials, and screening inclusion criteria.

YouScreen will follow up with their partner health facilities in the Gulu district to ensure that people who test positive receive support for the treatment of cervical cancer and build the referral pathway.

All founding members are midwives. Otim Raymond holds a post-graduate degree in project planning and management, Ayikoru Jackline graduated with a master's in Bioethics, Fred Mubbale is a passionate researcher and Akello Eunice is dedicated to clinical practice.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Conduct awareness and community sensitization on cervical cancer screening to about 5000 women during the pilot.

• Screen 2000 women for cervical cancer using VIA, link positive cases to treatment centers and make follow-ups on care.

• Fund-raise $15,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Raymond Otim - Team Lead

Fred Mubbale - Public Relations Officer

Eunice Akello - Project Coordinator

Jackline Ayikoru - Quality Assurance and Ethics Officer

Taasa-Abato Health Link

CHILD IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Routine childhood immunizations

Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how Increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Taasa-Abato Health link is focused on improving child immunization uptake in slums/ urban-poor communities in Kampala district, which have been observed to have low uptake, high drop-out rates/missed doses and vaccine hesitancy despite the availability of free and safe vaccines in public health facilities around them.

Taasa-Abato Health Link is set to implement the pilot program in the slums of Rubaga division, Kampala. The initiative will apply four strategies which will include awareness creation through health education at the household level and antenatal and postnatal service points in public health facilities.

The second strategy will be client identification by village health teams (VHTs) who will review child health cards of infants and toddlers during door-to-door visits.

Thirdly, there will be the use of SMS and phone calls as reminders to caregivers on the next immunization appointment for their children, and finally provision of cash incentives to ease economic barriers to immunization uptake, which is a unique strategy proven to attract program acceptance in low-income settings, yet it hasn’t been adopted by most implementing partners in Uganda.

Taasa-Abato Health Link was founded by Magero Victoria and Mwesigye Emmanuel. Victoria serves as the Program Implementation Manager overseeing the technical aspects, while Emmanuel is in charge of Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation process.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Mobilize the parents/caregivers of 300 children in Rubaga division, Kampala district, to complete routine immunisations for their children

• Send 3000 USD worth of cash incentives to caregivers upon taking their children for routine immunisation, and send out 1000 SMS reminders for immunization appointments.

• Raise additional funding of $5000 by the end of 3 months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Victoria Magero - Founder, Program Implementation Manager

Emmanuel Mwesigye - Co-Founder, M&E

Count Down to Zero Initiative (C2Z)

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Cervical cancer screenings

Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

The Count Down to Zero Initiative (C2Z) aims to reduce cervical cancer-related mortality by increasing access to cervical screening services through a community-led approach, embracing high-impact partnerships, and optimizing sustainability with green energy solutions distribution of the world's existing poverty interventions.

C2Z aims to create a community-driven, cost-effective, and accessible cervical cancer screening and referral program in three sub-counties (Gweri, Kamuda and Dakabela) of Soroti District by:

• Empowering Community Resource Persons (CRPs) to promote screening and referrals, prioritizing male involvement for shared household decision-making.

• Procuring portable, reusable equipment and enhancing partnerships with nursing institutions, other maternal health partners and government healthcare workers to provide screening services through static and mobile clinics.

• Facilitating referrals for VIA-positive women using sustainable transportation solutions like battery-charged bicycles

Dr. Gilbert Elijah Sangadi and Dr. Fridah Akello are experienced public health experts and medical doctors. They co-founded the Count Down to Zero Initiative to provide accessible cervical cancer screening in Uganda’s Teso region. With Dr. Sangadi's expertise in public health management and Dr. Akello's focus on maternal & child health and HIV/AIDS care, they are dedicated to reducing cervical cancer-related mortality through innovative, community-driven healthcare solutions.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• C2Z will reach not less than 736 men and 1472 women with messages; screen 552 women for Cervical Cancer using Visual Inspection with acetic acid (VIA), refer and link all VIA-positive women for treatment and support.

• Their model has three (3) key distribution units; 46 Community Resource Persons and 18 healthcare workers trained and facilitated to offer CaCx literacy, screening and referrals from 3 static clinics and 9 outreaches.

• Raise additional USD 27,000 for the scale up.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dr. Sangadi Gilbert Elijah - Project Coordinator

Dr. Fridah Akello - Quality and Knowledge Management Advisor

Kach-up Learning Hub

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Kach-up Learning Hub is committed to providing equitable and quality education to all children in Uganda, particularly those from underserved communities, bridging the foundational learning gap in underserved schools.

Located in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda, the organisation utilizes an in-school teacher-led TaRL model to help students in grades 3-6 who struggle with foundational learning skills.

To implement the TaRL methodology effectively, the organisation focuses on building the capacity of teachers through training, providing them with TaRL learning materials, and giving them continuous support.

The ultimate goal is to ensure that the methodology is implemented correctly and with success.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners during the pilot.

• 270 hours of TaRL engagement during the pilot.

• Raise an additional $60,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Martha Ayikiriize Kyeyune - Founder

Patrick Mugyenyi - Co-Founder

Yona Isiga - Co-Founder

Waves of Resilience

PMTCT CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Retention in care and adherence to anti-retroviral treatment for people living with HIV

Learn more about the PMTCT Challenge and how increasing completion of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to prevent mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV can decrease HIV rates and improve lives.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Waves of Resilience hopes to build strong community-led PMTCT service delivery systems.

Waves of Resilience will pilot the community group antenatal care model (CG-ANC) to mitigate the challenges created by the geographical barrier in the Buvuma Islands.

Using this model, pregnant and breastfeeding women (PBFW) will be supported to form motherhood clubs within their communities to enhance ANC attendance, psychosocial support, and increase access to integrated HIV, maternal and child health services.

To build and strengthen community support systems, distribution channels and linkages, they will use an integrated approach, leveraging and blending the influence of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) with the efforts of Community Peer Supporters (CPS) and Health facility linkage facilitators (FLF). Community-led models are sustainable and cost-effective.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 450 beneficiaries during the pilot.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention during the pilot.

• Raise $8000 in additional funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nabanoba Alice Vivian - Team Leader

Namatovu Josephine - Resource Mobilization Officer

Nansubuga Hope - Technical Field Officer

Farmtorch

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Farmtorch improves access to timely, affordable and quality inputs for smallholder farmers on credit to improve productivity while facilitating market access.

Farmtorch’s model consists of lending smallholder farmers a comprehensive package of essential farming inputs such as seed and fertilizer, and delivering the package to rural access points in time while providing effective farmer training and market linkages through a robust network of Farmer Village Based Advisors or Agents (VBAs).

This is more than a mere transaction; it is a commitment to boosting productivity and cultivating sustainable growth. Thus Farmtorch is not just about farming only; it's about fostering a community-driven ecosystem where knowledge, resources, and support converge to empower the world's smallest farmers on the journey of growth, resilience, transformation and a sustainable future.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Successfully reach and serve 100 smallholder farmers grouped into Farmer Based Organisation.

• Delivering 100 high-quality bundled interventions through a network of 10 trained and equipped Farmer Village Based Agents.

• Raise 20,000 additional funding from new partners with a major focus on Large-scale off-takers and quality input manufacturers.

FOUNDING TEAM

Charles Emongo - CEO

Mukama Faluku - COO

Afya Njema

PMTCT CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Retention in care and adherence to anti-retroviral treatment for people living with HIV

Learn more about the PMTCT Challenge and how increasing completion of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to prevent mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV can decrease HIV rates and improve lives.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Afya Njema aims to increase access to quality and timely PMTCT services in rural and resource-limited communities.

Afya Njema uses the expert clients model as a low-cost task-shifting approach to bridging the care gaps created by low health facility staffing levels and high patient load in Kabarole district, Uganda.

The pilot will use a combination of community-based and health facility-based expert clients who will serve as a bridge between the community and clinic. The aim will be to test the effectiveness of expert clients in using client-centred differentiated service delivery models to increase HIV testing, linkage and enrollment in care, ART adherence, follow-up and retention in care.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 1200 beneficiaries during the pilot.

• Distribute 2 interventions during the pilot.

• Fundraise an additional $20,000 from other donors.

FOUNDING TEAM

Gulemye Isaac - Public Health Specialist

Tebusweke Brian - Maternal Health Specialist

Mulungi Faith - Clinical Psychologist

OxyCare Uganda

OXYGEN CHALLENGE; UGANDA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Service and repair of oxygen concentrators

Learn more about the Oxygen Challenge and how proper maintenance of oxygen concentrators expands access to medical oxygen to save lives.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

OxyCare Uganda aims to sustainably care for oxygen concentrators to save the lives of people in communities that would have lost their lives due to a lack of oxygen and functional oxygen concentrators.

OxyCare Uganda’s operating model is rooted in the community. They will recruit and empower local biomedical and electrical technicians, providing them with facility-based oxygen concentrator simulation training. This approach will ensure timely assessment, maintenance, and repair of oxygen concentrators in Northern Uganda, fostering a sense of ownership and trust within the community.

Together with trained and skilled technicians, OxyCare Uganda will train oxygen concentrator users at health facilities to use simple maintenance techniques to reduce errors and downtime. OxyCare Uganda will go beyond maintenance and repair by offering rental and leasing services for backup oxygen concentrators and cylinders during emergencies.

OxyCare will maintain a reliable 24/7 helpline distributed to partnered and all other regional hospitals for seamless communication and immediate response. This ensures that service requests, including emergencies, are never delayed. They will also develop a dynamic website with a 24/7 helpline, standard operating procedures (SOPs), a quick maintenance guide, and an online form for requesting maintenance and repair support, providing a secure and trusted platform. A standby motorcycle will support the repair and maintenance team in responding to emergencies, performing routine assessments, and performing repairs and maintenance.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 70 children and other individuals in need of oxygen within three months.

• Repair and maintain 23 Oxygen Concentrators in three months.

• Fundraise an additional $20,000 from new donors and investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Solomon Piwun - Biomedical Engineer

Peter Kalulu - Public Health Specialist

Pius Okwairwoth - Electrician

Tony Abeka - Finance and Administration

Aloha Foundation Uganda

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; UGANDA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level Foundational Learning Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Aloha Foundation Uganda's mission is to foster primary school education and drive socio-economic inclusivity in Uganda.

Aloha Foundation Uganda’s distribution model, set in Chegere Sub County, Apac district in Northern Uganda, implements a teacher-led TaRL methodology within the government education system for grades 3-5 students facing academic challenges.

The unique approach integrates TaRL sessions before and after regular school hours. Individual student assessments guide the formation of learning groups where students receive tailored support to help them catch up. What sets Aloha Foundation Uganda apart is its commitment to continuous capacity development, reinforced through refresher courses.

Aloha Foundation Uganda was founded in 2023 by Diana Ejang and Racheal Gloria Apok. The dual's passion for transformative education creates a powerful synergy for success.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 350 grade 3 - 5 students.

• 690 hours of engagement.

• Fundraise an additional 20,000 USD.

FOUNDING TEAM

Diana Ejang - Co-Founder

Racheal Gloria Apok - Co-Founder

Solar Cube Energy Solutions

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; UGANDA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Solar Lamps

Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families. 

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Solar Cube is a social enterprise with the mission to change the lives of many people in rural off-grid areas in Uganda and beyond by using clean and affordable solar products & services.

Solar Cube will distribute quality solar lamps verified by Greenlight Planet through a network of last-mile shop owners selling out affordable solar lamps to last-mile customers in rural and off-grid areas in the West Nile region in Uganda.

The company will apply a flexible payment system accepting cash or instalments using mobile money to suit the financing needs of the last-mile customers. In addition, Solar Cube has developed a solar kiosk that will be leased out to shop owners or businesses using the energy-as-a-service model.

The last mile shop owners will become Solar Cube’s distribution agents to sell solar lamps while powering their businesses for cold drinks, mobile phone charging, and powering TVs using solar power from the solar kiosks.

Solar Cube was founded in 2022 by two energy experts with extensive experience of over 7 years each in the energy sector of Uganda. Solar Cube is led by Mr. Muceka Rolex, the managing director and co-founder, and assisted by Mr. Alokore Yunus, the business development manager and co-founder.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach more than 1,500 beneficiaries in 3 months.

• Using 9 last mile high-performing distribution agents, distribute 300 solar solar lamps in three months.

• Fundraise an additional fund of $20,000 from new investors or funders within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Mr. Muceka Rolex - Managing Director and Co-Founder

Mr. Alokore Yunus - Business Development Manager and Co-Founder

Akanyo Santa - Market Development Manager and Co-Founder

Farmerstack Technologies Limited

QUALITY INPUTS CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality agricultural inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Farmerstack helps smallholder farmers achieve a more profitable harvest, 2 - 3X better than their average counterparts.

Farmstack’s model pairs asset-based loans with flexible repayment to meet the financing needs of smallholder farmers, who earn the majority of their income after harvest. Instead of providing cash loans, farmers borrow a stack or bundle of top-quality agricultural inputs valued between $100 to $200 per acre and repay the loan within four months after the harvest.

Farmerstack offers a flexible loan repayment system. Clients have only two deadlines: a 10% down payment to receive the loan bundle and a final repayment after the harvest. After the down payment, farmers can make smaller, manageable repayments on their own schedule throughout the season. This flexibility helps them stay on top of their loans and reduces post-harvest pressure.

Farmerstack organizes small-scale farmers and transform them into successful commercial farmers. Currently, Farmerstack is piloting its program in West Budama Central, Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.

Farmerstack was started in 2023 by Phillip SAJJA and Peter ONDUR. Phillip serves as Farmerstack's full-time CEO and Peter is Farmerstack’s full-time CTO. As young boys, they recognized the value of farming, albeit at a subsistence level. Now, as adult farmers, they are determined to make farming more productive and valuable for millions of small-scale farmers through Farmerstack.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 200 smallholder farmers, offer affordable credit rates, lend to them, and ensure a repayment rate of 97% or higher within three months.

• Distribute 200 bundles of high-quality inputs to smallholder farmers, using 5 high-performing distribution officers.

• Fundraise an additional $30,000 USD within three months from new donors, investors or commercial credit

FOUNDING TEAM

Phillip Sajja - CEO

Peter Ondur - CTO