Rwamwanja Refugee Murshoom growers is a refugee led mushroom growers consultium which is committed to empower refugees to have access to fresh food, Nution, income generation
our impact since 2023
360 farmers, ~80% women
1,400 individuals and youth served
15,200kg mushrooms produced
91 mil UGX revenue generated
3 VSLAs created
Mothers able to breastfeed
OUR REQUEST
We are requesting for $6000 which will help the consultium to collect Agricultural waste form different location to the store and also transporting Fully colonized garden to the our beneficiaries.
HUNGER
62% food insecurity in Southwest 42% access to ag land MALNUTRITION
2% Minimal Acceptable Diet in Rwamwanja
46% exclusive breastfeeding in Rwamwanja
POVERTY
46% poverty rate
60% adopt negative coping mechanisms
With mushrooms we are able to:
...through mushrooms
Nutritious, especially for mothers Require minimal space
Preserve well into high-value goods