Poultry Farm in Nabumali village in Mbale District
Adult learners showing their learning materials
Onion gardening as a way of getting income to support children stay in school
Livelihood
Livelihood Support at Foundation for Integrated Community Development Programme (FICODEP)
FICODEP’s livelihood programs focus on helping vulnerable households increase income, become self-reliant, and improve their standard of living through practical economic activities.
✅ Key Livelihood Services
1. Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to
Organize community members (especially women and youth) into savings groups .
2. Skills and Entrepreneurship Training
Trains participants in small business management and income-generating activities.
3. Agricultural and Food Security Support
Promotes improved farming practices and household food production which helps families increase food availability and generate income from agriculture.
4. Women and Youth Economic Empowerment , To Strengthen confidence, decision-making, and economic participation.
5. Financial Literacy ,To teach saving culture, responsible borrowing, and income management which Helps households plan for education, health, and emergencies
6.Adult Literacy , Our Adult Literacy Classes are designed to empower youth and adults with essential reading, writing, and numeracy skills needed for everyday life. The program supports learners who missed formal education opportunities by providing a friendly, inclusive, and practical learning environment. Through interactive lessons and real-life examples, participants gain confidence, improve communication skills, and strengthen their ability to manage personal, social, and economic activities independently.
You can support a family at as low as 100$and they start an Income generating activity to sustain a child in school
ICT teaching Program to Young Learners
ICT Teaching Program for Young Learners
The ICT Teaching Program for Young Learners at (FICODEP) is designed to introduce children and young people to the world of technology and digital learning. The program equips learners with essential computer skills that support education, creativity, and participation in today’s digital society.Through practical, hands-on learning
FICODEP aims to bridge the digital divide and empower young learners with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven world.
As low as $100 monthly Facilitate a Digital literacy trainer
Adult learning in Progress
What FICODEP does
FICODEP works mainly with underserved and rural communities to help them become self-reliant and improve their livelihoods.
1. Adult Literacy and Education
Runs Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) programs for adults and out-of-school youth. Helps learners gain reading and writing skills in local languages as they build confidence .
2. Community Empowerment & Livelihood Support through
Mobilizing women and youth into self-help groups
3. Spiritual and Moral Development
Conducts discipleship and values-based programs aimed at strengthening moral and spiritual growth with in communities .
4. Economic and Agricultural Support
By Encouraging sustainable livelihood activities such as farming and house hold food Production
5. Community Health Awareness Engages communities in health education to prevent common illnesses and reduce health-related expenses.
6. ICT and Skills Development
Establishes ICT access points to Provides basic computer and digital skills training to improve access to information and opportunities