Women ensure food security in urban slums of Uganda thanks to organic vertical farming

Women Smiles Uganda enhances women’s agency in underserved urban neighbourhoods to fight hunger with innovative vertical agriculture solutions. To tackle food poverty, this organization developed cost-effective, climate-resilient vertical farming systems that enable women to grow crops in confined spaces like balconies, backyards, and rooftops. Providing women from underserved communities with training and mentoring in sustainable urban farming, this initiative promotes year-round, nutritious vegetable production and contributes to income generation. Women participating in this program reported improved revenue and increased confidence in their capacity to drive change within their communities.