Uganda: Asasiira Is Using Agriculture to Fight Poverty in Mbarara

Peace Rukundo was jobless. She depended entirely on her husband for everything. Although he provided for her needs, he disrespected her, calling her names. She endured the abuse since she had no where to go.

One day, Juliet Asasiira approached Rukundo, asking her to join Rwagaju Agribusiness Association (RAA). The group teaches women to fight poverty through agriculture.

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