In refugee camps like Nyarugusu, food is often scarce.  Malnutrition is common.  Families rely on basic rations that must be stretched to survive — three bowls of maize and one bowl of beans per person, per week.  These rations are rarely enough to meet daily nutritional needs. And even when food is available, most families lack the means to cook it without sacrificing something else.

But we believe a better way is possible.  And it begins with the ground beneath our feet.

In the coming years, Equipping Hope International plans to launch a new initiative called Seeds of Hope — an entrepreneurial farming program rooted in biblical stewardship, food security, and economic empowerment.  It will be the third pillar of our mission in Nyarugusu, joining our educational and vocational programs to equip the whole person with the tools to thrive.

Here’s what Seeds of Hope is all about and why we believe it’s the right next step for our work.