Projects

While most projects overlap categories, PFAI has generally organized projects in three broad categories: sustainable development projects, leadership and capacity building projects, and peacebuilding and conflict reduction projects. PFAI also has an internship program for international students.

All projects are designed to be self-sustaining and cost effective. PFAI provides the initial start-up funding and expertise, but also endeavours to mentor community members during the initial phases in order to ensure the project is not dependent on PFAI staff in the long-term. PFAI’s aim is to have every project locally owned and operated by the beginning of the project’s second phase.

To view the different projects, please use the submenu on the "Projects" tab above.

Please note: this page is currently underconstruction so some projects are not yet mentioned.

Strong focus on Pader District

PFAI began working in northern Uganda in 2007 just as the conflict was ending, the time when most NGOs were pulling out. PFAI realized that without outside support and focused post-conflict programs, the region could easily slip back into conflict.

Just because conflict has ended, doesn’t mean the need isn’t there.

Pader District, for example, is still struggling with extreme poverty, trauma, and a severely diminished capacity to develop. It was the site of some of the most severe fighting, but also relatively unsupported by government forces. Many would argue it was therefore the hardest hit by the conflict.

But it is also one of the areas where there are still few NGOs and little government support for development, making it a top priority for PFAI.

PFAI won’t let the people of Pader be left behind. We believe in seeing our projects through to the end before moving on to other areas. We feel it is the most responsible way to engage in development work.

Help us keep our Pader projects going. Donate today.

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