Our Impact
Measurable change, sustainable results, and transformed lives across Kole District
Impact at a Glance
Real numbers representing real lives changed
83%
Health Improvement
Reduction in waterborne diseases in communities with improved water and sanitation
89%
School Retention
Students staying in school through our education support programs
67%
Tree Cover Increase
Growth in forest cover in areas with active reforestation programs
Our Theory of Change
How we create sustainable impact in communities
1
Community Engagement
We listen to and partner with communities
2
Capacity Building
We provide knowledge, skills, and resources
3
Behavior Change
Communities adopt improved practices
4
Sustainable Systems
Local structures maintain progress
5
Long-term Impact
Communities thrive independently
Impact by Program Area
Detailed results across our key initiatives
Education & Skills
1,565
- 1,247 adults gained literacy
- 318 youth completed vocational training
- 89% school retention rate
Health & Sanitation
8,234
- 83% reduction in waterborne diseases
- 2,134 mothers trained
- 91% immunization coverage
Environment
5,448
- 47,300 trees planted
- 234 hectares restored
- 67% increase in tree cover
Success Stories
Real people, real transformation
Breaking the cycle of illiteracy
March 2026
Grace Akello, 42, never attended school as a child. Through our adult literacy program, she learned to read and write. Now she teaches 47 adults in her village and helps her children with homework. "Education changed my life and my family's future," she says.
Grace Akello
Aboke Sub-county
Clean water transforms village health
January 2026
Before the protected water source, Bala village struggled with constant illness. Children missed school, adults couldn't work. Samuel Okello led the community effort to maintain the new water point. "We've seen an 87% drop in waterborne diseases. Our children are healthy and in school," he reports.
Samuel Okello
Bala Village
Youth restore degraded land
November 2025
Beatrice Alum, 24, mobilized 28 young people to plant 3,200 trees on degraded land. What was once barren is now a thriving woodlot providing firewood and timber. "We're not just planting trees, we're planting hope for our future," Beatrice explains.
Beatrice Alum
Ayer Sub-county
Tailoring skills create independence
April 2026
After completing vocational training, Lucia Auma started her own tailoring business. She now employs three other women and supports her family. "I went from depending on others to creating jobs. KIFA gave me the skills and confidence to succeed," she shares.
Lucia Auma
Ayer Sub-county
Youth advocacy brings change
February 2026
David Otim and his youth group successfully advocated for a health center in their sub-county. Through community dialogues and engagement with local leaders, they secured government commitment. "We learned that our voices matter and we can drive change," David says.
David Otim
Aboke Sub-county
Communities Reached
Our geographic footprint across Northern Uganda
Kole District
Primary area of operation
34 communities
Apac District
Extended reach
7 communities
Lira & Oyam
Targeted impact
6 communities
Measuring Success
Our rigorous approach to monitoring and evaluation
Baseline Assessments
We measure conditions before program start
Regular Monitoring
Ongoing tracking of activities and outputs
Impact Evaluation
Measuring changes in knowledge, behavior, and outcomes
Community Feedback
Beneficiary voices guide our improvements
What People Say
Testimonials from beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders
Perspective from Margaret
"KIFA doesn't just bring programs - they empower us to solve our own problems. The skills and knowledge we've gained will benefit our community for generations."
Margaret Acen
Community Leader
Perspective from Patrick
"Working with KIFA has been transformative. Their approach respects our culture and builds on our strengths. They are true partners in development."
Patrick Okello
Sub-county Chief
Perspective from Sarah
"The transparency and accountability KIFA demonstrates sets them apart. We always know how resources are used and what impact is being achieved."
Sarah Alum
District Health Officer
Help Us Increase Our Impact
Your support enables us to reach more communities and create greater change