Our Programs
Learn. Practice. Innovate. Lead. Earn. — Awakening the Sleeping Genius in Each of Us
Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme
URDT was founded to address the missing link in development programmes, the merger of: truly functional education; consciousness and conscience raising; skills training; rural development interventions with the intent of empowering marginalized people living in rural communities in Uganda.
Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute
Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT-I), established in 1993, provides vocational skills and youth leadership development through a Visionary Approach, empowering young men and women to become responsible, entrepreneurial citizens who contribute to national development.
African Rural University-ARU
African Rural University (ARU) was Established by URDT in the year 2006. African Rural University graduates begin leading community projects across Uganda with measurable rural impact outcomes. 2011 The first cohort of students is admitted to begin studies in rural transformation and leadership training.
URDT Girls Schools
URDT Girls’ Schools uses the 2 generation approach whereby students and their parents learn together, develop a shared vision for their home, analyze their current situation, apply systems thinking, team learning, plan together and learn new skills.
Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio-KKCR
This is the first truly community radio station in Uganda based in Kagadi Town Council of Kagadi district mid-western Uganda. KKCR is a product of the partnership between the communities in Greater Kibaale
Food and Security
The Back Home Project promotes food security by empowering households to practice sustainable agriculture, increase food production, and achieve self-reliance. It builds resilient families capable of meeting their daily nutritional needs.