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“Here, we love one another”: a story of resilience in Barr Village
In Barr Village, northern Uganda, a simple seed loan sparked a powerful transformation. Through Love Mercy’s Cents for Seeds and VSLA programs, families once facing hunger and poverty are now growing food, income, and long-term resilience — even in the face of drought. This is community-led economic empowerment and food security in action.
When poverty and gender collide
In rural northern Uganda, poverty and gender inequality collide to create deep barriers for women seeking access to health care, clean water, and economic opportunity. Based on findings from our 2024 Huber Social Impact Report, this blog explores how Love Mercy’s programs are working to empower women and transform entire communities through sustainable, gender-conscious solutions.
A letter from Florence, Cents for Seeds Program Coordinator
Hear from Cents for Seeds Program Coordinator, Florence Ademun, as she shares the incredible progress we’ve seen in recent years, from improved livelihoods and financial skills to expanded clean water access and stronger community connections.
Locally led development: the heart of Cents for Seeds
When programs are built with communities, not for them, they create long-term independence rather than dependency. Cents for Seeds proves that by investing in local leadership, empowering women, and adapting to evolving needs, development initiatives can drive real, sustainable change.
The First Seed Planted
Cents for Seeds was designed with the singular vision of offering a hand up, as opposed to a hand-out. Learn about its foundations and where we are headed in 2025 and beyond.
15 years of Love, Mercy, and Transformation
Discover how 15 years ago, an unlikely friendship sparked a movement that has changed thousands of lives in northern Uganda.
World Children’s Day: A Gift for Her Future
On World Children's Day, we celebrate the power of community in shaping brighter futures for children everywhere. At Love Mercy, we’re dedicated to empowering children in northern Uganda by supporting their families with tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Read on to find out how we’re addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality with sustainable solutions through our programs…
Climate resilience part 4: a call to action
The impact of changing weather patterns and extreme climate events poses significant challenges, not just for the environment, but also for public health.
Seeds meet water…
How do Well Worth It and Cents for Seeds work together to foster an environment where communities can thrive?
Climate resilience part 3: prioritising peace
Northern Uganda, a region marked by decades of conflict and instability, faces a new and formidable challenge: climate change.