Rubi Ochieng guides rice farmer groups in Abongomola county, APAC District, Central Uganda

Grace Albino is a 35 year old mother of 8 children; in addition, she and her husband shelter six orphans left by her husband's brother. Grace is hopeful that NERICA rice will improve their livelihoods.

Alphonso Oyo is back to his native county, Padibe-East, Kitgum District. At the age of 37, he chairs a 30 member-group of other young farmers, the CAN-ONIANG Group, and animates it with motivation and passion. Solidarity and unity characterize the group. His native language is Acholi. He¿s also fluent in English as you will notice further in the interview FAO had with him, where he lives, near the Ugandan-Sudanese border. This is his story.