This article highlights the recognition of Umar Ochen Bashir, an Access Agriculture changemaker from Uganda, who won the prestigious Ursula Hudson Award at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Italy.

Honored for promoting sustainable farming in Karamoja, a food-insecure region, Bashir utilizes Access Agriculture’s smart projectors to train communities in agroecology. The award, which includes a €5,000 prize, celebrates his efforts to empower indigenous communities and address climate challenges. His story exemplifies impactful rural initiatives.