This project implemented in Amuria, Kumi and Kitgum districts of Uganda led by the National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) in partnership with World Vision Uganda, the National Plant Genetic Resource Centre and farmer groups. It started in 2016 with the goal to contribute to enhancing food security and climate-change adaptation in drought-prone areas by strengthening seed systems of target crops, including sorghum, finger millet, pearl millet, cowpea, pigeon pea, and groundnut. Specific objectives were to (1) assemble the diverse local and improved genetic resources of target crops; (2) establish an effective and sustainable seed delivery model for increasing access to quality seeds and (3) build the capacity of farming communities to produce and conserve such seed. Over 300 local and improved genetic resources of the target crops have been assembled and characterized through farmer-led demonstrations.  Thirty farmer groups are now producing and conserving quality seeds for their communities. A ‘cluster granary’ seed delivery model was developed and operationalized by 30 farmer groups. Overall, 600 farmers have directly benefited; indirectly, over 1500 households have benefited through seed sharing, training sessions, voluntary visits to demonstration sites, National Agricultural shows, World Food Day Celebration, ‘Plant Clinics’ and other agriculture-related events.