The Latest New from Uganda

Here's a message and picture that Arionzi Clinton of AaP AgriFood Initiative posted on Facebook about his recent visits to schools in Uganda to help establish Poetry Clubs, including Poetry X Hunger Clubs.  Note that he is sharing the new Guidebook for forming Clubs.  

Following our recent meeting, where we officially launched the Poetry X Hunger Clubs, we yesterday conducted a courtesy visit to participating schools to assess the progress made so far. A significant portion of our time was spent at the two Field of Hope partner schools where we dedicated time guiding both teachers and students on blending poetry and art in teaching and learning of agriculture.

We are proud to share that the clubs are evolving remarkably well. What began as a shared vision during our launch has quickly translated into active student engagement, structured club activities, and meaningful conversations around food security, agriculture innovation, and social responsibility.

It was truly inspiring to witness the enthusiasm of agriculture students about the club. Students are not only embracing poetry and art as tools for expression, but also as powerful instruments for raising awareness about hunger, food insecurity and promoting agriculture development within their communities. The level of curiosity emerging from these young change-makers is both encouraging and motivating.

The progress we observed reaffirms our belief that when young minds are empowered with purpose creativity and innovation, they can reimagine solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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The journey of the Poetry X Hunger Clubs is just beginning — and the momentum is building. Together, we are nurturing a generation that appreciates agriculture, and the power of poetry in transforming communities.