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Does Conservation Farming Really Make Any Difference?

Does Conservation Farming Really Make Any Difference?

Check out the difference conservation farming makes to traditional farming methods. Read more

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Published: 14th June, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2022

Author: Tim Monger

A Hand-Up not Handout

A Hand-Up not Handout

How a family's life was transformed. Read more

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Published: 22nd April, 2022

Aiming for Quite a Turnaround

Aiming for Quite a Turnaround

Seeing the 2022 class with broken stories on the path to becoming community transformers Read more

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Published: 25th February, 2022

Author: Tim Monger

47 Kira Farm Trainees – the class of 2020 – finally graduate!

47 Kira Farm Trainees – the class of 2020 – finally graduate!

This year's Kira Farm trainees have graduated in style! Read more

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Published: 22nd November, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Tim Monger

Running for Uganda!

Running for Uganda!

It was 4.40am as I jumped out of bed thinking I was late on marathon morning. I was full of nervous energy. Add to that the 'don't miss the alarm' mindset, which prevented me sleeping through the night, and you get the picture... Read more

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Published: 9th November, 2021

Author: phil norris

Papyrus, pythons and a good night's sleep!

Papyrus, pythons and a good night's sleep!

What does it take to get a good night's sleep? And what difference will that make to a child living in rural Uganda? Read more

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Published: 28th July, 2021

Updated: 1st February, 2022

Make Farming History

Make Farming History

I imagine you're familiar with the phrase ‘knowledge is power’, and with power and knowledge opportunities are born... Read more

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Published: 23rd June, 2021

Updated: 15th June, 2022

Comments: 1

Life from the Ground up!

Life from the Ground up!

Titus has been busy helping rural farmers to thrive, not just survive, sharing the skills needed to create an abundance of food! Read more

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Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 23rd April, 2021

No Meaning No Hope.

No Meaning No Hope.

My father was a huge fan of football, so he named me Pele. What I really loved was music! Read more

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Published: 23rd March, 2021

Virgin London Marathon fundraiser

Virgin London Marathon fundraiser

On October 3rd 2021 I will be running the London Marathon to raise funds for Amigos Worldwide. I am delighted to be supporting this charity and to help raise its profile even further. Training is already underway and I will post updates from time to time. Read more

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Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: phil norris

Location: 17 belvedere gardens, Basingstoke, Rg24 8GB

Apple iPhone anyone?

Apple iPhone anyone?

One man's story of being reminded of what he held in his hands, enabling wealth beyond measure! Read more

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Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd November, 2021

Father Christmas visits Northern Uganda

Father Christmas visits Northern Uganda

Read what happens when Christmas hits northern Uganda! Read more

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Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 28th February, 2022

A Glimpse of Kira Farm

A Glimpse of Kira Farm

Joshua, our Kira Farm manager, provides a glimpse into the first weeks for this year’s Kira trainees. Read more

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Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 23rd April, 2021

2021 latest news

2021 latest news

We're pleased to announce that from January 2021 all our programmes are up and running, after the disruption the global Covid-19 pandemic brought in 2020. Read more

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Published: 20th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd November, 2021

Frightened to Farm

Frightened to Farm

Nancy faced abject poverty and and trauma daily. After the withdrawal of food and medical support from her IDP camp and explosives scattered in the farmlands, her family were desperate. After a year at Kira Farm, Nancy has transformed the lives of not just her family but her community too. Read more

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Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Free At Last

Free At Last

"I was ignorantly sitting on gold." How child sponsorship gave single-father Fred the skills he needed to use his land to break his family free from a cycle of poverty. Read more

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Published: 13th October, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Blessings even in a pandemic!

Blessings even in a pandemic!

"I have never seen the village mango trees with so much fruit on them. We have all been overwhelmed with mangoes just when we need food the most." Read more

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Published: 10th September, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

An update on Covid

An update on Covid

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected people around the globe, in ways that many could not even have imagine. Read more

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Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Comments: 1

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  • Does Conservation Farming Really Make Any Difference?

    Does Conservation Farming Really Make Any Difference?

    Check out the difference conservation farming makes to traditional farming methods.

  • A Hand-Up not Handout

    A Hand-Up not Handout

    How a family's life was transformed.

  • Change Joshua's Life...

    Change Joshua's Life...

    We want to see lives changed for Jesus

  • Aiming for Quite a Turnaround

    Aiming for Quite a Turnaround

    Seeing the 2022 class with broken stories on the path to becoming community transformers

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  • Sponsor a child

    Sponsor a child

    You can break the cycle of poverty for children in Africa AND their family

  • Welcome To Kira Farm

    Welcome To Kira Farm

    At Kira Farm Development Centre just outside of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, 40 young people acquire life-changing skills over the course of one year.

  • Our team in the UK

    Our team in the UK

    Meet the staff, trustees and volunteers that make up 'Team Amigos' in the UK.

  • How we work

    How we work

    We help increase crop yields, food, income, education, clean water and health.

  • Why we exist

    Why we exist

    Amigos is a charity creating lasting solutions to poverty and hunger in Uganda.

  • A year at Kira Farm Development Centre

    A year at Kira Farm Development Centre

    Training the next generation of mothers and fathers

  • Bicycles

    Bicycles

    Bicycles enable rural communities to fetch water, access markets, increase their income and reach health clinics and schools.

  • Help a rural village receive clean water

    Help a rural village receive clean water

    Perhaps you would like to bring clear fresh water to a thirsty Ugandan village? Donate a borehole in memory of a dear one? or fundraise for one?

  • Transforming Lives With Unwanted Tools

    Transforming Lives With Unwanted Tools

    Following the success of 2019's tool amnesty, Amigos and RGB Building supplies hope to transform even more lives with this year's appeal.

  • Support Kira Farm Development Centre

    Support Kira Farm Development Centre

    By supporting Kira Farm, you won't just be transforming the life of one young person, you will be inspiring change for future generations.

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Annual Report, Accounts & Policies

Annual Report, Accounts & Policies

Amigos Annual Reviews, Annual Accounts and a number of our Policies. For those of you who would like to dig a little deeper. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author:

Kira Farm T-shirt

Kira Farm T-shirt

Our new Kira Farm T-shirts are both comfortable and stylish. Complete with a small logo on the back left hand side, you can share our brand wherever you go! Read more

Published: 27th January, 2020

Updated: 5th June, 2020

Author: Phil Pugsley

How NOT to Start A Charity

How NOT to Start A Charity

In writing this book, I would love to inspire hope in those who think that they can't achieve anything. Disclaimer it helps to be naive, nuts and full of faith Read more

Published: 12th October, 2020

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Phil Pugsley

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Working at Amigos means you have so much more than just a job—it’s an exciting opportunity to meaningfully contribute to making the world a better place for disadvantaged and marginalised people so that they flourish. All staff at Amigos share this common vocation of willingly serving others. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2022

Updated: 14th June, 2022

Author: Tim Monger

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