OKERE CITY

2020 aNNUAL rEPORT

Despite the impossible odds of 2020, we looked for the silver-linings in the darkest clouds and we shone a bright light.

Here is our 2020 Annual Report

HOME OF OKERE BOXING CLUB

HOME OF OKERE SHEA BUTTER

Because shea trees grow naturally in Okere, we are deliberate in our efforts to regenerate and conserve shea trees by promoting its re-forestation and sensitizing our community not to cut the trees. We are also investing in shea butter by creating cosmetic product lines to launch in the market place - with the first one being Okere Shea Butter. In essence, we strive to position SHEA BUTTER as the "vibranium" that spurs socio-economic transformation in our village. Among other things, we have started Okere Shea Cooperative Society to be the bedrock upon which our shea investments are rested.

I have fallen head over heels in love with Okere Shea Butter. I cannot look further from it. It is by far the best moisturizer I have ever used. Additionally, the story behind the women who collect the nuts is inspiring. To think that when I buy a tin of Okere Shea Butter, at least some money finds its way to these women and the community is amazing.

Shamim Nirere

OUR WORK IN THE PRESS

About

OKERE CITY

Okere City is a community development project founded to undertake, influence and direct holistic rural development initiatives geared towards the elimination of poverty in Okere Parish, Adwari Sub-county, Otuke District.

The Okere City idea is premised on the belief that using comprehensive and holistic participatory rural development approaches to design and implement community development projects can create catalytic rural transformation and sustainable agrarian reforms.

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OUR PROJECTS

Environmental Management

We promote environmental conservation and protection through community re-afforestation initiatives.

Community Engagement

We hold community engagements and provide platforms where community members can engage with their local leaders.

Early Childhood Development

We started the community school programme with an early childhood development centre because laying a firm foundation is a key pre-requisite for a solid educational background.

VSLA

We started a VSLA group, comprising mostly of women to fight financial exclusion and strengthen the local economy in Okere.

Water and Sanitation (WASH)

We are repairing boreholes, developing and servicing new ones, forming and strengthening water management committees to ensure water security in Okere.

Community Sports

We provide sporting facilities and encourage our community members to actively participate in various sporting activities.

“In just a month, I noticed a big difference in my granddaughter’s comprehension and socializing abilities. The school is a blessing to our village”.

"This is a unique opportunity for my children to get the best education.”

“I am calling upon all parents and stakeholders in the school not to give up even when things are tough. If we do so, we shall be letting our children down which is the worst thing a parent can do.”

“In my wildest imagination, I never thought my child would ever get the opportunity to get an education like the children who go to schools in Lira town and Kampala. Okere Community School offers such quality education for my child here in Okere and for that, I will do everything within my power to make sure that the school succeeds as a beacon of hope for all our children in this village and beyond”.

“Okere City project has given me the opportunity to serve my community, which I deligently do in my capacity as the communications and mobilisation secretary. I am so proud of what we have been able to achieve in a very short period of time. This is a sign of better things that are yet to come because of this project.”

“In just a month, I noticed a big difference in my granddaughter’s comprehension and socializing abilities. The school is a blessing to our village”.

"This is a unique opportunity for my children to get the best education.”

What our SUPPORTERS say

"The investments that the Okere City Project is making right now will make the village more prosperous and better prepared to tackle future challenges. The idea behind the project is a revolutionary one and I have no doubt that it is on a journey to create a revolutionary impact on the lives of people in Okere Mom-Kok Parish"

Hon. Silvia Akello,

Former Woman Member of Parliament, Otuke District

SPONSOR-A-CHILD

We are looking for child/children sponsors to enable us to continue giving brilliant children the opportunity to receive quality education at our community school.

Your donation will be matched to a pupil and we shall make every effort to share with you more details about the child and his/her family.

Our hope is that this support will go on to build more interactions, sharing and caring now and beyond. We shall also provide more updates about the life and academic performance of the child receiving your support