Okere City, in partnership with Hope Smiles, hosted a free dental camp that delivered essential oral health services to communities in Otuke and neighbouring districts. Over the course of the four-day outreach, more than 500 people accessed professional dental care — many seeking help for long-standing and untreated dental conditions.

On 31 January 2026, 68 farmers (53 women and 15 men) under the Okere Shea Cooperative Society gathered at Heritage Court Farm in Acwao Village, Opijal, Okwang Sub-County for a practical forestry learning visit organized by Okere City in partnership with Forested.

Over the past three years, our community school in Northern Uganda has witnessed a truly inspiring academic journey; one that reflects not only improving examination results, but also the power of consistent investment in rural education, dedicated teachers, resilient learners and supportive partners. As we review the Primary Leaving Examination (P.L.E) outcomes from 2023 to 2025, we are filled with pride and renewed commitment to our mission of providing quality education to

On 23 January 2026, more than 150 shea farmers from Otuke and Agago districts gathered in Okere for a landmark workshop aimed at deepening awareness and understanding of the Nilotica Shea Carbon Insets Project. The convening marked a major milestone for the initiative, which is being implemented by Okere City in partnership with Forested, with support from Bansk Beauty, a United .States of America (U.S.A) based cosmetics company whose parent company trades beauty products in

Okere City has officially reached its target of 150 farmers under the Shea Carbon Insetting Initiative, following the successful recruitment of the Olarokwon Farmers’ Group to join the already existing cohort. With 62 members attending the induction session on 25 November 2025, the initiative now stands fully enrolled—strengthening community-led climate action, restoring shea landscapes, and empowering farmers to benefit from regenerative agriculture and carbon credit opportu

In Okere, the shea tree is powering a new community-led carbon credit journey. Farmers are learning that the trees they protect and nurture can store carbon - and create real income. With clear mapping, training, and transparent monitoring, Okere is turning shea conservation into both climate action and opportunity.

This year, 34 candidates at Okere Community School sat for their Primary Leaving Examinations - the largest class in the school’s history. From future doctors and journalists to teachers and leaders, each pupil carries a dream shaped by years of hard work, community support and hope for a better tomorrow.

5th, Sept 2025 will forever be etched in the history of our village as the day we loaded 500 buckets of shea butter to send to amika, a world leading hair and skin care company.

This a report about the radical impact of our work between 2019-2024. What an impactful foundation of what we believe will significantly transform our community.

This blog provides a astep-by-step guide on making organic fertilizers and herbicides using the leaves of native tree species.

Okere hosts GROW project team for social and environment impact assessemnt.

In Okere, every seedling planted carries a promise—a promise of restored ecosystems, resilient livelihoods, and healthier households. On...

Over 150 farmers from Otuke District participated in a week-long practical training workshop held in Okere City from 31st March - April...

The awitong's visit serves as a powerful reminder that Okere City is more both a development initiative and cultural movement.

A brief snippet from a study trip to learn more about the shea industry there.

Okere City Annual Impact Report, 2024

Insights from an artisanal study tour on biochar production and the lessons we learn from it to support our sustainable agriculture ambition

Here's a brief report about our literary event: "Do not uproot the pumpkin" which we cohosted with the Institute for African Development.