On Wednesday, 15th April 2026, the main hall at Okere City became a space of energy, curiosity, and shared purpose. A total of 125 farmers—83 women and 42 men from the Okere Shea Farmers’ Cooperative Society—gathered not just to learn, but to take part in shaping a new model of farming for their community. This was more than training. It was part of a growing movement—one rooted in regenerative agriculture, where farmers are not only improving their yields but also restoring the land and...

The Okere Community Development Project (Okere City) continues to demonstrate how community-led solutions can drive meaningful rural transformation. In 2025, the initiative reached over 10,000 people across Northern Uganda, investing $300,000 in development projects and expanding impact across education, healthcare, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

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.