Raising The Village

Raising The Village is a non-profit organization providing critical infrastructure, tools and training to remote villages in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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2/2 By improving access to basic health services and strengthening preventive health practices, HORs support healthier households and improved community wellbeing. #health #access #lastmile #prevention #sustainable #nutrition #wellbeing #sanitation #hygiene #wash #community

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1/2 Community members in Rukungiri attend a Health Outreach (HOR) session. Conducted in partnership with local health officials, HORs provide treatment & referrals for common illnesses and awareness on nutrition, maternal health, family planning, hygiene, and disease prevention.

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2/2 Technical agriculture training sessions help partner communities strengthen production throughout the farming cycle, from pre-planting preparation and crop care to post-harvest management. #training #knowledge #farming #agriculture #organicfarming #lastmile

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1/2 Partner community members in Kabale district, participate in practical demonstrations on how to make and apply organic fertilizers and pesticides using locally available materials, helping reduce input costs while improving soil health and crop productivity over time.

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3/3 For the 2025 graduating cohort, 83% of partner households had access to clean water from protected sources at graduation, compared to 61% at baseline. #addressingbarriers #lastmile #equity #sdgs #sustainable #impact #change #knowledge #goodpractices #wateraccess #cleanwater

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1/3 A partner community member in the Kibaale district collects water from a closed water well. Access to clean drinking water and improved hygiene and sanitation practices help reduce illness and strengthen household wellbeing.
#wash #water #health #sanitation #hygiene

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2/3 When families spend less resources treating diseases, they are better able to participate in income-generating activities. Through investments in protected water sources and good WASH practices, RTV partner communities are improving access to healthier living conditions.

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2/2 I now rent an extra 2.5 acres of land for farming in addition to the 1.5 acres I own, and I plan to start a produce business soon." - Emmanuel, Kyenjojo district. #organicfarming #lastmile #sdgs #smallbusiness #foodsecurity #health #sustainable #equity #knowledge #training

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1/2 "Earlier, my yields were low, and I could barely earn enough for my family. With the new practices I learned, my harvests improved significantly. With my increased income over the past two years, I have built a better house for my family." - Emmanuel.
#farming #agriculture

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2/2 Through regular visits, RTV field teams work directly with partner community members to reinforce best practices, address individual challenges, and support consistent adoption over time.
#lastmile #support #teamwork #farming #wash #health #equity

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1/2 An RTV team member conducting a household coaching visit in Kyenjojo. Good-quality agricultural inputs, tools, and technical training are most effective when combined with ongoing household-level coaching. #sustainable #training #knowledge

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#organicfarming #lastmile #growth #livelihood #income #foodsecurity #health

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1/2 We’re excited to share our 2025 Impact Report. Results continue to demonstrate strong returns and sustained growth in household income and production, with partner households consistently outperforming peer communities. Read the report here- https://t.co/CVQgQSgEyo

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2/2 At month 60, the 2020 cohort achieved a 19X return, while the 2023 cohort reached a 6X return within 24 months. Explore key metrics, income drivers, and results across our program:
#impact #change #sustainable #agriculture #scale #data #datainformed #equity #farming

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1/2 We deliver impact in last-mile communities across Uganda and our regional learning hubs, Rwanda and the DRC. In Uganda, we have delivered our current program model for over a decade, reaching more than 2.3 million people. Read more about our reach: https://t.co/MKFFaUPfpj

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2/2 Our footprint continues to expand, driven by data-informed delivery and strong partnerships with communities and local governments. Our Learning Hubs are helping us test, adapt, and refine the model in new contexts, building pathways for scale across the region.

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1/3 In last-mile communities, barriers to #health and #wellbeing can limit participation in economic activities. RTV works alongside communities through an integrated approach that improves health outcomes while enabling livelihoods. #worldhealthday #foodsecurity #WASH #equity

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3/3 As illness declines and time and spending on treatment reduce, households are better able to participate in income-generating activities. Partner communities show sustained improvements in health outcomes, with fewer reported illnesses and lower medical spending than peers.