CSRL partners with VEDCO to help developing countries gain food security and gain knowledge on nutrition. Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns
CSRL and VEDCO train Community Based Trainers about farming techniques so they are able to teach others. Agricultural Training
CSRL has supported the installation and maintenance of ten boreholes. Boreholes
CSRL has initiated a new program to address the feeding of children after women have become pregnant. Child Feeding Center
This program is teaching students how to grow and maintain crops in a hands on environment. School Gardens
CSRL started a program that gives students at Namasagali Primary School a nutritious lunch. Supplemental Feeding Program
CSRL has been negotiating with the local council leaders and school administration to construct a dormitory. Girls' Dormitory at Namasagali
The Service Learning program has expanded so much that additions needed to be added to the lodge. Field House Developement
Students from ISU and Makerere University participate in a service learning program that includes projects like boreholes and school gardens. Service Learning
If you would like to know more about what goes on here at CSRL click here for this years calendar of events.
CSRL has a new Associate Director for Uganda Operations - Mary Nyasimi
The VEDCO Board visited for the World Food Prize in October.
CSRL's first scholarship was awarded to Joan Mirembe.
Rebecca Wokibula and Martha Ibore are graduates of the ISU Service Learning program and were selected to intern at ISU.
Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, 110 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1050.
Phone: 515-294-9237, Fax: 515-294-9477,
susrl@iastate.edu,
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