With three integrated development objectives—increasing resilience, addressing demographic drivers, and strengthening systems, USAID works in partnership with the people of Uganda to address the fundamental challenges constraining the country’s development.

3 days ago · In this 2016 photo, refugees prepare food including maize porridge donated by USAID and known locally as posho in Adjumani, Uganda.

USAID works to reduce poverty and hunger in Uganda by fostering private and public investment in key growth sectors such as agriculture and energy, while supporting the sustainable use of Uganda’s natural resources.

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USAID works to strengthen the economy and increase Uganda’s prosperity through improving agriculture, trade and private enterprise, providing training and microfinance support, enhancing access to energy and by preserving wildlife and promoting tourism.

USAID began its assistance to Uganda immediately after its independence in 1962, recognizing the country’s potential as a “bread basket” of Africa, with its rich Uganda is in the midst of a demographic tsunami—with its population doubling every 16 years.

As the largest humanitarian donor in Uganda, USAID provided over $100 million toward emergency food assistance needs and self-reliance in 2024 for refugees hosted in Uganda. Uganda is held up as a model of refugee acceptance globally due to its open-door policy for refugees and progressive policy framework.

On this website you can access USAID's flagship analytical tool for assessing country development progress, the Country Roadmaps, and view and download a wide-range of supporting resources.

USAID helps Ugandans improve their resilience and nutritional status by enabling them to participate in the local, regional, and international economies. USAID’s work also enhances biodiversity conservation, combats wildlife crime, and improves climate change adaptation.

USAID began its assistance to Uganda immediately after its independence in 1962, recognizing the country’s potential as a “bread basket” of Africa, with its rich natural resources, and significant rural population.