Salesian Missionaries make land arrangements to set up agriculture school in Uganda

Donor funding from Salesian Missions, the US development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco has enabled Salesian Missionaries in the Atede community in the Gulu district of Uganda to purchase land for a new agriculture school

Featuring areas for livestock as well as land for growing staple crops like maize, sweet potatoes and other vegetables, the new Salesian school will provide a source of education for poor youth while also growing food to address food security issues. 

The harvest from these crops will help bolster the school’s feeding programmes for its students, who will also learn how to run an agribusiness to sell the surplus.

“The school will focus on teaching students sustainable and environmentally friendly farming techniques. They will have practical and hands-on lessons that will also incorporate education on agribusiness,” a Salesian explained. “Salesians will also focus on agriculture research, experimentation and innovation. The bonds between the school and the local community will strengthen through these agriculture initiatives.”