The West Nile region is bordered to the North by South Sudan, to the West by the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the East by Acholi sub-region (Amuru and Nwoya districts) and to the South by Buliisa district. Administratively, it is composed of eleven (11) district local governments (Pakwach, Nebbi, Zombo, Madi Okollo, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Yumbe, Moyo, Obongi, and Adjumani) that have a projected total population of 3.2 million people.

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The Board of Directors on December 21, 2019 approved a 6-year strategic plan that seeks to contribute to a scalable socio-economic transformation of 140,000 people (70% nationals and 30% refugees; 60% females; and 25% youth) in the West Nile region through the “Inspire - Empower - Account” approach in order to change the scarcity mindset that perpetuates intergenerational poverty so that poor families can thrive.

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Specific objective 1: Increased production and consumption of diversified foods in hygienic homes 

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Specific objective 2: Increased income from decent employment opportunities in diversified on-farm and non-farm labour markets

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Specific objective 3: Improved responsiveness and accountability of local governments and peaceful co-existence for refugees and host communities.

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Specific objective 4:  AFARD’s capacity to partner, manage, account and learn is improved.

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