In northern Uganda war raged for almost three decades. Today 49% of the population is less than 15 years old and there are 2.5 million orphans. This broken generation faces few economic opportunities, 83% of 15-24 year olds are unemployed and 75% do not have the the opportunity to complete secondary school. Ninety per cent of the population live in rural areas and survive on subsistence farming and informal labour. Many do not have enough to eat and cannot afford basic essentials such as soap.

At Kira Farm young people learn conservation farming methods which increase crop yields up to four-fold - ensuring households have enough to eat. They acquire vocational skills in construction, tailoring, carpentry and hairdressing so they can set up small businesses and earn an income. They also receive business training and microfinance to provide them with the capital, or tools, to set up a sustainable business. 100% of Kira Farm's 2013 graduates have set up successful small businesses.