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Learn details about how our base of operations was constructed and the essential role it currently plays in breaking the poverty cycle in Northern Uganda. Construction of the Operations Centre The Operation Centre is located 5 kilometres north-east of Gulu town centre and is purpose built to target over 100 local villages within the Bardege area. The Operation Centre is a base for Tamarind staff, a workshop space for The Tribe Artisans and a place to continue to work with individuals and small groups in training and developing future agricultural and live stock based projects. The Operation Centre is crucial as we aim to break the poverty cycle by leading people to become self-sufficient through individual businesses. We help rebuild a strong work ethic in individuals and the wider community, and having a home base like the Operation Centre means we can be more effective in bringing positive change to Uganda. Funding Goal Achieved! Construction Completed October 2020 Donate

Our methods to restore, rebuild and resource communities in Northern Uganda help to create a sustainable and self-supporting future. Our Methods The HEALS Model Our HEALS model (Health, Education, Agriculture, Land Redemption and Sustainability) developed in Gulu Northern Uganda is a holistic approach to community development. The goal is to reduce poverty by supporting families on their journey towards a sustainable future. Health Education Agriculture Land Redemption Sustainability Improving health in communities by supplying clean bore water via solar pump , and improving maternal and child nutrition by developing local agriculture. Training people in updated agricultural practices via our demonstration farm, and assisting women's livelihood development through The Tribe artisan program . Equipping Ugandans with the tools and skills to maximise returns on their efforts in their own fields, remedying food insecurity. Restoring a useful relationship with the land that has been lost due to conflict Community focused economic development and employment creation, encouraging long term thinking and helping Ugandans plan for a better future. Tamarind Australia's Vision HEALS facilitates generational change by providing: Future choices through ongoing training A pathway out of poverty for adults by incorporating sound development and training methods in livelihood and agriculture practices Vastly improving family health through supplying purified water and education on health practices Employment opportunities and advanced skills development through establishing markets for the products development as a result of better agriculture practices taught Through these practices, communities are becoming sustainable and self-supporting. This is the key to a strong, healthy, peaceful and thriving community, which restores dignity to individuals and heals the poverty cycle. Moving From... Dependence to Independence After a war, what do you do when all the government aid trucks roll out of town? We seek to RESTORE a culture and community that has been ravaged by war, by changing the mindset of dependence upon aid to one of individual and communal opportunity and responsibility for future wellbeing. Restoration encompasses economic and social spheres and is concerned with restoring dignity and agency of people. Subsistence to Self Sustainability In a time of war you kill a chicken and eat it. In a time of peace you learn to like eggs. We seek to REBUILD a livelihood that knows nothing but poverty and to break down the mindset forged through trauma that leads to temporal solutions and lack of forward planning. Rebuilding encompasses education, counselling, and utilises coaching and mentoring to inspire and guide people to plan and live a better future. Poverty to Purpose You can't grow a plant without a seed, but if someone provides you with some seeds, soon you'll have a lot of plants. We seek to RESOURCE the local community through tangible projects to enable marginalised communities to become self -supporting and create ongoing economic opportunities for a sustainable future. Resourcing encompasses practical assistance necessary to help communities develop their skills, breaking the generational cycle of poverty. We Operate Through Three Programs The Demonstration Farm The Farm is located in Pagak 20km north of Gulu city. We demonstrate, train and teach farmers in the Pagak community. This involves practical hands-on experiences with crops and animals . We also have a store house and training centre where we teach farmers forward planning and how to get the best out of their yield. We have impacted over 500 farmers in the last 10 years. The Operations Centre The OC is located in Bardege Te-Dam Gulu and focuses on developing the community . We teach farming , basic business skills, and demonstrate animal husbandry . Over 150 Bardege community members have had their lives changed by Tamarind. The Tribe The Tribe is a small group of artisan women who use their skills to generate income to provide for their families. We teach basic business skills, bead making and cooking. We have reached over 100 women throughout Gulu in the last 10 years. Why is Tamarind's work needed in Northern Uganda? Learn more about our story What are our programs achieving? Learn more about our projects

Tamarind Australia is a not for profit organisation that Restores, Rebuilds and Resources the community of Gulu in Northern Uganda, breaking the poverty cycle brought about by past violence. We're changing lives We work with local communities, providing education in vital life skills to spark a self-sustaining journey out of poverty. Donate to further our work What we do Restore ...a culture and community that has been ravaged by war Rebuild ...a livelihood that has known nothing but poverty Resource ...marginalised communities to become self supporting Breaking the poverty cycle one person at a time We take a holistic approach to charity, investing in many small, interwoven projects. Together, they work to restore, rebuild and resource the community of Gulu in Northern Uganda. Learn more about our projects We've been creating change since 2012 Our vision to restore, rebuild and resource Northern Uganda aims to break the poverty cycle by providing communities with pathways to self-sustainability. Discover our story Looking Forward to 2026 A message from Chris and Sarah Ochaya on the path ahead in 2026. Restore. Rebuild. Resource. Sarah Ochaya Our Blog Read our blog for insights into on the ground developments as they happen. You can also have it delivered straight to your inbox. Read our blog Contact Us First name* Last name Email address* Message* Submit Confused? We've compiled the questions we get asked the most, to help you out. Read our FAQs Haven't found what you're looking for yet? Use this handy search bar.

Our annual report for 2021 includes: Chairman's report Progress updates on all of our major projects Our finance report for the year Click below to download

A message from Chris and Sarah Ochaya on the path ahead in 2026. Restore. Rebuild. Resource.

Take a walk with us as we transition Tamarind. Together we are REBUILDING a community recovering from poverty. We are RESOURCING a community, empowering people to take a hand up not a hand out. Follow and join us on the journey of Tamarind as we work together to break the poverty cycle in northern Uganda.