DIG’s Commitment

In 2016, a generous grant from Dining For Women enabled DIG to expand our work to include the mountains of Southwest Uganda. What started as a pilot project has grown to have regional of impact.

Here, along the edges of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, DIG has adapted our approach to serve two distinctly marginalized groups:

The Batwa, a tribe of conservation refugees –  Exiled from their indigenous home in the early 1990s, with no tradition of agriculture, the Batwa had struggled to secure livelihoods and food security outside the forest. They have a life expectancy reported as low as 28 years old and are often the victims of physical and sexual violence.

People Living with Physical Disabilities – Due to the rugged terrain, poor transportation, community neglect and stigma, the barriers for people living with physical disabilities to have healthy, productive lives are exponentially increased.

DIG has been working diligently to build trusting relationships with these unique communities, and we’ve adapted our programs to best meet their specific needs.

We are committed to growing our impact in this region for years to come and invite potential partners to contact us with interest.