GULU, NORTHERN UGANDA – A wave of excitement swept through the community this week as the Gulu Academy for Social Transformation (AST) pilot venture reached a pivotal milestone. With the mill house structure substantially completed through the group’s dedicated co-investment and hard work, the next critical step – acquiring the maize milling machine itself – has now been successfully accomplished.
Leveraging the savings discipline fostered through the AST program and facilitated by RFW’s supportive partnership, the vital equipment was procured and has now arrived on site. The delivery of the sealed machine was met with jubilation from the participant group and community members who had eagerly followed the project’s progress.
Its physical presence is a powerful, tangible symbol of months of planning, learning, adaptation, and sheer effort. While the official launch is still ahead, the arrival of the mill represents the near-culmination of their journey from identifying a need to building a solution. You could feel the anticipation in the air – everyone is eager for the moment the machine is unboxed, installed, and produces its first batch of locally milled flour, saving families precious time and money. This achievement stands as a testament to the group’s resilience and the strength of collaborative, community-driven development.
