Soroti Catholic Diocese Integrated Development Organization – SOCADIDO (Caritas Soroti) has today joined farmers, civil society organizations, development partners and other stakeholders at the 16th Annual Indigenous and Traditional Seed and Food Festival at Hotel Africana organized by Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda.
Held under the theme “Our Seeds, Our Food, Our Heritage: Cultivating Climate Resilience through Culture and Tradition,” this year’s festival highlights the importance of preserving indigenous seeds, promoting traditional food systems and strengthening farmers’ resilience to climate change.
SOCADIDO is delighted to participate in this important event, recognizing that the future of Uganda lies in the hands of its farmers.
The organization believes that promoting indigenous seeds and traditional farming practices can contribute to sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental conservation and improved household incomes.
The festival also provides an important platform for farmers to exchange knowledge, showcase indigenous seed varieties and strengthen their contribution to Uganda’s agricultural and economic development.
SOCADIDO calls upon the Government to formulate and implement policies that support the protection, preservation and sustainable use of indigenous seeds.
Policymakers, civil society organizations and development partners are also urged to strengthen collaboration with farmers to promote locally appropriate agricultural practices and safeguard traditional knowledge.
As the festival theme emphasizes, SOCADIDO further appeals to farmers and communities to protect Uganda’s rich agricultural heritage by preserving indigenous seeds, sharing traditional knowledge with younger generations and promoting diverse, climate-resilient food systems.
SOCADIDO remains committed to supporting sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience and community development across the Teso sub-region.
SOCADIDO – Communications and Visibility Department
