Every garden, every harvest, every trained grower is a step toward climate-resilient food systems in Karamoja. Here is what we're building together.
Current numbers, updated monthly from our production and training records.
Three areas where Okralink creates measurable change.
We train farmers, youths, and women in mushroom production — giving them a practical skill they can use to earn income or feed their households.
We produce oyster mushrooms month after month, ensuring households, restaurants, and retailers in Moroto have access to fresh, locally-grown food.
We transform fresh mushrooms into dried products and powders — extending shelf life, reducing waste, and creating higher-value goods for the market.
Real voices from the growers, trainers, and communities we work with.
Before the training, I didn't know mushrooms could be grown at home. Now I have my own garden and my family eats mushrooms twice a week. I sell the extra to neighbours.
The training was practical. We learned by doing. When I got home, I started my own garden the next week. The WhatsApp support has been the most useful part — I can ask questions anytime.
I ordered fresh mushrooms from Okralink for my restaurant. The quality is consistent and the delivery is always on time. My customers love them.
Impact isn't just numbers — it's specific, verifiable change.
We log every garden, every inoculation, and every harvest. This gives us a real, week-by-week picture of what we're producing.
We track who attends training, when, and what they learn. Follow-up WhatsApp conversations tell us whether skills are being used.
Where growers sell their harvests, we track prices and volumes — helping us understand real economic impact at household level.
Every conversation with a grower, buyer, or partner informs our model. We adjust based on what we hear from the ground.
A glimpse into our day-to-day work in Karamoja.
Our goals for the next phase of growth.
Expand our training programs to reach more farmers, youths, and women across Karamoja.
Scale production to meet growing demand from households, restaurants, and retailers.
Launch mushroom powder, crispy snacks, and flour to diversify our product offering.
Establish satellite production and training hubs across the region.
Partners, supporters, and collaborators helping us grow.
Every contribution — funding, partnership, or buying a mushroom garden — helps us reach more communities and build lasting change in the drylands.