Youth Empowerment
Internships & Youth Programs
Awoja Riverside Farm is committed to empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders. Through our internship programmes, young people gain hands-on experience in modern farming techniques, agribusiness management, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Why Awoja
Why Intern at Awoja Riverside Farm
where careers in agriculture begin
Hands-on Learning
Learn by doing in our greenhouses, open fields, and livestock areas
Expert Mentorship
Work alongside experienced farmers and agronomists
Real Farm Experience
Experience the full spectrum of commercial farming operations
Career Pathways
Build skills that translate directly into agricultural careers
Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Horticulture (greenhouse and open field)
Crop husbandry and water/soil management
Poultry, goat, and sheep rearing
Agribusiness planning and management
Value addition and market access
Environmental sustainability in agriculture
Business planning (ILO SYB curriculum)
Academic Partners
Partner Institutions
We work with leading Ugandan educational institutions to provide structured internship placements for students.
Busitema University
Eastern Uganda
Arapai Agricultural College
Soroti District
Wera Technical College
Amuria District
Kasodo Technical College
Pallisa District
National Agriculture Instructors College – Abilonino
National (one of 32 selected farms)
Our Reach
Youth Impact in Numbers
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Youth Trained (AVSI SKY)
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Youth Completed (AVSI SAY)
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Trained via IDRC
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Partner Institutions
From Our Interns
What They Say
“
I love this farm. This is where I did my internship in Agricultural Studies way back in 2019. The hands-on experience I gained here shaped the farmer I am today. It's the kind of place that sticks with you.
JP
John Paul Odida
Farmer & Former Intern
Ready to Start Your Agricultural Journey?
your future in farming starts hereGet in touch to learn about our internship programmes, placement opportunities, and how to apply.