Some of Our Work
Production of Knowledge Products for the AIRTEA Project
Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Uganda
The Opportunity
In rural Uganda, smallholder farmers often face challenges such as unpredictable weather, limited access to markets, and insufficient capital to expand their operations. The UCU-AIRTEA project, which is titled “Enhancing inclusive market access for African Indigenous Vegetables (AIV), seed and value-added products by Smallholder farmers in Uganda has been a game-changer for these farmers, particularly the youth, by introducing them to contract farming. This model has provided farmers with stable markets, financial security, and improved livelihoods, especially in the cultivation of pumpkins, tomatoes, and other indigenous African vegetables. Our role was to document key successes and best practices, producing strategic communications and knowledge products.
Our Solution
We produced project knowledge products that serve as a powerful tool for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy.
🌱📸 Field Photography of Smallholder Farmers: Capturing the Heart of Sustainable Agriculture in African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs), telling stories of innovation, overcoming challenges, and creating a lasting impact on local communities.
🌱🎥 A Video Documentary: Showcasing firsthand stories from the farmers who have directly benefited from the project.
🌱📚 Manuals & Briefs: Practical guides and key lessons for future development efforts, outlining the steps for replicating this success in other communities.
🌱📰 Media Articles: Broadening the reach of the project’s impact and spreading awareness of the positive changes taking place.
Their Reaction
This is an excellent job.
Production of Knowledge Products from the CRAFT Project
SNV Uganda
Uganda
The Opportunity
In Uganda, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy, smallholder farmers face numerous challenges—from erratic weather patterns and soil degradation to limited access to markets and resources. The Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) project emerged as a beacon of hope for many of these farmers, particularly the youth. By focusing on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies, CRAFT has not only bolstered food security but also enhanced household incomes and strengthened the resilience of farmers. Our role was to document key successes and produce farmer-focused stories and best practices through 20 thematic knowledge products.
Our Solution
We produced project knowledge products that serve as a powerful tool for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy.
🌱📸 Field Photography of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA): Capturing the Heart of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices among farming communities, telling stories of innovation, overcoming challenges, and creating a lasting impact on local communities.
🌱📚A Policy Brief: A policy brief on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) offering actionable recommendations to enhance agricultural resilience, sustainability, and food security in the face of climate change.
🌱📚A Case Study: A case study on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) showcasing real examples of innovative practices that improve farm productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience
🌱📚 Best Proven Practices: Practical guides and key lessons for future development efforts, outlining the steps for replicating this success in other communities.
🌱📰 Success Stories: Broadening the reach of the project’s impact and spreading awareness of the positive changes taking place.
Conduct 3-day Communications training for Hunger Relief Africa Staff
Hunger Relief Africa (HRA)
Uganda
The Opportunity
To conduct a 3-day training on Effective Communication, Advocacy, and Partnerships for the Hunger Relief Africa (HRA) Staff. The training aimed to skill staff on creating meaningful content, engaging audiences, and building meaningful relations for partnership and advocacy of HRA work.
Our Solution
The 3-day training on Effective Communication, Advocacy, and Partnerships for Hunger Relief Africa staff focused on empowering participants with the skills to amplify their messaging, advocate for change, and build strategic partnerships. Through interactive sessions, participants learned how to craft impactful stories, engage stakeholders effectively, and leverage partnerships to drive sustainable solutions for hunger relief. The training included case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises, equipping the team with actionable strategies to enhance their advocacy efforts and expand their reach.
Participants learned how to craft compelling narratives that go beyond statistics and data, bringing to life the stories of those affected by hunger and the positive change being made. These stories are essential not just for donor reports but for creating emotional connections with audiences, helping to move people from passive awareness to active involvement. Presentation and insights were shared to build a holistic learning experience.
Conduct one-day Communications training for MUST Staff
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Uganda
The Opportunity
To conduct a one-day training on Effective Communication, Branding, and Visibility for the MUST Communication Staff. The training aimed to skill staff on how to create meaningful content, creating meaningful, engage audiences, and effectively position MUST’s identity within the public sphere, ensuring consistency across all platforms while highlighting its strengths in science and technology, community engagement, and innovation.
Our Solution
A one-day training on Effective Communication, Branding, and Visibility for MUST Communication Staff focused on enhancing internal and external messaging strategies, strengthening brand identity, and improving outreach through targeted communication tools. Participants gained practical skills in crafting clear, compelling content, building a cohesive brand narrative, and utilizing digital platforms to boost visibility and engagement. The session was interactive, offering hands-on activities and real-life examples to ensure immediate application.
Participants were equipped with practical tools and techniques to enhance their storytelling capabilities, learning to convey complex academic and research-oriented content in engaging, relatable ways. This was not just about writing press releases or posting updates on social media, but about creating a story-driven narrative that reflects the university’s mission, vision, and values. Through storytelling, the goal was to humanize the university, showcasing its academic prowess and the vibrant culture, innovations, and successes that make it unique.
Conduct a five-day workshop with University Communication Officers
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Uganda
The Opportunity
In a rapidly evolving world, the role of communication in development cannot be overstated. Recently, a training session was held in Namibia, where communications officers from 12 African countries gathered to enhance their skills in shaping sharp narratives that drive change. Supported by the TAGDev2.0 initiative—funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by RUFORUM—this training focused on empowering higher education institutions to play a pivotal role in Africa’s development through effective communication.
The overarching objective of this training was to strengthen the capacity of universities' communication officers in development communication to enhance the effectiveness of communications for catalyzing social change in development interventions led by universities. Specifically, the training objectives are:
1. Strengthen the Communication Officer's understanding of phases and steps for development communication and development communication planning.
2. Enhance the Communication Officer's capacity for development communication across stakeholder groups, including donor reporting.
3. Position Communication Officers as stakeholder facilitators for advancing university missions.
Our Solution
Ultimately, the training in Namibia highlighted the critical role that universities, through their communications officers, can play in shaping Africa’s development trajectory. By embracing the power of sharp, well-crafted narratives, they have the potential to transform challenges into opportunities and inspire a generation to lead Africa toward sustainable growth.
In this workshop, Communication Officers were expected to develop enhanced capacities in articulating development contexts, segmenting results impact reporting for development influencing, and advancing university missions. This workshop adopted a collaborative and co-creative learning approach that incorporated brainstorming, consultative sessions, and reflective engagement for the 10th and 11th of August, 2024. A practicum of the Community of Practice (CoP) served to allow participants hands-on experience during the conference.
Communication representatives from African universities met during the #RUFTriennial24 Conference to strategize, learn, and appreciate their Institutional roles ahead of the TAGDev 2.0 Launch by RUFORUM Network and the Mastercard Foundation. Facilitation was done by Joan Apio from KAVIBE®, Lecea Loader, and Elmada Kemp from the University of the Free State, South Africa.
Editing and Designing Policy Briefs, 2022
Gulu University
Gulu, Uganda
The Opportunity
Policy briefs are a key tool to present research and recommendations to a non-specialized audience. They serve as a vehicle for providing evidence-based policy advice to help readers make informed decisions. A strong policy brief distills research findings in plain language and draws clear links to policy initiatives.
Our Solution
Editing, proofediting, formating and designing of Policy briefs as well processing ISSN.
Their Reaction
This is an excellent job.
Impact Stories from TAGDev Scholar Beneficiaries, 2022
RUFORUM-Mastercard
Kampala, Uganda
The Opportunity
In 2016, the Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with RUFORUM, launched a program to provide placement to rural students to increase equal access to quality education and encourage agribusiness entrepreneurship to reduce youth unemployment.
Our Solution
The stories in this publication are a demonstration of this formidable partnership. We interviewed and wrote individual stories that collectively made this booklet. Strategy, Design and Content Writing. Here is a link to the final product: https://lnkd.in/dbShn8hb
Their Reaction
Very good.
Website Design, Photography and Copy Writing, 2022
SENA Advocate and Consult
Kampala, Uganda
The Opportunity
Living in the digital world, having a website is very crucial for any business. If a business does not have a website, it is missing several business opportunities and potential customers. Today many people are spending most of their time over the internet. This is the kind opportunity SENA took by creating an online presence.
Our Solution
We designed the website, had a professional onsite photography done to profile SENA in action. We also did copy writing and to ensure clear concise marketing content for the website.
Their Reaction
KAVIBE were a pleasant surprise. Professional and exceedingly helpful, they were willing to bend over backwards to get the job done. For a very busy client, that dedication was just what the doctor ordered.
Digital Skilling for Development Practitioners in the use of Social Media, 2022
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Kampala, Uganda
The Opportunity
As part of RUFORUM’s role in developing the dissemination strategy for the AgriEngage project, this training supported the project communication strategy by strengthening social media skills for the project team. Training Professionals and Development Practitioners in the effective use of social media for engagement will enhance their use of new media platforms for effective communication, promote better use of digital platforms and increase online engagement for the AgriEngage Project.
Our Solution
To increase visibility and engagement of the project, a two-day training was held to skill professionals in the use of digital spaces and equip them with the relevant skills and knowledge on content creation, dissemination and engagment.
Their Reaction
Very good Company.
Website Revamp, Content Creation and Copy Writing, 2022
Jars of Clay Uganda
Tororo, Uganda
The Opportunity
The Previous Website was static and Less engaging. The messaging needed to be addressed to ensure the core goals and values of the organization are clear and visible. The Branding and style issue needed to be addressed to ensure consistence online.
Our Solution
Redesigning a more dynamic, Mobile responsive and engaging website that allows visitors to connect and engage with the organizations mission and activities.
Their Reaction
KAVIBE will meet you where you are. They will go the extra mile to research and build on the material shared with them. Am particularly happy with the way KAVIBE presents the content in a way that makes our work visible and relevant to the ongoing global conversations.
