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The Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods has released the 2024 annual donor report "Innovation and Sustainability." Read about the growth of the Iowa State University-Uganda Program over the past 20 years and be inspired by the stories of grow

Building hope to ensure children’s future success – using the power of education, this is what Iowa State University’s Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) and its Uganda Program (ISU-UP) facilitate in the Kamuli District.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration as CSRL marks two decades of impactful work in Kamuli, Uganda. 

2024 marks our 20^th Anniversary, and because of you, we have much to celebrate! 

As part of our year-long celebration, we invite you to view and share our feature film, 

The Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods has released the 2023 annual donor impact report "Sustainability and self-sufficiency." Read about the visit by His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, King of Busoga, Uganda, to Io

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is honored to host His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, King of Busoga, Uganda.

We’d like you to meet ISU students in this short video who also believe in the cause and volunteer their time and effort here in Ames to increase economic opportunities for our partners in Uganda!

Iowa State University’s Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) and its Uganda Program (ISU-UP) use the power of education to develop responsible global citizens and thriving local communities that benefit from food and financial security,

The Community Income Generation Innovations (CIGI) program through the Iowa State University- Uganda Program has allowed Betty to learn a new skill of soap making.

The Community Income Generation Innovations (CIGI) program through the Iowa State University- Uganda Program has allowed Marion to learn a new skill of weaving baskets which has immensely impacted her life.

Two ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences program areas were highlighted at the 2022 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. Recordings of these events are available thanks to our friends at the World Food Prize Foundation.

David Acker, associate dean for global engagement and director of the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been selected to receive a Fulbright Specialist

The Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods has released the 2021 annual donor impact report "Spirit of Innovation." In the opening message Director, Dr. David Acker reflects on the tremendous spirit of innovation.

We did it! Thank you very much for helping us exceed our goal!