ACIK means “fisherman” in our local language - and that’s who we are. We live on the shores of Lake Kyoga in Eastern Uganda but we can no longer fish because the fish population has been depleted.
We are creating a fish farm to train fisherfolk in aquaculture and help them start their own farms, Our enterprise is totally local and bottom-up https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazine
The Aquaculture Community Initiative Kyoga (ACIK) is a legally registered, not-for-profit Ugandan CBO initiated by fisherfolk to ensure a livelihood and food security for their community and other communities in Uganda and East Africa.
We collaborate with community development foundations, public universities, technical advisors, and vocational institutes to restore Lake Kyoga, empower smallholder fishing families, and ensure lasting food security.
Institutional Allies
A Ugandan non profit organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through community initiatives in Northern and Eastern Uganda. Capable partners with ACIK to provide financial literacy, family coaching, cooperative farmer organization, and household poverty reduction metrics.
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A public university situated in Fort Portal, Uganda. In October 2026, ACIK and MMU established a five year partnership to conduct joint research on fish health, water quality monitoring, baseline ecological studies, and applied aquaculture innovation.
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Led by professional aquaculture specialists, AAFAC guides the ACIK team during our operational expansion. AAFAC delivers training on pond ecology, fingerling health, water chemistry, and feed efficiency for resilient production.
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Operating under the Ministry of Education and Sports near Okile Landing, KTI provides classroom infrastructure, faculty collaboration, and official vocational credentials for our community aquaculture graduates.
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Signed on 30 October 2026, this memorandum of understanding provides a framework for scientific baseline surveys, disease monitoring, training, and applied aquaculture innovation around Lake Kyoga.
“Through this partnership, we work closely with researchers to generate practical knowledge and validate solutions that protect Lake Kyoga and uplift our community.”
Field Research
Our baseline investigation examines the economic, nutritional, and environmental realities of Lake Kyoga fishing families. The report provides a clear evidence base for researchers, conservationists, and institutional donors.
Institutional Support
Direct institutional contributions support fingerling cultivation, cage net construction, and farmer training. Verified bank account information is available for direct partner contributions.
Community Initiative in Kaberamaido District, Uganda
In the local language, Acik signifies a fisherman. We equip smallholder families along Lake Kyoga with practical training, pond and cage infrastructure, and cooperative financing so they can cultivate healthy tilapia, protect natural fish stocks, and build reliable family incomes.
The lake has sustained our ancestors for generations. Today we learn to farm its waters responsibly so our children may thrive.
