Supporting Ugandans in choosing plant-based through every facet of their lives
Who we are
Vegan Harmony is a Ugandan nonprofit organization that works to advance plant-based food systems through education, nutritional guidance, and practical support, so that Ugandans can understand the "why" behind going plant-based, get the support they need for making the switch, and be equipped with everything they need to start a plant-based life.
We work with schools, families, farmers, and local communities to educate them on plant-based diets and veganism, and we offer practical skills and tools so they feel supported every step of the way.
Founded in 2022 and officially registered in 2023, we operate in two locations: Uganda's capital, Kampala, and in Zigoti village, Mityana district.
What we do
EDUCATION
Combating water scarcity
We also teach Ugandans how their diets contribute to water scarcity, an issue that's already a serious concern in Ugandan communities. Through this project, we raise awareness of water scarcity as a food-systems issue – not only an industrial or climate one – and we turn water-footprint data into everyday comparisons people recognize.
Raising awareness through media
We create documentaries that inspire people to go plant-based. They feature Ugandans who have moved away from animal products, along with nutritionists and other experts, and they cover what factory farming does to the environment and what can be done about it.
We also run plant-powered podcasts on local radio stations. Each episode is a conversation with a chef, a doctor, or a nutritionist, and the aim is to answer the myths about veganism for Ugandans who can't get to our community events. We’re also planning to move into television talk shows in the near future.
Teaching the “why” behind going plant-based
We don't want fellow Ugandans to go plant-based just because we told them to. We want them to understand the foundational premise, the "why" behind it. Otherwise we'll create change that simply doesn't last.
We run workshops, cooking demos, and school talks, and we share digital resources to strengthen Ugandan knowledge on plant-based diets and support them in making the change.
GUIDANCE
Plant-Based Nutrition Challenge
Our Plant-Based Nutrition Challenge is a structured, time-bound program, typically 7, 14, or 30 days, and it focuses on making sure participants get adequate protein, iron, B12, omega-3s, and calcium from whole plant sources.
We offer daily guidance, nutrition education, community support alongside tracking and motivation, and access to experts in nutrition.
The program addresses the goals people usually arrive with, like improved energy, weight management, better digestion, and lower cholesterol, while also reducing their environmental footprint and sparing animal lives.
Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week
We also participate in the Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week – an Africa-wide campaign that increases the accessibility of plant-based options and raises public awareness of factory farming.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Empowering women to run plant-based businesses
We work with women across Uganda because it means creating change that reaches the food they grow, cook, sell, and eat in their own families, along with the knowledge they pass down to family members.
We teach women skills in plant-based cooking and preservation, and support them in launching micro-enterprises.
We also help women develop and lead community gardens, and educate them on health and nutrition.
Providing seedlings
We provide seeds to Ugandan farmers and communities to boost food production, and plant local tree seedlings, such as mangoes or oranges, as well as other edible plants.
Setting up community gardens
We establish gardens where people come and learn about planting food without the use of chemicals. We also organize events and campaigns that educate the public and schools about organic farming practices that don't harm animals.
Our Founder’s story:
"I decided to go vegan in January 2020, after learning about the impact of animal agriculture. It made me look at my own health differently, and I wanted to understand it properly, so I read everything I could find.
By March I was cooking. I had no idea what to do with half the ingredients at first, but working out how to make plant-based food taste good turned into the part I enjoyed most.
A few months later I found local vegan groups and started swapping recipes and experiences with them. Having people to ask made a real difference, and I made some good friends along the way.
By December I was volunteering at shelters and taking part in events, and advocacy had become the work rather than something I did on the side.
I started with a change to my diet and ended up with a different way of living. I learned to cook, I found out what my food costs the animals and the land around me, and eventually I built an organization around it."
– Ssekulima Moses, Founder and Executive Director, Vegan Harmony
Our Impact
Since 2022:
schools visited
vegan chefs trained
vegan meals served
restaurants engaged to adopt vegan menus
people reached through talks on 5 radio stations
Our News
A look at where we've been, who we've worked with, and where our work has been covered.
Get Involved
Save animal lives and create a lasting impact in your community by helping more Ugandans transition to a plant-based lifestyle.
Volunteer with Vegan Harmony
Strengthen our programs in education, nutritional guidance, and practical support offered to Ugandan communities across Kampala and Zigoti.
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Support plant-based change across Ugandan communities
Plant-based living in Uganda is often hindered by missing information and households lacking the knowledge or the skills to sustain the change. Your donation removes those barriers across Kampala and Zigoti.
You ensure Ugandans learn the reasons behind the change to plant-based living, gain the knowledge to make their diet nutritious and healthy, and have the seeds, gardens, and training to sustain their lives from it.