About RICE West Nile

Our Story
RICE West Nile was founded in 2004 with a bold mission to empower rural communities to become self-reliant and break free from cycles of dependency. It all began with a simple yet powerful question that founder members often heard when they returned home from school: “What have you brought for us?” This question sparked deep reflection. It wasn’t just about gifts, it was a call for lasting change. The founders realized that true impact would come not from giving, but from enabling people to stand on their own. Since then, RICE West Nile has supported communities to create sustainable solutions driven by the people, for the people.
Our Story
Areas of Operation
Head Office
Arua City, West Nile Region
+256 393 238 163
info@ricewestnile.org
Moyo Program Area
Moyo, Moyo District
+256 787 244206
v.opiyo@ricewestnile.org
Imvepi Field Office
Imvepi, Terego District
+256 775 990264
m.ocokoru@ricewestnile.org
Bidi Bidi Field Office
Bidi Bidi, Yumbe District
+256 775 889340
l.bako@ricewestnile.org
Areas of Operation Map
Awards
  1. NGO Quality Assurance Certificate 2019–2024 – NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism.
  2. Certificate of Recognition – Distinguished Service in Environment and Natural Resource Utilization, UN Systems Uganda, 2018.
  3. NGO Quality Assurance Certificate 2014–2019 – NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism.
  4. Prestigious SEAL of Quality Excellence Award (Gold) – Best Local NGO, West Nile Quality Brands Awards 2022/2023.
  5. Certificate of Recognition – Best Partner FY 2020/2021, Itula Sub County, Obongi District.
Our Networks
  1. Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DANIVA)
  2. National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders (NCHRD)
  3. Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (UCCA)
  4. FMNR Network Uganda
  5. Latek Stay Alliance Uganda
  6. West Nile Region Civic Society Network (WECISNET)
  7. Uganda Water Sanitation and NGO Network (UWASNET)
  8. Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) CSO Network
  9. Northern Albertine Sustainable Energy Network (NASEN)
  10. Northern Albertine Network on Petroleum (NANEP)
  11. Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas (CSCO)
Vision
A self-reliant, sustainable and holistically transformed society.
Mission
To Kindle and facilitate a people led and sustained protection of nature and well-being of humanity.
Core Values
Simplicity
Team Spirit
Equity
Novelty
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency
Safeguarding