Our Projects
Retired professionals putting decades of expertise to work — building livelihoods, strengthening communities, and creating lasting change across Uganda.
12+
Active Projects
500+
Beneficiaries
8
Districts Reached
30+
Elder Professionals
Featured Project
Community Bee Keeping & Honey Production
Retired agriculturists lead the establishment and management of community beehive clusters across Wakiso and Kampala districts. The project produces premium local honey, generates supplementary income for participating families, and supports critical pollination of neighbouring food gardens — directly improving food security for over 80 households.
Josephine Muwonge
Project Lead · Retired Agriculturist
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Literacy & Digital Skills for Rural Youth
Retired teachers and ICT professionals run weekend literacy camps and basic computer training sessions in rural trading centres, equipping youth with foundational skills for employment.
Edward Balinda
Retired Head Teacher
Elder Wellness & Mental Health Outreach
Retired medical doctors and counsellors conduct free monthly health screenings, counselling, and wellness talks specifically targeting senior citizens in peri-urban communities.
Dr. Prince Juuko
Retired Physician
Free Legal Aid Clinic for Vulnerable Elders
Retired lawyers and magistrates offer free legal advice on land disputes, inheritance, pension rights, and domestic issues to elderly citizens who cannot afford legal counsel.
Stephen Ddungu
Retired Magistrate
Community Kitchen Gardens Initiative
Retired agronomists help urban and peri-urban families establish productive kitchen gardens using affordable raised-bed techniques, improving household nutrition and cutting food costs.
Josephine Muwonge
Retired Agronomist
Senior Citizens Tech Literacy Programme
Retired engineers and IT managers teach fellow elders how to use smartphones, mobile banking, and the internet safely — reducing isolation and enabling financial independence.
Kiwumulo Charles
Retired IT Manager
Green Schools Tree Planting Drive
Retired foresters and environmental officers partner with schools to plant indigenous trees on school grounds, teaching children about conservation while restoring green cover.
Ndawula Robert
Retired Forestry Officer
Women's Savings & Credit Cooperative
Retired bankers and economists mentor women's groups in forming savings cooperatives (SACCOs), managing group funds, and accessing microfinance for small business start-ups.
Josephine Muwonge
Retired Economist
Mentorship for School Drop-Outs
Retired educators identify and mentor school drop-outs by providing catch-up lessons, psychosocial support, and linking them to vocational training opportunities.
Edward Balinda
Retired Educator
Village Eye Care & Cataract Outreach
Retired ophthalmologists and nurses conduct free eye camps in remote villages, diagnosing cataracts and other vision impairments and facilitating referrals for surgery.
Dr. Prince Juuko
Retired Ophthalmologist
Have a Project Idea?
If you're a retired professional with a community project idea, PECTU can help you bring it to life — connecting you with funding, partners, and fellow elders who share your passion.