Education is a stepping stone to a secured future.

About us

History

Established in 2008 by David D’La Marck Oola, AIVI was founded with support from the British Consultancy Charitable Trust (BCCT) and land donations from Agoro clan leaders. Responding to post-conflict needs, AIVI provides vocational training for youths, child mothers, and ex-combatants in Northern Uganda. The institute operates on 56 acres in Loromibenge village, offering various training programs and community development projects.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop the local economy, improve livelihoods, and address the long-term needs of the post-conflict context in Northern Uganda through comprehensive vocational training and community development.

By providing vocational training to youth, we’re creating the opportunity for young individuals to empower themselves to build a brighter future, simultaneously impacting their communities.

Vision

To be a leading vocational institute fostering economic independence and sustainable community development in Northern Uganda.

Our Campus

Facilities

  • 56 acres of clan-donated land

  • Three classrooms, including an agricultural lab

  • Demonstration plot

  • Three storage rooms

  • Administration block with offices, visitor accommodation, and a boardroom

  • Dormitories for male and female learners

Location


Located in Agoro, Lamwo District, Northern Uganda.

Situated in Loromibenge village, 4 km from Agoro Trading Centre along the Kitgum Road, and 11km from the South Sudan border.

Vocational Skills Training

AIVI offers campus-based and outreach programs in various fields:

  • Agriculture as a Business

  • Hairdressing

  • Carpentry & Joinery

  • Brickwork & Concrete Practice

  • Hospitality and Catering

  • Tailoring and Garment Cutting

  • Horticulture

  • Piggery

  • Goat and Sheep Rearing

  • Environmental and Biodiversity Conservation

  • Psychosocial Support

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Life Skills Training

  • Numeracy & Literacy

  • Enterprise Training

Special Initiatives

  • Enterprise Training: Dedicated courses addressing psychosocial needs, business-related literacy, and entrepreneurial skills.

  • Tenant Farmer-led Training: Local tenant farmers engage youth in practical agriculture.

  • Production Unit Training: Value-chain approach in rice, sunflower, yellow sweet potatoes, horticulture, cassava, wheat, and waste plastic recycling.

Community and Environment

Community Development


AIVI actively engages in climate-smart agriculture, environmental conservation, and apiary projects in Lamwo and Kitgum Districts. The institute also addresses local environmental challenges such as deforestation and climate change by partnering with Environmental Alert and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Environmental Initiatives

  • Protecting the Agoro Agu Forest Reserve

  • Sensitising communities about sustainable farming

  • Collaborating with the National Forest Authority to plant indigenous trees

Collaborations


AIVI has worked with major international organisations like UKAid, the European Union, and the MasterCard Foundation, among others, to deliver targeted programs benefiting vulnerable youth.

Management Team


AIVI is supported by a Management Board consisting of local stakeholders and professionals. The core staff includes a CEO, Deputy CEO, Deputy Director, Training Manager, and Finance Officer, supported by trainers and support staff.

Registration and Accreditation


AIVI is registered with the Lamwo District local government as a community-based organisation and with the Ministry of Education and Sports (Reg. No: ME/VOC/357) to deliver formal certificate training.