Welcoming our new Communications & Networking Coordinator, Ednah Kukundakwe!

We’re thrilled to welcome Ednah Kukundakwa to the Global Coordinating Unit (GCU), who joins us as the Communications and Networking Coordinator.

In this role, she will be spearheading communications for the BWYNAAO project, as well as supporting the planning and implementation of YPARD’s general communications strategies, liaising with national and regional teams, and promoting the stories of young people in the network through innovative campaigns. 

Before joining the GCU, Ednah has been involved with YPARD through its Uganda Chapter. She practices urban farming, specializing in the production of Matooke. She has played a pivotal role in empowering youth and women to participate in meaningful and profitable agricultural ventures. 

Based in Kampala, Uganda, Ednah holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management and is a Safe Sister Fellow, part of a distinguished initiative that equips media professionals with the skills to understand and respond to digital security challenges in their professional and personal lives. Her expertise in digital communication has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and strategic coordination during her tenure as Platforms Development Assistant at the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance. In this capacity, she leveraged digital tools to support team coordination, stakeholder engagement, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and robust reporting and accountability systems.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ednah made a notable contribution to public health communication by recording and sharing the real-life stories of frontline health workers. Through compelling and empathetic storytelling, she helped humanize the crisis, build public trust, and promote vaccine uptake across communities. Her narratives highlighted the resilience and sacrifice of health workers, positioning them as vital pillars in the national COVID-19 response.

Beyond communications, Ednah is deeply passionate about enhancing the capacity of individual farmers, exporters, and agribusinesses to meet both national and international standards and regulatory requirements. She actively advocates for compliance with frameworks such as GLOBAL G.A.P., the Codex Alimentarius (CODEX), and the Compliance, Social, and Sustainability Standards for Development (CSSSD), helping agribusiness stakeholders improve market access and ensure food safety.

Ednah remains a dynamic force for positive change, combining digital innovation, strategic planning, and a community-driven approach to foster sustainable and inclusive growth in Uganda’s agricultural sector.

We’re delighted to welcome her to the GCU, and look forward to promoting youth engagement on sustainable agrifood systems with her!