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Farmers Overseas Action Group

The Farmers Overseas Action Group, FOAG, is an independent charity whose mission is to aid social and economic development in Uganda’s rural communities.  FOAG provides support to 12 projects in four key sectors; health, education, economic empowerment and the environment, with the overall goal of alleviating poverty.  FOAG concentrates on small scale constructive action for community development through the funding of innovative projects that are often too small for the objectives of larger international charities. 

FOAG was founded in 1981 by a nucleus of Worcestershire farming families to practically address the needs of Uganda’s agricultural development.   The core group has expanded over the years and is now supported by an ever increasing number of Associate Members and organisations.  FOAG works in a direct and personal way and ensures that all projects are monitored on a regular basis.

The FOAG management team is predominantly made up of experienced and committed volunteers and consequently has very low administration costs with only 8% of our funding going towards administrative functions compared with a sector average of around 30%.  This puts us in the unique position of being able to offer our donors the opportunity for their contributions to go directly to the people they are trying to help.  

FOAG is a registered charity number 802676.

LATEST NEWS

THE HAYATHLON

"The Ultimate Race in the Ultimate Place"

On the 13th September, in Hay-on-Wye, FOAG ran one of its most ambitious events to date bringing together sporting enthusiasts from around the country to help raise funds for its projects in Uganda: a 12 mile run over the spectacular Black Mountains followed by a five mile canoe down the scenic Wye River...'The Hayathlon'

The day saw over 80 contestants in teams of two people take on the two courses on what was a fantastic day for all who took part.

The 'Elite' race was won by Giles Gordon-Smith and Andy Green.

The 'Intermediate' race was won by Charlie Heyland and Joe Paxton.

There will be a 2009 Hayathlon so please get in touch if you want to get involved. hayathlon@foag.org