Artemisia afra Project
Harnessing the healing power of nature to combat fever-related illnesses in Ugandan communities through sustainable cultivation and education.
What Is Artemisia afra?
Artemisia afra is a medicinal plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine. It is known for its effectiveness in managing fever, respiratory conditions, and related illnesses.
Fight Fever Mende works to make this plant accessible to local communities through seed distribution, land acquisition, and comprehensive training — enabling households to grow and use it sustainably.
A Natural, Accessible Solution
Artemisia afra can be grown in household gardens, making it an affordable and accessible healthcare resource for families who lack access to conventional medicine.
What We Do Under This Program
Seed Procurement & Distribution
We procure high-quality Artemisia afra seeds and distribute them to community households and demonstration gardens across Mende and Wakiso District.
Demonstration Gardens
We establish community demonstration gardens that serve as training grounds and model sites where farmers can learn best practices for cultivation and care.
Household Training
We train households on planting, harvesting, preparation, and the safe, responsible use of Artemisia afra as a complementary approach to fever management.
What We Need to Grow
To expand this program and reach more communities, we need support in the following areas:
- Purchase of land for large-scale cultivation
- Seeds and farming tools and equipment
- Training materials and qualified facilitators
- Transport and community outreach costs
The Impact of This Work
Fever-related illnesses are among the leading causes of illness and death in Uganda, particularly for children and the elderly. Access to affordable treatment is a major barrier for many families.
By empowering communities to grow and use Artemisia afra, we are building household-level health resilience — reducing dependence on costly medication and building long-term agricultural livelihoods.
The Artemisia afra Project in Action
Photographs from our cultivation sites, community nurseries, and training sessions in Mende and Wakiso District.
Help Us Expand This Program
Your support directly enables us to procure seeds, acquire land, and train more communities across Wakiso District.