Rooted in indigenous practices of mutual support and asset sharing in Amuria, Uganda.
Ajokon Community Empowerment Organization (ACEO) is a community-based organization rooted in indigenous practices of mutual support and asset sharing in Amuria, Uganda. We work to strengthen household financial security and community resilience through culturally grounded, asset-based, and community-led empowerment initiatives.
ACEO believes that lasting change begins with security, dignity, and collective responsibility — not short-term handouts.
Ajokon is an Ateso (Iteso) cultural practice that refers to sharing or entrusting livestock to another household so that both families benefit over time.
A resilient and self-reliant community where households are financially secure, supported by strong social networks and sustainable livelihoods.
To strengthen household financial security and community resilience through asset-based empowerment, community savings mechanisms, and culturally grounded livelihood initiatives.
ACEO does not rely on single interventions. Instead, we focus on reducing household economic vulnerability and building resilience by enabling families to own productive assets, access community safety nets, and participate in collective growth.
Ajokon Goat Empowerment Project (AGEP)
AGEP is ACEO's flagship livelihood initiative implemented under the Ajokon Plus Model. The project uses rotational livestock sharing, community savings, and local monitoring to help households build financial security over time.
A goat is treated not as instant income but as:
Ajokon was inspired by a long-standing community tradition in Amuria where families share livestock so that every household can one day own productive assets. ACEO was formed to strengthen this practice with structure, accountability, and community savings. Through initiatives like AGEP, we help households build financial security, not quick fixes — ensuring progress is shared, sustainable, and rooted in dignity.
Strengthening household financial security through asset ownership, livestock-based savings, and gradual income generation.
Reinforcing community safety nets, mutual accountability, and collective support systems that reduce vulnerability during household shocks.
Promoting responsible and sustainable livestock management practices that protect natural resources and ensure long-term productivity.
SDG 1 No Poverty 
SDG 2 Zero Hunger 
SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth 
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production