In September 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted a Workplace Improvement in Neighbourhood Development (WIND) training of trainers in Uganda under the CLEAR Supply Chains project, aimed at eliminating child labour in coffee supply chains. The training brought together 56 participants, including agronomists from leading coffee companies, local government officials from six districts, representatives from the Ministries of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Agriculture, and members of coffee cooperatives and partner organizations.
The WIND training, grounded in the ILO’s Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT) approach, equips agricultural workers and farmers with the skills and knowledge needed to create safer work environments. Participants learned to apply practical tools such as the WIND action checklist, local good practices, and visual aids to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards. The participatory approach emphasizes solutions that are culturally appropriate, locally relevant, and easy to implement.
During the training, participants gained hands-on experience in identifying OSH risks and developing low-cost, practical solutions for coffee farms and processing facilities. Training focused on areas such as material handling and storage, workstations and tools, safe use of agricultural and electrical equipment, hazardous agent management, and welfare facilities, including attention to gender-based violence and community cooperation. Field visits, group exercises, and interactive discussions illustrated how the WIND methodology can improve productivity while reducing workplace hazards.
By the end of the training, participants created action plans at both individual and institutional levels, committing to implement workplace improvements across households, coffee farms, and processing facilities in their communities. The ILO will support follow-up by providing refined training materials and the action checklist, while participants report on progress and improvements achieved during the rollout phase.
