- Uganda
- Kampala
About Program
Uganda depends heavily on the environment and natural resources, therefore future sustainability in agriculture, food security and general livelihoods rely significantly on environmental conservation and sustainability. However, the country is subjected to environmental problems which put economic, environmental, and social development at risk. These include; soil degradation, deforestation, drainage of wetlands, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and non-sanitary conditions.
Volunteers in this field do hands-on work and they have a direct impact on the preservation of the environment in the host communities. Participate may help to integrate environmental curriculum in schools; promote sustainable utilization of natural resources and proper sanitation practices and alternative energy practices; promote environmental awareness activities- water management, recycling, environmental youth labs, and park management; as well as promote environment approaches- sustainable agriculture.
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Program Impact
The project assist communities throughout Uganda with the design, establishement and management of tree nurseries, tree planting programs and reforestation activities. This which will reduce pressure and the natural forest and thus contribute to forest and wildlife conservation in the region, while creating sustainable livelihoods for community members. Education contributes to increasing environmental awareness in the project areas and Uganda at large.
Contributing to reforestation, rehabilitation of degraded forest land forest conservation; working with local communities; training and assisting local people with tree nursery establishment and management, tree planting activities; local cerebrations; visiting primary and secondary schools; assisting with conservation education activities; and of course experiencing life. In one of the most special biodiversity hotspot (plants, birds, butterflies) areas.
