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description: "599,000 Total Program Reach   350000 Number of people reached through climate, natural resource, livelihoods, WASH, youth, and enterprise development interventions. 16 Total districts where we work   50,000 Total Household Reach     Inclusive Impact – Leaving No One Behind 👩 45% Women Empowering women to lead and thrive. 👤 25% Youth Engaging youth"
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599,000

                Total Program Reach
 

350000

                Number of people reached through climate, natural resource, livelihoods, WASH, youth, and enterprise development interventions.

16

                Total districts where we work
 

50,000

                Total Household Reach
 



 

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Our Impact Over the years
Together, we are restoring ecosystems, empowering communities and building resilient future.

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✦ about jese

For over 30 years, Joint Effort to Save the Environment has partnered with communities, governments, development agencies, research institutions and the private sector to restore degraded ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, improve food systems, increase access to safe water and sanitation, and create sustainable livelihoods across Uganda.

[Read More](https://www.jesse.jese.org/about-us/)

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## Where We Work

JESE currently works across the Rwenzori, Albertine Rift, Western, South-Western and refugee-hosting districts (Kikuube, Kyegegwa and Isingiro) of Uganda

** District / City ** Refugee Settlement

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Our Programme Areas

Climate and Natural Resources Management

                Protecting forests, wetlands, watersheds and biodiversity through ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, agroforestry, landscape governance, renewable energy and nature-based solutions.
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Food Systems and Resilient Livelihoods

                Promoting climate-smart agriculture, agroecology, nutrition, value chain development, financial inclusion, and resilient household livelihoods.
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Water, Sanitation and Climate Resilience

                Increasing equitable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene while strengthening climate resilience.
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Youth Employment, Green Jobs and Enterprise Development

                Supporting young people to acquire technical, vocational and green skills for employment, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Research and Policy Advocacy

                Generating evidence, influencing policy and promoting learning for sustainable development.
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Humanitarian and Community Resilience

                Supporting refugee and host communities through livelihoods, nutrition, renewable energy, and peaceful coexistence.
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Our Recent Work

Check out some of our latest projects, from cutting-edge websites to successful digital campaigns.

[View All Projects](/portfolio)

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Impact stories

School enrollment improved
							
															
									School enrollment improved educational institutions within Bunyangabu’s Rubona Sub-County and Rwim...								
																
										
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								Biira Juliet – Powering Change in Kasese
							
															
									Biira Juliet, a 22-year-old mother of two from Kyamizi village in Kasese District, is a graduate of ...								
																
										
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								Hair dressing &#8211; changing lives, the story of Kababiito Donum
							
															
									Kababiito Donum, a female youth in her twenties from Kahungabunyonyi, central Division in Fort Porta...								
																
										
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								In search of a better life- the story of Namwanjje
							
															
									Namwanje Grace, originally from Kagadi district, left in search of a better life. She came to Kyenjo...								
																
										
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								Turning dreams into reality—The story of Seemu
							
															
									Before the intervention, many youths in Fort Portal faced unemployment and survived on odd jobs such...								
																
										
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								An eco-friendly solution for better health.
							
															
									Uganda is one of the countries in Africa struggling with high malaria burdens. Kyenjojo is one of th...								
																
										
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								A Farmer&#8217;s Journey to Climate Resilience
							
															
									For years, the story of Kakuru, a resident of Kajuma- Itwara&nbsp; Zone in Kigoyera Sub-county, was ...								
																
										
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								Restoring Mpanga Gorge Buffers Through Sustainable Livelihoods
							
															
									Challenge overview:&nbsp; Communities surrounding the Mpanga River Gorge—particularly in Ntara and...								
																
										
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What Our Clients Say

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WORK WITH US

#### Join Us in Creating Lasting Change

At **Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE)**, we believe that sustainable development is achieved through strong partnerships, innovation and collective action. Whether you are a donor, researcher, consultant, student, volunteer or service provider, there are many ways to contribute to our mission of building resilient communities and restoring healthy ecosystems.

Together, we can create lasting environmental, social and economic impact across Uganda.

[CAREERS](https://www.jese.org/careers/)

[PROCUREMENT](https://www.jese.org/procurement/)

[PARTNERSHIPS](https://www.jese.org/partnerships/)

[VOLUNTEER](https://www.jese.org/volunteer/)

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Contacts

Kitumba Cell,
PoBox. 728 Fort Portal Western, Uganda

jese@jese.org

+256-483-425 253

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