This project targets farmers adjacent to the Kibaale-Itwara – Matiri elephant corridor in Kyenjojo district. The project seeks to build the capacity of farmers adjacent to Itwara and Matiri central forest reserve (CFR) to adopt restoration practices for the degraded elephant corridor using agroforestry approaches. Among the key activities are the establishment of tree nursery beds to raise some tree species for the promotion of agro-forestry farming, improved household income, and household food security.

Objective

To contribute to sustainable regeneration, Restoration, management, conservation, and increased income of communities adjacent to the Kibale- Itwara and Matiri elephant corridor.

Goal

Communities adjacent to the Kibale- Itwara and Matiri elephant corridor contribute to sustainable regeneration, Restoration, management, and conservation and have increased income.

Innovative and gender-sensitive Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Resilience and Green jobs shall be implemented in Uganda: Rwenzori Landscape (RL). Districts: Kaborole, Bunyangabo, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo

JESE with support from BD to implement a five-year program dubbed Sustainable Family Farm Development 2. The program is inspired by Agroecology. It envisages building resilient and sustainable family farms. The program will also focus on advocacy for the integration of agroecology in government policies and plans, and promoting gender equality. In order to achieve this, two approaches will be employed including Integrated farm planning and Participatory Action Research.

Project Objectives 

1. Family farmers progressively adopt an agroecology approach and apply evidence-based advocacy taking into account all family members’ aspirations.
2.  Local governments adopt and actively promote Agroecology (as the way forward to sustainable livelihoods.
3. Women and girls, men and boys in communities increase collective decision-making processes at household and community levels.

Project Goal: To facilitate 500 family farmers and youth in Kamwenge District to achieve sustainable and dignified livelihoods and actively participate in the decision-making process at the farm level, in their communities, and from local to national levels.

The project “Skill Up!” is funded by the BMZ and aims at contributing to a better socio-economic status of vulnerable youth ages 18-30 by providing them with technical, business, and life skills in different trades. The vocational training is carried out in hairdressing, tailoring, motor vehicle and motorcycle mechanics, bricklaying and concrete practice, welding, and carpentry. It always takes place in selected enterprises located in the four operation areas; Rwimi, Kibiito, Kyenjojo, and Fort Portal Tourism City, where the trainees work Monday to Saturday, with the exception of one day of “life skills training”.

The training consists of 6 months of practical training and 2 months of grace period; it started on November 16th, 2022 and currently consists of around 230 trainees. After the training, the trainees get the chance to acquire a certificate from the Directorate of Industry Training (DIT). Even before the end of the training, the trainees are able to produce quality products or provide their services. It is amazing to see their technical skills develop and their personalities flourish.

Strengthening Resilience through enhanced Local Disaster Risk Management Capacities (DRR) is a two and half year project implemented by Oxfam, JESE, AND CSBAG in Isingiro and Kyegeggwa with support from European Union Trust Fund. The project aims at Rehabilitating and managing Natural Resources and the environment sustainably, inclusively, and protected in Isingiro and Kyegegwa Districts thus promoting social cohesion between the host population and refugees.

With a focus on Sustainable land use management plans development, and environmental restoration activities undertaken through rehabilitation, afforestation, and sustainable management, the project has so far established of 37.5ha of woodlots in both isingiro and Kyegeggwa districts. The project has also promoted environmentally friendly energy conservation techniques in institution and Household through construction of energy saving stoves. Formed and trained twenty-four (24) natural resources/ environment committees in local governments and areas where woodlots have been established. Strengthening Resilience through enhanced Local Disaster Risk Management Capacities (DRR) is a two and half year project implemented by Oxfam, JESE AND CSBAG in Isingiro and Kyegeggwa with support from European Union Trust Fund.

The project aims at Rehabilitating and managing Natural Resources and the environment sustainably, inclusively and protected in Isingiro and Kyegegwa Districts thus promoting social cohesion between host population and refugees. With a focus on Sustainable land use management plans development, and environmental restoration activities undertaken through rehabilitation, afforestation, and sustainable management, the project has so far established of 37.5ha of woodlots in both isingiro and Kyegeggwa districts. The project has also promoted environmentally friendly energy conservation techniques in institutions and households through the construction of energy-saving stoves. Formed and trained twenty-four (24) natural resources/ environment committees in local governments and areas where woodlots have been established.

About the project

Green College Initiative (GCI) is a three-year project implemented by JESE, SATNET and KIIMA FOODS in the Rwenzori region with support from Welthungerhilfe and BMZ. The project seeks to train young people in Green Trades at Green Colleges involving relevant actors from the education and private sector. With a keen focus on building Green Trades’ relevant skills through a network of partners, GCI has supported rural out-of-school youth in the Rwenzori region to acquire employable and marketable skills towards reducing poverty among young people and creating new sustainable work opportunities.

Areas of operation 

Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts (Sub counties: Kicwamba, Karangura, Kasenda, Harugongo, central and North division, Kateebwa, Kyamukube town council, Kiiko town council, Rutete, and Kisomolo

Objective of the project

The overall objective of the project is to improve the employability and income level of youth through promoting vocational training in Green skills. The project focuses on training rural youth in order to give them a dignified livelihood within their own community.

Project achievements

• During the 03 years, 749 successfully completed technical skills training
• 251 youths were assessed for the Workers PAS certificate offered by the Directorate of industrial training(DIT)
• 749 graduates awarded certificates of completion offered by green colleges in partnership with the project
• 395 individuals and 06 business groups were supported with tools for business. ( these include tools for business for example solar dryers, Wheelbarrows, bicycles, barbed wires, tapelines, buckets, iron sheets, tanks, business advisory services, and mentorship programs to the graduates of green colleges.