In February 2024, Fridays For Future Uganda (FFFU) embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Young Women for Agriculture and Gender Equality project in Kiboga District. This initiative is designed to empower female farmers who face significant barriers, providing them with the training and resources necessary to cultivate sustainable cash crops. By addressing the…
Story complied by Eric Kibalama and Ntabazi Raymond James With over two decades of experience, Nabugabo Updeal Joint Venture (NUJV) has grown to become the one of the oldest and most efficient private refuse collection and disposal company in Uganda, earning a reputation for its commitment to cleanliness, environmental health, and sustainable practices. Having started…
Refugees in Uganda’s Nakivale settlement are facing the dual challenges of displacement and the worsening impact of climate change. This sprawling camp, home to over 1.5 million refugees, is increasingly grappling with erratic weather patterns and dwindling natural resources, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation. Struggles Amidst Climate Change Enock Bidhoro, a refugee from the…
Asili Kwanza, founded by Isaac Ndyamuhaki, has been at the forefront of providing safe, affordable, and sustainable cooking solutions in Uganda. Since its inception in 2018, the company has made significant strides in promoting smart cooking through the production of improved charcoal briquettes and cookstoves. The briquettes, which emit significantly lower levels of harmful gases…
Young Ugandans recently graduated from second cohort Fridays for Future Uganda’s Youth Climate Mentorship Program The goal of this program was to develop the next generation of climate leaders. It ended with a lively celebration honoring the participants’ dedication and accomplishments in a colorful graduation ceremony was held on 27th Saturday at Satellite hotel Kisasi….
Fridays for Future Uganda Team leader Hilda Flavia Nakabuye had no kind words to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), a proposed 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline that will transport oil from Hoima, Uganda, to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be sold onwards to world markets. She said this…
Do you have a strong desire to change how education is provided in rural areas going forward? Do you have a passion for assisting kids and helping them reach their full potential? The mission of the Green Educators Fellowship is open to you. We think that every child should have access to a high-quality education…
In the developing or transitional non-European nation where you currently reside, are you engaged in scholarly or practical activity related to climate protection and the conservation of climate-relevant resources? You are invited to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation if the answer is yes. If you are a…
Discovering the tales that can guide us towards understanding self-governance is the central question that the Democracy Story Lab seeks to answer. Participate in this second lab session with us as we bring together esteemed thought leaders and talented storytellers to create new possibilities. Why a Democracy Story Lab now? The last few years have…
The Russell E Train Education for Nature (EFN) Programme of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is accepting proposals for collaborative capacity building related to the social and environmental impacts and risks of development projects on ecosystems and their services, as well as improving inclusive conservation and sustainable development. With an emphasis on local communities and…
