Author: ecotrust

Betty Kalema Masamba, a native of Kichamba village in Rubirizi district, has a profound connection with the land of her birth. Growing up amidst the lush greenery, her parents instilled in her a deep love for trees. This early affinity with nature laid the groundwork for her future involvement in environmental stewardship.

Nazarius, a venerable 70-year-old resident of Bunyaruguru subcounty in Rubirizi district, recounts his journey as a pioneer Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) farmer. Initially tending to a plantation of pine trees on part of his land, he encountered a team from ECOTRUST searching for individuals interested in planting indigenous trees under the carbon project. Intrigued, Nazarius, along with a group of friends, decided to join this transformative initiative.

Originating from Biteereko subcounty, Tereza embarked on her journey as a Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) farmer in 2006. Reflecting on her early financial struggles, Tereza reveals that prior to joining the project, she had never experienced holding UGX 100,000 in her hands. However, the introduction of carbon payments marked a turning point in her life.

Hailing from Bitereko subcounty in Mitooma district, Bonny Mukiga’s journey as a pioneer Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) farmer began on the wise counsel of ECOTRUST Project Coordinators. Drawn by the promise of tree cultivation and the enticing carbon benefits, Bonny’s decision to join the initiative was also influenced by witnessing the positive experiences of others who had taken part.

Meet Bushoborozi Benon, a leader in the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project since 2003. Originally from Kirama Village in Kiyanja subcounty, Mitooma District, Benon’s story is a testament to the positive impact of tree planting and sustainable living. He started by cutting timber illegally but shifted to championing environmental conservation and community development through the TGB project.