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Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Partnerships: ECOTRUST – MIFA
Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Partnerships: ECOTRUST – MIFA ecotrust
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Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Partnerships: ECOTRUST – MIFA

On the morning of September 15th, 2023, the ECOTRUST Secretariat and Board of Trustees embarked on a transformative field visit to Kasese district. Their journey began at the headquarters of the Mubuku Integrated Farmers Association (MIFA), the largest Farmer Association and Savings and Credit Association (SACCO) in the district. This visit not only marked a celebration of achievement but also highlighted the profound impact of sustainable partnerships on local communities.

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Restore Africa Carbon Workshop: 14th – 18th August 2023
Restore Africa Carbon Workshop: 14th – 18th August 2023 ecotrust
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Restore Africa Carbon Workshop: 14th – 18th August 2023

The workshop, organized by ECOTRUST, brought together partner organizations to gain insights into a 5-year community carbon project for RESTORE Africa. Program Managers from RESAF consortium partners joined to understand the design of the Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA) carbon component and align their conservation business models. Participating organizations included CRS, ULN, Caritas, CARE, ICRAF & World Vision

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Darwin Bio-credits Project Inception Workshop
Darwin Bio-credits Project Inception Workshop ecotrust
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Darwin Bio-credits Project Inception Workshop

The Inception Workshop for the pilot of the first biocredits scheme in Africa marked a significant step forward in financing biodiversity conservation for Indigenous People and Local Communities. The workshop focused on piloting Biocredit schemes in the Northern Albertine Rift (Uganda) and the Tondwa Game Management Area (Zambia), aiming to generate funds for community-led conservation efforts while combatting poverty and preserving biodiversity.

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ECOTRUST Staff Complete Gender Action Learning System Methodology Phase 3 Training
ECOTRUST Staff Complete Gender Action Learning System Methodology Phase 3 Training ecotrust
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ECOTRUST Staff Complete Gender Action Learning System Methodology Phase 3 Training

ECOTRUST staff and field teams completed the GALS training, a community-led empowerment methodology for gender equality. Facilitated by experts from OXFAM, CEFORD, Poro Poro, Wadelai and ELCs, the 5-day training equipped 30 participants to become certified GALS trainers. The aim is to create gender-equitable and climate-smart landscapes, promoting positive change in communities. GALS is now an integral part of ECOTRUST’s sustainable development approach, empowering staff to champion equality and inclusion.

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Zero Mission Visit to TGB Project Sites
Zero Mission Visit to TGB Project Sites ecotrust
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Zero Mission Visit to TGB Project Sites

The team from Zero Mission, comprised of Maria King and Ashley Faber, recently embarked on a journey to witness the impact of the ECOTRUST Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) initiative. Their visit to the ECOTRUST TGB sites in May 2023 highlighted the incredible transformation occurring within local communities, where tree growing has become a catalyst for sustainable development.

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‘Rooting for a Greener Future’ – The Franciscan Capuchin Green Campaign
‘Rooting for a Greener Future’ – The Franciscan Capuchin Green Campaign ecotrust
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‘Rooting for a Greener Future’ – The Franciscan Capuchin Green Campaign

The Green Campaign, overseen by the Franciscan Development Committee, aims to promote sustainable practices and shared nature. The committee, consisting of lay Christians and Franciscan Capuchin Order priests, plans to utilize the congregation’s secure land for various tree-growing initiatives. This includes economic tree species, forestry and medicinal trees, fruit trees, and sustainable farming practices. With over 160 acres available in Busunju and additional land across Uganda, the project seeks support to become a center of excellence, inspiring others to follow the Franciscan approach to environmental stewardship.

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Rwentumba Beekeepers Group Installs Modern Beehives and Receives Hand-on Skills training in Modern Beekeeping
Rwentumba Beekeepers Group Installs Modern Beehives and Receives Hand-on Skills training in Modern Beekeeping ecotrust
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Rwentumba Beekeepers Group Installs Modern Beehives and Receives Hand-on Skills training in Modern Beekeeping

The Rwentumba Beekeepers Group, a business component of the Rwentumba Community Land Association (CLA), recently underwent a two-day modern beekeeping training facilitated by ECOTRUST and the Hive Uganda. The training took place on the 23rd and 24th of February 2023, with the objective of building the capacity of the group to improve the management of the business and increase production of bee products, ultimately helping them achieve their business objectives.

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