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Betty Nsigaireho, from Bitereko Subcounty in Mitooma District, is one of the pioneer farmers in the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project. Since joining in 2003 and planting 1,000 trees, her life has changed in many positive ways.

Lilian Bandi stands as a pioneer in the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project, recalling her journey with gratitude and a profound sense of purpose. Her involvement began with a workshop training by ECOTRUST, an experience that laid the foundation for a transformative chapter in her life.

Harriet Musinguzi, from Bitereko Subcounty in Mitooma District, joined the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project around 2003 through a women’s group trained by ECOTRUST. She planted 694 trees.

Anne Natukunda, from Bitereko Subcounty in Mitooma District, joined the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project in 2003 and planted 1,800 trees. Today, she serves as the Local Council Chairperson in her community.

George Bangirana’s journey with the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project began as a legacy passed down from his father, an active TGB farmer with a substantial forest of diverse tree species. George’s connection to the project deepened after his father’s passing, as he took over a portion of the family forest.

Wilson Turyahikayo, from Bunyaruguru subcounty in Rubirizi District, has been a key figure in the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) Project since it began in 2003. His passion for tree growing started even before the idea of carbon payments, thanks to inspiration from John Tagawa, a staff member of the District Forestry Services. Wilson eagerly joined the TGB project when ECOTRUST got involved, expanding his tree-growing efforts

Restetuta Rwabayambire, from Bitereko subcounty in Mitooma District, is a leader in the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project, starting in 2003. She is not only a farmer but also the LC1 Chairperson of her community and a respected church leader.

https://youtu.be/5AiiKUKp7gc Location / SC Bunyaruguru subcounty, Rubirizi District. Entry year 2003 Trees Planted 3000 John Baptist Tinkamanyire, the Chief Catechist for Rugazi Catholic Parish in Bunyaruguru subcounty, Rubirizi District, is not only a spiritual leader but also an environmental advocate. The parish, established in 1909, has embraced the Trees for […]

Reverend Elkad Mujizi, the Assistant to the Archdeacon of the Western Ankole Diocese, has witnessed the profound impact of the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project on both the Church and its community. He is thankful for ECOTRUST’s initiative and recognizes how tree planting has transformed the Church’s land.

Daudi Bangirana, who was the District Health Inspector and Councillor of Bitereko Subcounty in Mitooma District when the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project began, was introduced to the idea of a carbon project. He learned that the project encouraged group participation, especially with women. Working with Beatrice Ahimbisibwe, the Chairperson of the Bitereko Subcounty women’s group, they wrote a proposal for the group’s involvement in the project.