METGE
Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise
METGE is a 'not for profit' organization, registered and based in Uganda with its operations mainly in the Elgon sub-region in the districts of Bududa, Manafwa, Sironko, Namisindwa, Bulambuli, Mbale and Bukedea.
About
Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) was born out of necessity to address severe deforestation, land degradation and climate change vulnerabilities faced in the Mount Elgon sub region. Therefore, the tree planting Programme was initiated in 2009 under the Mbale Coalition Against Poverty (MCAP).The Tree Planting Programme evolved and was subsequently rebranded as Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise.
Our Mission
To enable individuals and communities to see the benefits of growing trees, mitigating the effects of climate change, providing sustainable supplies of fuel, shelter and food, and alleviating poverty for today and for future generations.
Our Vision
Healthy, safe and prosperous communities in the Mount Elgon region.
What we do:
Growing trees in community-based nurseries and distributing them freely to individuals and others, with the aim of increasing the variety, and coverage of trees in the Mt Elgon sub region.Encouraging people in the Mt Elgon sub region to adopt modern agroforestry techniques in order to improve soil retention and quality, family nutrition and protection from storm damage.
Providing technical and advisory services to locals in the Mt Elgon sub region to promote activities complementary to tree growing such as bee keeping, the construction and installation of fuel-efficient stoves and coffee production.
Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise Contributing to Land restoration for Climate Resilience in the Mount Elgon Region
To-date 25 million seedlings have been planted. This effort has brought METGE to achieving the ambitious target of planting 25 million trees by 2025. The target is to plant 50 million trees by 2030 The Mbale Coalition against Poverty (Mbale CAP), tree planting project, which started in 2009 grew, evolved and was subsequently rebranded in 2017 as the Mt. Elgon…
A Journey from destruction to restoration: The Story of Wosukira Milton.
According to Milton, upon his release, he made a solemn vow never to exploit the forest again. Instead, he dedicated himself to the cause of restoration. He joined local conservation efforts and became an ambassador for reforestation. In the village of Gulumati, Mayiyi Parish of Bumugibole Sub County, a remarkable transformation has unfolded. Wosukira Milton, a 28-year-old once known for…
From peasant farmer to a community leader; how tree planting transformed Betty Shillo’s life.
Betty’s journey has not only transformed her life but also inspired many women in her community. She actively educates men and women about gender equality, land ownership, and sustainable practices. Her efforts have fostered unity and collaboration, making Bumaena one of the model villages in the Busiende Sub County. In the village of Bumaena, Bumaena Parish, Busienda Sub County, Mbale…
Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise achieves 25 million tree distribution milestone
As of 30th June,2024, METGE had planted 25 million seedlings, achieving the ambitious target before 2025 since 2009. The ultimate target is to plant 50 million trees by 2030. The Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) tree planting project, has reached an impressive milestone of raising and distributing 25 million tree seedlings by 2025 in the districts of the greater…
