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Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise Contributing to Land restoration for Climate Resilience in the Mount Elgon Region

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.

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.

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…

Celebrating a Milestone: 25 Million Trees and Growing

Celebrating a Milestone: 25 Million Trees and Growing

George M Sikoyo , Executive Director I am delighted to share a remarkable milestone in the Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise’s (METGE) journey since the start of the Mbale Tree Planting Programme in 2009. As of June30th, 2024, METGE had successfully raised, distributed and planted 25 million tree seedlings in the districts of the greater Mbale and Bukedea. This achievement,…

214 trained on Gender issues in Butta, Manafwa District

In a groundbreaking move towards gender equality and resilience to climate change, the Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) has been awarded a transformative project titled “Advancing Gender Equality for Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation in Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda.” The project aims to increase gender participation in climate change and natural resource management. It is funded by the Welsh…