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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…