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.
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…
Deputy British High commissioner visits METGE
In a significant visit to Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE), Her Excellency Ellis Louise, the Deputy British High Commissioner expressed her admiration for the community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.
Excitement as METGE launches two new nursery sites
In a bid to rejuvenate the lush greenery and combat environmental degradation, the
Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) has launched two more nurseries in
the districts of Manafwa and Sironko.
