Jane Goodall Institute

Published purpose

The project aims to improve livelihoods and food security for families by promoting sustainable use of local resources, optimizing the capacity of area residents to develop new sustainable sources of income, and engaging local and national government agencies. Approximately 3,500 people within 700 rural households in Kabwoya, Kiziranfumbi and Buseruka subcounties are expected to benefit from this project. Activities include: (i) establishment of land use plans and agreements for seven villages (for the participatory management of 30 kilometres of waterways and core forest areas), (ii) replanting and regeneration of trees on 25 hectares of land, and (iii) installing at least five wells and protecting four springs. The project also provides improved seeds for crops and fruit tree seedlings, and introduces new breeds of pigs and goats. New income generating activities include the establishment of apiaries and handicraft sales. A Roots & Shoots program supporting youth empowerment by knowledge sharing between Canadian and Ugandan youths is implemented in at least five schools of the project area. The local partner is Jane Goodall Uganda.