Uganda

10 hectares

The organization plans to conduct agroforestry and reforestation as well as physical techniques like contour ploughing in rwamwanja refugee settlement kamwenge district western Uganda. Key challenges include key challenges include the organization will also conduct capacity building of the tenants and people about lady restoration landslides and soil erosion as well as weak policies put by government and other organization lack of stakeholders engagement in most of the activities put by the organization.

20 hectares

Hano Technical University's current engagement involves taking lead in designing and drafting project proposals that's crafted towards meeting land management for example am currently working on a project that is integrating indigenous knowledge and modern knowledge among young generation to transfer knowledge concerning environmental and land management. Am also planning other various activities targeting such as massive tree planning campaigns and also educational activities target imparting knowledge of proper land management most especially to people affected by land slides and other related risks from climate change most especially people leaving in mountainous and hilly areas of western and Eastern Ugandan. Land degradation and soil erosion. Deforestation and habitat los. Climate change impacts (e.g., droughts, floods). Land tenure and ownership disputes. Competing land uses (e.g., agriculture, urbanization, conservation). Balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Ensuring community engagement and participation.

10 hectares hectares

In 2022 the organization managed to plant 2500 indigenous tree seedlings on the boundary of the church land.the focus is to cover half of this specific church land but with a potential of having other tree planting sites on sister churches under the same diocese.Their bishop believes in land restoration and is ready to give support in case an opportunity comes. Key challenges include key challenges include the main challenge is failure to acces finance to support lend restoration efforts in the diocese of kasese.the indigenous trees which is their focus are very expensive to acquire and the people using the land for crop production need to be sensitised on proper farming methods.theres alot of soil exhaustion and degradation due to social economic and natural factors.

1000++ of hectares of land for our beneficiaries hectares

Organisation for Community Action (OCA) currently implements a range of land restoration initiatives acros Northern Uganda, particularly in Alebtong, Kole, Lira, and Maracha Districts. Through their sustainable organic farming programme, the organization promote practices such as agroforestry, composting, mulching, soil and water conservation, and reforestation on degraded lands. Their Farmer Field Schools and Lead Farmer model empower rural households to adopt land restoration techniques that regenerate soil health and boost productivity. Additionally, OCA supports energy-saving technologies, including fuel-efficient stoves, to reduce deforestation pressure. OpenChurch Project Lira also integrates environmental stewardship into its discipleship work, encouraging congregants to plant trees and manage land responsibly. Moving forward, the organization intend to scale up their collaboration with religious and cultural leaders to mobilise communities for large-scale restoration of degraded communal lands, especially in Northern Uganda and other Districts where their outreach is expanding. Climate variability, especially prolonged droughts, further complicates their land recovery efforts.

12,000 hectares hectares

Church of Uganda Diocese of Soroti is having realized that the church hthe church has decided to embark on afforestration targeting to 120,000 trees. The organization is also going into cocoa and coffee growing. Key challenges include key challenges include these are crops which traditionally have not been doing well in teso subregion and yet they enhance and boost soil fertility the key challenges are land grabbing and encroachment by neighbours leading to litigation with some cases in court, high costs of surveying and titling church land and government policies that regulate and restrict full possession and enjoyment of rights of ownership by the church of its land.

145978.205 Hectares hectares

While The organization serves in a public institution, The organization collaborates closely with faith-based organizations in Mityana District, Uganda, particularly on initiatives that promote women land rights, sustainable land use, environmental stewardship, and community-led land management. Notably, Mityana District Local Government is partnering with Partners for Community Transformation (PaCT) a faith-based civil society organization currently working on promoting women and other vulnerable peoples land rights in the Districts of Mubende, Kiboga, Gomba, Kassanda, Mubende and Mityana in Central Uganda. Whereas, there are no formal land restoration programs being implemented directly by a faith organization Mityana District Local Government is affiliated with. However, there is growing interest and readines among local faith groups especially church-based development arms such as PaCT to engage in land restoration activities as part of their broader commitment to climate action, food security, and spiritual care to communities in their areas of operation (Central Uganda). There is potential to initiate community-level land restoration activities in degraded areas of Mityana District, including Namungo, Bulera, Malangala and Butayunja sub-counties, which have experienced deforestation, soil degradation, and wetland encroachment due to population pressure and unsustainable land practices. Working through faith-based organizations that are already working in these areas provides a trusted and mobilized platform to promote reforestation, soil conservation, and agroecology-based farming systems aligned with faith values. Mityana District Local Government is particularly interested in partnering with local, national and global faith-based networks to co-develop and implement faith-led land restoration pilots, drawing on both technical expertise and spiritual motivation to inspire collective stewardship. Mityana District Local Government's immediate goal includes identifying degraded sites, mobilizing faith community volunteers, and securing seedlings and technical support for reforestation and soil improvement. The organization welcomes knowledge exchange, capacity building, and partnership opportunities to scale faith-based land restoration climate change, and rural poverty. The organization has strong mobilization power and implementing structures in place but often lack technical knowledge, tools, and funding required to initiate and sustain land restoration activities effectively. Insecure or undocumented land rights associated with Mailo land tenure often lead to land degradation, overexploitation, and disputes that hinder collective restoration efforts. In addition, population pressure and competing land uses (for agriculture, settlement, and commercial development) continue to threaten ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands and forested hills in Mityana District.

153.63 acres hectares

The organization is currently implementing the WeWork-Green and Decent Jobs for Youths in Busoga region funded by ENABEL, taking place in three sub-counties of Namwendwa, Bulopa, and Wankole, Kamuli District, Uganda. The initiative aims at providing young people (15-35years) with skills that are in demand for employment and entrepreneurial ventures while promoting broader adoption and sustainability of green construction techniques (making and building with Interlocking Soil Stabilized Blocks) and solar energy solutions (safe solar installation and maintenance and solar pump technicians) within their community, enhancing livelihoods and contributing to the local economy. In June, the Center for Church Based Development (CKU) has recently granted approval. Starting from August 1, 2025, Agape Their Mission Kamuli will begin executing their new initiative, Ugandan Youth Engaged In Climate Change Adaptation and Income Generation Through Agro Forestry, backed by funding from DANIDA via the Center for Church Based Development (CKU). This project will provide young people with training in horticulture, forest gardening, and climate change adaptation, while also boosting their income as they contribute to achieving SDG 8, 13, and. Land Ownership and Tenure: Unclear or insecure land rights, leading to conflicts and unsustainable land use. Population Growth and Urbanization: Increasing pressure on land resources, leading to deforestation, habitat destruction, and soil degradation.

170.4Ha hectares

This is being realized through three learning centers; Mary's School(skills training), Lazarus Forest(Ecosystem restoration)and Martha's Market (Ecosustainability). This program is based on the call by Pope Francis in his Encyclical letter-Laudato Si' 2015 which calls new Integral Ecology approaches to restore the ecosystem and ensure sustainable livelihoods. The organization train youth , farmers and other Stakeholders to become Caretaker leaders. The learning centers; Mary's School hOrganic farming, conservation agriculture, Bee farming with emphasis on use of Non-synthetic farm inputs. Lazarus' Forest training include; natural forest protection, enrichment, establishment, promotion of plant nurseries. Martha's Market Program includes ensuring that income is sustainably generated in the Demonstration Farms, Plant Nurseries, value. Addition practices and Eco/Agro-tourism. Bethany Land Institute is establishing strong network with the like minded institutions to enhance mindset change through skills empowerment. The rapidly and aggressively growing trend for use of synthetic farm inputs.

1850000 hectares of Teso community land where we operate and work with communities hectares

Their organization is actively implementing faith-based land restoration initiatives acros Uganda, particularly in the Eastern and Northern (Teso, Lango, and Acholi) sub-regions. Using the Church and Community Mobilization Proces (CCMP), the organization empower communities to view land Katakwi, Soroti, Amuria, Serere, Lira, Gulu, and Pader, where the organization mobilize community churches as entry points to promote environmental stewardship. A key focus is on productive use of small land parcels through climate-smart agriculture, including organic vegetable growing, agroforestry, and the use of organic manure, to enhance food security, boost household incomes, and restore soil health while reducing environmental degradation. The organization also promote Black Soldier Fly (BSF) composting, tree seedling nurseries, and organic waste recycling to regenerate the soil and create green jobs, especially for youth and women. These interventions are grounded in biblical teachings and are delivered through church structures, ensuring strong community ownership and sustainable behavior change. Their work further extends to engaging cultural leaders and local governments, recognizing their essential roles in land governance and conflict resolution. The organization is fostering collective action to addres issues like land fragmentation, charcoal-driven deforestation, and unsustainable farming. By aligning their faith-driven restoration work with district development plans, the organization ensure both relevance and scalability. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand church-led environmental action, train more faith leaders as ecological ambassadors, and deepen partnerships to restore degraded land and strengthen climate resilience in Ugandas most affected regions. Population growth and resettlement have caused severe land fragmentation, straining natural resources. Land tenure insecurityespecially for women and youthfuels disputes and discourages restoration efforts. Overlapping traditional and formal land governance systems complicate conflict resolution. Additionally, addressing land management here requires integrating trauma healing into community mobilization to rebuild trust and foster collaboration. Strengthening faith-led trauma-informed approaches alongside collaborative governance is vital for sustainable land restoration in these fragile contexts.

2,794,500hectares hectares

The Archdiocese of Gulu, located in Northern Uganda, oversees extensive land acros Gulu, Omoro, Nwoya, Kitgum, Pader, Lamwo, and Amuru districts. These lands include parish compounds, schools, health centers, and farmland, much of which is under pressure from deforestation, soil degradation, and unsustainable land use. While some restoration activities are already underway, the Archdiocese is working to expand and organize these efforts into coordinated programs. Current activities include tree planting around parish grounds, schools, and health facilities to restore shade, improve soil quality, and provide future timber and fuel sources. Some parishes have initiated small-scale agroforestry projects, integrating fruit and indigenous trees with crops to improve food security and land productivity. In partnership with local organizations, the Archdiocese also supports soil conservation measures such as contour planting and the establishment of woodlots on degraded plots. Plans are underway to develop a more structured land restoration program acros all deaneries, using church-owned land as demonstration sites for sustainable agriculture and reforestation. The program aims to mobilize parish communities to establish woodlots, expand agroforestry, and protect wetlands and sacred lands. Through its extensive network of parishes, schools, and faith groups, the Archdiocese intends to involve youth and community members in these activities, promoting both environmental care and livelihood benefits. The Archdiocese is seeking technical support and partnerships to scale up these efforts, including training for parish-based coordinators, acces to native tree seedlings, and strategies for financing restoration work. Participation in the Faith4Land Masterclass would enable us to refine these plans, develop a concrete restoration strategy, and position the Archdiocese leading to disputes and encroachments by surrounding communities. Deforestation driven by fuelwood collection and agricultural expansion continues to degrade parish lands, yet there are few organized initiatives to reverse the damage. Additionally, the Archdiocese must balance the pastoral and social uses of land with the need for long-term ecological care, which requires coordinated planning and partnerships that are currently underdeveloped.

3250 acres hectares

Tree planting efforts around worship places and some homes in Western Uganda, Kakumiro District and Hoima District. Modelling organic agricultural practices and land scaping in Western Uganda, Kakumiro District. Negativity by the trustees. Land encroachment. Improper land registration.

5 hectares hectares

The Glory Gardens Initiative is based at Glory of Christ Church in Kawala, located in Kampala District, Central Uganda. The initiative focuses on restoring degraded church land and mobilizing the congregation to practice sustainable land stewardship the organization is restoring approximately half an acre of church compound land that was previously bare and vulnerable to soil erosion. The organization has established a small-scale tree nursery producing indigenous and fruit seedlings, including markhamia lutea, grevillea robusta, mango, and avocado. So far, the organization has raised over 2,000 seedlings and initiated tree planting within church grounds. The organization is also developing a demonstration garden to promote agroecological techniques. This garden serves as both a learning site and a source of food for the church and local community. Youth groups are actively engaged in these restoration activities, which also include clean-up days, compost preparation, and care for the planted trees. Planned activities include expanding tree planting to nearby church-owned plots in Wakiso District and other church branches acros Uganda. Additionally, by next February 2026 the organization is launching a "Trees of Faith" campaign to inspire other churches in the region to adopt faith-led restoration practices. Their activities reflect a deep commitment to environmental stewardship rooted in Christian values, aiming to restore the land, protect biodiversity, and build climate resilience in their community. Despite these obstacles, their faith and the visible impact of the initiative continue to drive us forward.

50 hactares hectares

The project aims to restore 50 hectares of forest that has been severely degraded by human activities, including charcoal production and agricultural encroachment. Their restoration strategy is twofold: 30 hectares will be restored through assisted natural regeneration (liberation). 20 hectares will be actively reforested. To ensure the long-term succes of this initiative and reduce pressure on the forest, their programme also equips surrounding communities with alternative livelihood skills. The organization engages with residents through established community structures, including faith groups, schools, and Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) groups. The persistent Illegal activities like charcoal burning and tree logging affects their work. The communiities surrounding the reserve keep on doing this because of the high rates of poverty, food insecurity and the non prefered livelihood alternatives provided. These illegal activities provide quick cash to those involved. The surrounding communities also keep on encroaching on the reserve by clearing paches of the forest to plant crops like maise beans and cassava. In the proces of encroaching some of the habitants are destroyed. Long severe drought also greatly affects their work. It also increases the risk of fire outbreak in some parts of the forest something the organization has experienced yet very terrible.

6 acres hectares

Currently, their faith-based institution does not yet have formalized land restoration activities underway. However, the organization recognize the urgent need to engage in environmental stewardship and are actively exploring opportunities to initiate such efforts. Located in Uganda, their Hospitality and Tourism Training School trains over 600 students annually, many of whom are affiliated with different religious sects and come from diverse regions acros the countryincluding Busoga, Buganda, Ankole, Kigezi, and northern Uganda. A significant number of these students have acces to land through their families or religious institutions. The organization is keen to mobilize their student body and affiliated faith organizations to begin land restoration activities focused on reforestation, organic gardening, and sustainable land use practices. Their interest lies particularly in starting pilot projects in the Busoga region, such as around Bukungu Primary School and the wetlands near Lake Kyoga, which have been affected by deforestation and unsustainable fuel use. The organization aim to integrate land restoration with their existing curriculum in pastry, bakery, and tourism by encouraging the use of eco-friendly fuels, promoting agroforestry, and establishing demonstration gardens at the school and partner institutions. Through partnerships with local churches, mosques, and community organizations, The organization is especially committed to involving youth and women in these restoration efforts, guided by both environmental science and spiritual values of stewardship, care for creation, and sustainability. The organization welcome collaboration, training, and support to start these restoration activities and to contribute meaningfully to Ugandas and the regions ecological healing.

Aquawood Group Uganda plans to focus on restoring ecosystems in Uganda's forest areas, water bodies, wetlands, game parks, and mountainous regions through their monitoring application and community engagement initiatives. We'll target areas like:. Forest areas:. Mabira Forest (Central Region). Budongo Forest (Western Region). Itwara Forest (Western Region). Water bodies:. Lake Victoria (Southern Region). Lake Albert (Western Region). Lake Bunyonyi (Southwestern Region). Wetlands:. Nabugabo Wetlands (Central Region). Lutembe Wetlands (Eastern Region). Yala Swamp (Western Region). Game parks:. Queen Elizabeth National Park (Western Region). Murchison Falls National Park (Western Region). Kidepo Valley National Park (North Eastern Region). Mountains:. Rwenzori Mountains (Western Region). Mount Elgon (Eastern Region) We'll work with local communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and prevent further degradation. Encroachment and poaching in protected areas. Climate change and its impacts on ecosystems.

In Uganda the Born Again Faith Churches were banned in the 1970's which just a few years from when they had been established in. The Churches had not developed a uniform policy in respect to land ownership. In 1990 the organization were requiredto register as NGO's which made each a legal entity to own land. Currently, every church has owns land in its name. Therefore, as secretary General Born Again Faith in Uganda's role is to advise the Churches not to destroy the environment. The organization has no clear policy but the organization want to start if given chance to gain knowledge in the such a workshop trainings. Individual Churches own their land and some in the names of individuals but bought by church members. Secondly ,most Churches are setting in wetlands since they affordable.

CCYA respond to climate change issues through awarenes creation, empowering communities with key information on climate adaptation strategies and environmental restoration practices Conduct dialogue with wetland users and Households in previously forested areas Conduct training for communities on alternative source of livelihood such as soap making, weaving and planting of fruit trees instead of relying on sand mining and other land depletion practices. Sensitizing the communities on land restoration practices through radio talk shows. Carry out media campaigns to mobilize communities to respond to land restoration practices such as afforestation. Conduct advocacy dialogue meetings with stakeholders, district leadership, lawyers to influence policy reviewers and implementation of existing policies Due to poverty especially in northern Uganda caused by post war effects by Lords Resistence Army (LRA), communities opt for easiest but deadiiest economic activities such as chacoal burning and rice farming in swamps.

Their Organization (All4Life) is involved in land restoration in Northern Uganda, Lira City and the neighbouring districts. The organization implement Farming Gods Way, a faith-driven conservation agriculture method that promotes soil restoration, improved yields, and sustainable land use based on biblical stewardship. Their restoration work involves training and empowering diverse community groups which involves local farmers, church leaders, teachers, government representatives, and clan elders. Demonstration gardens have been established in school (Lira school of the Deaf), churches, and community, serving as practical learning sites where participants receive both technical skills, mindset change and spiritual guidance on caring for the land. These gardens are open to school children, students and church congregations, helping to build a culture of environmental awarenes from a young age. Trained individuals apply what they learn on their own farms, leading to visible improvements in soil health, crop productivity, and environmental recovery acros the region. The organization collaborates with local government officials, different church leaders and denominators, agricultural extension officers to align their work with district development goals, ensuring their interventions support broader community resilience. Climatic change mitigation looking ahead, the organization plan to expand tree planting, agroforestry, and erosion control into their restoration activities. Their motivation is rooted in the call to be faithful stewards of creation and their vision is to see restored land through Green Churches Project that not only sustain livelihoods but also reflect Gods design for a flourishing environment. Shifting mindsets to embrace conservation agriculture requires time, trust-building, and persistent engagement. These conditions often discourage farmers, especially when early results are not visible. Continuous training and capacity building are needed, particularly in schools, churches, and among local leaders.

Massive tree planting Termites and prolonged droughts.

AGAPE Their Mission aims to reduce the impacts of climate change, improve nutrition, food security and local livelihoods in Buyende and Kamuli Districts (initially) and (later-on) the entire Busoga region (11 Districts) through the restoration, conservation and protection of forest resources, habitats and associated biological diversity. This will be achieved through empowering youths and women in the region through enhancing Agro-forestry, establishing tree nursery beds, establishing forests/trees (wood lots, timber and fruit trees); plans to establish apiaries for environmental conservation and benefit from the bee products (nutritional and medicinal uses). The organisation creates awarenes among youths, women and the general community on climate change, its causes, effects and mitigation and adaptation strategies. Owing to the moderately high population growth rate in Busoga region, there is high degradation of natural resources especially forests on private land. There is a high rate of deforestation mainly due to the need for arable land, and charcoal burning characterised by prolonged droughts and high temperatures, leading to low agricultural production and productivity and los of biological diversity.

The Ekibira Kya Kabaka (Kings Forest) is the flagship land restoration initiative by the Kingdom of Buganda, launched in October. In the central Region of Uganda acros all 18 counties of the Buganda Kingdom, including Busiro, Mawokota, Singo, Bulemeezi, Buddu (30 ha), Kyadondo, Kyaggwe, Gomba (130 ha), Kyaggwe among others. Each county has demarcated land up to 200 acres total for reforestation This initiative aims to grow 2.5 million indigenous trees by 2028, funded through fundraising drives to attain seedlings that are distributed freely to the local communities. This initiative also considers Cultural integration for example tree planting mandated at social and cultural ceremonies in the kingdom; tree gifted at customary marriages. With support from partners like WWF and Uganda Biodiversity Fund, the organization has already restored roughly 48% of green canopy in targeted areas since. The organization works through the kingdoms structure to the grassroots putting the youth and women at the centre of land restoration. The kingdom holds its Buganda Environment Day/ week annual to continue raising awarenes on the need to restore and conserve their environment. The organization also have the waste management program "Akacupa Nazo Ssente" which fronts the youth to collect plastics and earn some money. The organization also train them on how to use the plastic to make other valuable products like bricks, tiles etc. Land Tenure Conflicts and Fragmentation: Disagreements between cultural institutions, private landowners, and government authorities slow down land acces for reforestation and land fragmentation from generational inheritance reduces viable space for meaningful ecosystem restoration. High population growth in central Uganda leading to conversion of forests and wetlands into housing and commercial developments. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation. Public Awarenes and Attitudes. While cultural teachings value land, many youths and urban residents lack deep ecological awarenes. The Buganda Kingdom operates not a political state limiting its authority over formal land-use decisions. Los of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Practices reduces community-led stewardship, especially among younger generations.