Lasting Solutions for Uganda
At a Glance
2018
Founding Year of Country Office
Project Areas
Hoima, Kikuube, Kibaale, Wakiso, Mityana, Mukono & Tororo
Planting Seasons
April to June
September to November
Planted Tree Species
Timber Trees (Maesopsis eminii, Albizia coriaria, Prunus africana, Grevillea robusta, Terminalia superba, Melia volkensii, etc.) and Fruit Trees (Avocado, Mango, Papaya, etc.)
Intercrops
Coffee, Cocoa, Bananas, Tea, Beans, Peanuts and Maize
Challenges
High dependence on firewood, population growth, limited income opportunities
The Current Situation
Uganda has one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in the world, with 46% of Ugandans being under 15 years old. This leads to an increased need for energy and land for agriculture.
Driven by these needs, the forest cover in the country continues to decrease, with a dramatic reduction from 24% in 1990 to 9% as of 2015. Reforestation efforts need to increase significantly to counteract this development.
Our Work in Uganda
Through our country program titled “Lasting Solutions”, we address these challenges by reforesting degraded land. We work together with many smallholder farmers and local institutions like churches, schools and NGOs, providing opportunities for long-term, sustainable income through our holistic agroforestry approach. We promote and integrate indigenous tree species and agroforestry in the farmer’s land, reducing their dependence on natural forests for firewood and building materials.
Under the Mass Timber Construction East Africa (MTCEA) project, we also promote the use of mass timber engineered wood technologies both in the construction and timber sector to create a sustainable timber industry.
Our Impact in Uganda
922,611
distributed seedlings
4,251
supported smallholder farmers
1,584
hectares of reforested area
News from Uganda
Climate Change: The Driving Force and Biggest Challenge for Our Tree Planting Projects in Uganda
In May 2024, Fairventures Worldwide reached out to landowners across Uganda who are eager to plant native tree species in key operational areas. After receiving a strong response, 283 farmers with a total of 433.5 hectares of land were selected to participate in this season’s planting efforts.
Benard Ntajumba: Blending Music and Environmental Stewardship in Uganda’s Reforestation Efforts
Meet Benard Ntajumba, our tree nursery coordinator at Fairventures Worldwide in Uganda.
Contact
You have a question about our work in Uganda or would like to cooperate with us in this region? Get in touch!
Jobs
You are interested in joining our Team in Uganda? We are always looking for new talent. Let’s grow together!
Our Partners
We are working with many organizations and institutions in Uganda. Because only together we can achieve great things!