Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise

Her Excellency, the British High Commissioner for Uganda @LisaJChesney congratulates the achievements of METGE for our efforts to distribute 25 million trees. Thank you ! @sizeofwales @UKinUganda

Grevillea is among the seedlings we are distributing freely to communities . We are restoring degraded land, strengthening climate resilience, and empowering farmers with sustainable, long-term benefits Size of Wales Welsh Government #Diolch @sizeofwales

Grevillea Robusta, known for its fast growth, deep roots, and compatibility with crops, its s a farmer-friendly tree that supports both livelihoods and the environment. It improves soil fertility, provides shade for crops,its a perfect fit for agroforestry promoted by METGE.

These seedlings will help restore degraded land, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen climate resilience in local communities. 🌱🌳 For more details and inquiries, call 0783350298. @sizeofwales @WelshGovernment

With the rains arriving, our tree nursery sites across the five districts of Bulambuli, Sironko, Mbale, Manafwa, and Bukedea are ready to distribute free seedlings to farmers and institutions.The nurseries are thriving as young seedlings continue to grow under careful nurturing.

Today,women are not only participating in savings groups they are leading them, managing finances,and shaping households Persons with disabilities are now active members of savings and climate action groups, proving that climate resilience is strongest when no one is left behind.

..inclusive community dialogues, and climate-smart livelihood interventions, the project has challenged long-standing social norms that once excluded women and marginalized groups from decision-making spaces.

“In the past, women were not permitted to join savings groups because they were expected to stay at home. But now, because of the training, many of them take active roles in these groups. For example, my wife is the treasurer of her group-Sam Wasike. @sizeofwales

@sizeofwales @WelshGovernment women in Bumaena were equipped with leadership skills, confidence, and platforms to meaningfully participate in decision-making processes. 💬 “When women lead, communities thrive—and climate action becomes more inclusive and effective.”

Deobrah' election is a testament to what sustained investment in women’s leadership, climate justice, and inclusive governance can achieve at grassroots level. Through the Gender and Climate Justice Project, implemented with support from @sizeofwales and the @WelshGovernment

We held a community engagement meeting in Bukiende Sub-county, Mbale District to celebrate the election of Hon. Deborah Nabulobi as Sub-county Councilor representing Bumaena Parish. @sizeofwales @WelshGovernment

Through improved understanding of conservation and access to alternative livelihoods, communities are becoming active partners in protecting biodiversity rather than drivers of degradation.

In addition, with support from Admiral , METGE is restoring 44 hectares of a degraded strip within the park under the TPIL Project. This initiative builds on METGE’s earlier successes, where 108 hectares were already restored in Ganzo and Mayiyi parishes in Bulambuli District.

With support from Admiral Group Plc, we supported four community groups in Kinyofu and Gabugoto parishes in Masira Subcounty with beehives as part of a livelihood-centered conservation approach. @sizeofwales @WelshGovernment

This initiative builds on our earlier successes, where METGE has already restored 108 hectares in Ganzo and Mayiyi parishes in Bulambuli.

We conducted a joint monitoring exercise with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Bulambuli Local Government, Masira Sub-county officials, and community groups to fast-track tree planting activities inside Mount Elgon National Park in Masira Sub-county. @sizeofwales

With support from @AdmiralLife , METGE is restoring 44 hectares of a degraded strip within the park under the Tree Planting for Improved Livelihoods (TPIL) Project contributing to biodiversity recovery, strengthening climate resilience, and improving community livelihoods.

Deborah also serves as the NRM Women’s League Chairperson for Bumaena Village,Bumaena Parish, Bukiende Sub-county, Mbale District.In addition, she is the Secretary of the Bumaena Tsotsowana CLA Savings and Loans Association.

Deborah Nabulobi has been elected as the Sub-county Councilor representing Bumaena Parish in Bukiende Sub-county,Mbale District in the Uganda 2026 general elections.Her rise to leadership is a direct outcome of the Gender and Climate Justice Programme, supported by @sizeofwales

In March 2025, Deborah was invited to Wales to participate in International Women’s Day celebrations, in recognition of her outstanding commitment to climate change action and her strong advocacy for women’s empowerment