SLAC Uganda

we’re growing forests, restoring biodiversity, and building a greener future for all. 🌍💚 #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #VolunteerPower #Reforestation #Kagadi #SLAC

Tree Planting Day in Kagadi A big milestone for our Kagadi site! 🌳 Over 2,000 tree seedlings were planted during our latest tree-planting session — a major gap-filling effort made possible thanks to the energy and dedication of dozens of local volunteers. 💪🏾 Together, 1/2

oil distillation. 🌿 We’re truly grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they made on our project and community. 💚 #Volunteers #Agroforestry #WWOOF #CommunityDevelopment #Sustainability #Uganda 2/2

Meet Our Volunteers Raf & Rose! Meet Raf and Rose from the UK 🇬🇧, who spent several weeks volunteering in our Buseesa Demonstration Forest! Through the WWOOF platform, they came to experience authentic Ugandan village life while learning about agroforestry and essential 1/2

a simple yet powerful opportunity for self-sustainability and entrepreneurship. We’re proud to support women in turning knowledge into income and independence! #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #SkillTraining #CommunityDevelopment #Uganda #Sustainability

Petroleum Jelly Making Workshop Empowering women through skills and self-reliance! Our team recently conducted a petroleum jelly–making workshop, attended by over 30 local women. Participants learned how to produce high-quality jelly using locally available materials — 1/2

Thank you, Father Andrew, for your inspiring visit and for your commitment to creation care. #Environment #Sustainability #Community #FaithAndAction #SLAC #Omuti #Uganda

We’re always happy to receive visitors from all corners of Uganda! This week we were honored to welcome Father Kahwa Andrew from Bujuni, who shares our deep passion for protecting the environment and promoting sustainable livelihoods. 1/2

Here you see young Aaron learning how to set up his own mushroom bottle 🍶👦 This is how we plant the seeds for the next generation of farmers—through hands-on, organic, and biodiverse agriculture 2/2 #Agroforestry #OrganicFarming #MushroomFarming #SLACUganda #YouthEmpowerment

🍄 Growing Mushrooms in Our Agroforest. In our small production unit on the Buseesa farm, we’re doing something quite rare for Uganda: growing mushrooms! It’s not just exciting for the farmers who visit us—but also for the local children. 1/2

the grass simply wasn’t available. That tells you everything about why this work matters. We’re also testing walls and fences made from plastic waste. Check it out! 👇 #PlasticRecycling #EcoBuilding #SustainableConstruction #SLACUganda #GreenInnovation

♻️ Our Bottle House Is Almost Done! After using over 14,000 plastic bottles, clay, and earth, our eco-hut is entering its final phase! Currently, it’s being plastered to withstand the rain 🌧️ We had hoped for a grass-thatched roof—but due to environmental degradation, 1/2

Nothing prepared me for the shock that is the change in the @Parliament_Ug Speaker's budget! 2015/16 - 2.3 billion. (@RebeccaKadagaUG) 2021/22 - 3.9 billion. (@JacobOulanyah) 2023/24 - 13 billion. (@AnitahAmong) 2024/25 - 19 billion. (@AnitahAmong) @AnitahAmong's donation budget in 2024/25 alone is TWICE what was the speaker's entire budget in 2015/16! BRUH!

This young lady @ShammyUganda was pepper-sprayed yesterday by @PoliceUg as the unprofessional force brutally arrested 11 other climate justice activist who were protesting against Stanbic Bank's investment in the EACOP project. #StopPoliceBrutalityUG

On Wednesday, the ICJ, while ruling on a case brought before it in 2019... ruled that countries could take legal action against each other over climate change, including historic emissions of planet warming gases... monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/ed…

The ICC’s ruling is a chance for us to wake up from our slumber and take deliberate steps to save our environment and do it within our means. #MonitorUpdates monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/ed…

we’re glad we saved this piece of land to give nature a chance 💚 #ReforestationMatters #LandRestoration #SatelliteForChange #SLACUganda 2/2

🌍 A Bittersweet Snapshot from Buseesa Check out this satellite photo. The dark green area? That’s our forest. The contrast with the neighboring land is stark. Yes, a few neighbors are now planting trees too—but it's clear that our work here has only just began. Still, 1/2

A meeting with ZONTA Club Vechta-Diepholz, which supports women and girls worldwide And inspiring discussions at three church communities! We’re so grateful for every opportunity to share SLAC’s mission and build meaningful connections across continents 2/2

🎤 SLAC Talks & Outreach in Germany With Hannah back in Germany, our outreach is buzzing! This month: 🏫 A school visit to Liebfrauenschule Vechta 💻 An online talk for the Ursulaschule in Osnabrück 1/2