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Welcome to Trees for Uganda

We are delighted to welcome you to Trees for Uganda. Thank you for visiting and taking the time to learn about our work. Together, we are building a future where communities thrive in harmony with nature.


Trees for Uganda is a registered social enterprise dedicated to uplifting rural households in Northern Uganda through sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to empower communities with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to improve livelihoods while restoring and protecting the environment.

We promote climate-smart agriculture, tree planting, and conservation initiatives that enhance food security, increase household income, and rebuild ecosystems. At the same time, we strengthen financial resilience through our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), encouraging a culture of disciplined saving, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Through our programs, community members gain:

  • Access to financial literacy and savings opportunities
  • Linkages to formal banking and financial systems
  • Skills in sustainable farming and agribusiness
  • Opportunities to invest in income-generating activities

By integrating environmental action with economic empowerment, we are creating lasting, community-driven change.

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Theory of Change – Trees for Uganda

Trees for Uganda believes that environmental restoration and economic empowerment must go hand in hand to create lasting change in rural communities.

Our Approach

We implement an integrated, community-driven model that combines:

Environmental Restoration

  • Tree planting and agroforestry
  • Community nurseries
  • Climate-smart agriculture practices

Financial Inclusion

  • Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
  • Financial literacy and business training
  • Linkages to formal financial institutions

Livelihood Development

  • Sustainable agriculture and value addition
  • Agribusiness and income diversification
  • Vocational skills and entrepreneurship support

Our  Partners