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Cherishing the incredible ground we walk on

Cherishing the incredible ground we walk on

Beneath our feet lies a living, breathing ecosystem that sustains us in ways we often take for granted. Did you know that soil is a non-renewable resource, taking over 1000 years to form just 1 cm?
Empowering rural Women entrepreneurs through Microloans

Microloans Are Inspiring Growth For 5 Women Entrepreneurs

Our initiative to support rural women entrepreneurs through micro-loans gave five women from two of our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) $300 each to expand their small businesses. Combined with entrepreneurship and financial training, the project will aim to…
The Danish Pyrolysis & Biochar Forum

The Awe-inspiring Danish Pyrolysis & Biochar Forum

Roskilde University became the meeting place for future pyrolysis innovations, with almost 200 participants, leading companies and researchers who are both dedicated and highly competent when it comes to exploring and developing pyrolysis technologies in Denmark. Few people know that…
Healthy soil is a prerequisite for productive agriculture

Why Soil Health is important for Rural Development

Soil health is the foundation of sustainable rural development, playing a critical role in food security, economic growth, and climate change resilience. Healthy soil supports higher agricultural productivity, combats climate change by sequestering carbon, and improves water management in vulnerable…
Soil Health Improvement experiments in Hoima

Agroecology: The path to Sustainable farming in Uganda

In Uganda, smallholder farmers are the backbone of our food system, responsible for most of the country’s agricultural production. However, they face significant challenges, from climate change and resource constraints to limited access to markets and technology. Agroecology provides a…
How a Gasifier Stove has changed Josephine’s life

How a Gasifier Stove has improved Josephine’s life

Meet Josephine, a 58-year-old farmer who lives with her grandchildren in one village in Hoima. She is a beneficiary of a gasifier stove which was donated by a friend through our GlobalGiving campaign. More than 94% of rural families in Uganda…