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?
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 position these rural women entrepreneurs for economic independence and sustainable growth.
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 soils are a non-renewable resource. It takes over 1000 years to
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 rural areas. Investing in soil conservation and sustainable farming practices is
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 path forward, offering a sustainable approach to farming that builds on
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 use 3-stone stoves like Josephine’s. These stoves harm the environment and
We are an NGO that is helping rural smallholder farmers in Uganda to grow their way out of extreme poverty. We do this by promoting sustainable agriculture, climate change mitigation actions and amplifying women’s inclusive in community development.
Bujwahya, Nyantonzi Road.
PO Box 490940, Hoima.
Phone: +256 393 248 641
Email: info@shcan.org
