Project Description Region: Africa Country: Uganda Location: Kiboga Total Budget: $99,897 Areas of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment, Water, sanitation and hygiene, Community economic development, The environment Project Title: Forest Restoration, Biodiversity Enhancement, and Community Livelihood Development Location: Kasejjere Parish, Lwamata Subcounty, Kiboga District, Uganda (Gunga Central Forest Reserve) Duration: 5 Years Host Club: Rotary Club of Kiboga, District 9213 (Uganda) Seeking: International Partner Rotary Club(s) and Technical Partners Overview The Rotary Club of Kiboga, in partnership with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Rotary Vijana Poa, Community Forest Management (CFM) Groups, and Rotary Community Corps (RCCs), is leading a five-year initiative to restore 100 hectares of degraded forest within the Gunga Central Forest Reserve. The project integrates environmental restoration, biodiversity conservation, and community livelihood development. Objectives Restore degraded land using indigenous tree species such as mahogany, Milicia excelsa (muvule), and medicinal trees. Rehabilitate 10 natural water sources within the Muzizi River catchment. Register and strengthen Rotary Community Corps (RCCs) for long-term stewardship. Introduce apiculture (beekeeping) to create sustainable livelihoods and support pollination. Protect wildlife species, including monkeys, reptiles, and birds. Build youth and community capacity through mindset-change programs under Rotary Vijana Poa. Expected Outcomes 100 hectares of forest are restored and sustainably managed. Enhanced biodiversity and protected wildlife habitats. 200 youth trained in apiculture, water source maintenance, and environmental management. Improved ecosystem services: water regulation, soil stabilisation, and carbon sequestration. Creation of green jobs, improved household incomes, and potential carbon credit revenue. Sustainability The project embeds long-term sustainability through RCC leadership, youth enterprises, and community forest management groups. Income-generating components (apiculture and carbon credits) will sustain conservation efforts beyond the project timeline. Continuous mentorship by Rotary Vijana Poa ensures community ownership and lasting behavioural change. Contact Rotary Club of Kiboga Email: kt910a@gmail.com | Phone: +256 789 558115 Primary Host Partner District: 9213 Rotary Club of: Kiboga Primary Contact: Amos Kalumba Email: kt910a@gmail.com Primary International Partner We are looking for a Club partner. Click here to pledge support for this project. Recording a pledge will make you the Primary International Partner for this project. Project Status Need $94,897 This project needs to receive some pledges to go to the next level. Please check the "Financing" tab to see the list of current pledges. Once the amount pledged is equal to the project budget, the status of the project will be automatically changed to "Fully Pledged". Click here to pledge support for this project. Project listed for the 2025-26 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Kiboga (9213) 16-Oct-25 $5,000 $0 $5,000 Remaining Amount to Raise Additional Club Contribution (Needed) - Add a contribution $94,897 - $94,897 Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation - $0 $0 Total $99,897 Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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