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The A Rocha Uganda Initiative

The A Rocha Uganda Initiative was launched in Kampala in August 2006. Our goal is to restore degraded environments, conserve nature and increase awareness of the value of the sustainable use of natural resources in the local communities.

A growing number of people are volunteering with us and providing support and encouragement in remarkable ways.

We have begun our work in schools, churches and two communities that have shown an interest in getting to know about A Rocha. The Initiative is growing stronger every day and we find joy in the work as the vision spreads and people respond to the call of God.

Lubigi wetland

Children collecting dirty water − one of the aims of the new project is to work with the people of Namungoona village to improve their water quality.

The Lubigi wetland is the largest remaining wetland in Kampala District. During one of our visits we recorded African Jacana, Black-headed Weaver, Hadada Ibis, Hamerkop, African Pied Crow, Crested Crane, Black-headed Heron, Common Bulbul and egrets. Vervet Monkeys, tortoises, mudfish and lungfish can still be found here. However, due to the current rate of encroachment by urban farmers and slum settlers, garbage disposal from the surrounding communities, and other damaging activities, the wetland’s survival is threatened.

The Initiative is beginning two projects with the neighbouring communities which will bring health benefits for them, highlight the importance of the swamp’s ecological services and eventually protect this important natural resource.