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Ekkula Initiative (UEI)

Uganda Ekkula Initiative (UEI) is a non profit organization registered in Uganda which is dedicated to protecting and conserving Uganda’s healthy land, freshwater, national parks and protected areas by partnering with local communities to support programs focusing on education, conservation, and community empowerment. We do this through a range of projects. “Ekkula” is a local Luganda word that primarily means something prestigious. In other words “Uganda the pearl of Africa”

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We have on going projects and campaigns which you can sponsor. Check our projects.
General Donation
Donate to Uganda Ekkula to support the continuation of our conservation efforts.
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Eliminating Extinction
Uganda

“The Pearl of Africa”

George Churchill, the then Prime Minister of Britain, after touring Africa concluded that Uganda was indeed the “Pearl of Africa.” Indeed he was right. The River Nile, one of the longest rivers in the world, starts its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea, from Uganda. The country is home to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and second largest fresh water lake in the world. The lake has beautiful white sand beaches, with cool fresh lake breezes. Mt. Rwenzori, considered as the third highest mountain in Africa, is also in Uganda. More than half of the 600 still living mountain gorillas in the world are found in Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks in Uganda. In addition, Uganda boasts of varieties of wildlife available in its African savannah national parks, game reserves, forests reserves and swamps. Uganda has over 1,061 species of birds so far recorded.

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From the endangered mountain gorilla to the African elephant and lion, ganda is home to a wide variety of animal species. Preserving Uganda’s wildlife habitats is critical for the lives of local people as well as the survival of these species and the ecosystems on which they depend.

Both inside and outside of protected areas, there is a high density and diversity of species. However, a number of factors, including poaching, encroachment, habitat loss and degradation, conflicts between people and wildlife, and climate change, pose a threat to this richness.

How can we help wildlife
1. Don’t eat bushmeat from endangered or protected wildlife.

2. Grow native plants, trees and medicinal herbs in your school, home or on communal land and encourage other people to protect and care for them.

3. Develop woodlots to reduce pressure on wildlife habitats.

4. Report people in possession of illegal animals or wildlife to the concerned authorities.

5. Reduce over consumption of resources that have a direct impact to wildlife survival such as firewood etc.

6. Report people dealing in pet trade.

7. Don’t hunt or report those engaged in illegal and unregulated hunting practices.

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What We Do?

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Uganda Ekkula Initiative (UEI)

How We Serve?
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Activities Taken By Us To Protect & Conserve

Engaging the community is a critical area of focus for Uganda Ekkula Initiative. To this end, the following activities will be undertaken by Uganda Ekkula Initiative:

Coordinate domestic and international efforts to protect, restore, and enhance the diverse wildlife and their habitats with a focus on species of international concern.
Protection of the natural areas most essential to human well-being through innovative solutions
Focus on healthy forests, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems which are the lifeline for Millions of people.
Protect critically important natural areas, benefiting communities around them that rely on nature for clean air, fresh water and food.
Mitigating human and wildlife conflict
Improving livelihoods of communities close to protected areas.

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We are here to boost the conservation of Uganda Wildlife Animals

We are here to conserve and protect so with us serving there is goal to achieve. with a mission and vision that distinguishes us from the other and bringing us up front to be the trustworthy and caring partner you need to conserve and protect.

Our Mission
Initiatives mission is to study, conserve, protect, restore, and perpetuate forests, wetlands, fish & wildlife. Our mission is to partner with local communities to support programs focusing on education, conservation, and community empowerment by encouraging communities to learn to positively value wildlife and nature as resources for improving their own wellbeing and achieve long term conservation.
Our Vision
We imagine a healthy, prosperous Environment in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth.
Our Goal
Our goal is to conserve threatened, endangered and less known species and restore the ecosystems they live in and put measures to protect them from the poachers

Wildlife Preservation & Conservation Education centre

This conservation education program includes material we have done for a complete cirricula for schools. Each school should have an adequate supply of the reading and education materials we have created.

Wildlife Sanctuary

This is an area of land demarcated for the animal preserve and will have the Conservation Center located on it. The design of which you have. It will act as a teaching center for both adults & children, as a training center, as accomadation for overseas guests, offices, be the center of conservation education in the area, be a center for the coordination of anti-poaching strategies in the area in which it is located, and a wildlife rehabilitation and medical center.

Wildlife Preservation & Conservation Education centre

This conservation education program includes material we have done for a complete cirricula for schools. Each school should have an adequate supply of the reading and education materials we have created.

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For any inquiries call the hotline: +256772879957

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We have on going projects and campaigns which you can sponsor. Check our projects.

Sponsor! General Donation

Donate to Uganda Ekkula to support the continuation of our conservation efforts.

Donate! Become a Volunteer

Passionate about conservation? Volunteer with Uganda Ekkula initiative

Join Us! Take Part in Event

Join us at a one time event, contact us to find out the upcoming events you can attend.

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Our Ongoing Projects

Conservation of the Ankole Long horned Cattle
Conservation of the Ankole Long horned Cattle

Campaign to conserve the ingenious Ankole Long horned cattle and stop their population from dwindling due pressure from new improved breeds which farmers are shifting to.

Conserve the IK People
Conserve the IK People

UEI supports the IK indigenous people in their efforts to protect their culture and habitats and secure economic independence. The Ik people sometimes called Teuso (literally meaning ‘poor people of dogs, without cattle or guns.’)

Ssese Islands Protected Area
Ssese Islands Protected Area

UEI follows a phased approach and focuses on the core operation and capacity building needed, as well as on key strategic issues such as island restoration, fisheries management and tourism development.

Clean Lakes and Rivers
Clean Lakes and Rivers

These are clean-up actions on beaches, lakes, rivers and swamps all over the country. These litter collections are organized by volunteers with the support from our partners.

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