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#CommonGroundUg implemented by @WURenvironment & @ISSDUGANDA aims at restoring resilient farmer communities and watershed in highlands of #Uganda @NLinUganda

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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
3 days
A team from @WURenvironment is in Kigezi and Elgon regions visiting communities to see the progress so for. In Kigezi the team was impressed to see how communities are implementing SLUM and AGRITECH practices which have reduced erosion. @NLinUganda @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
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Restoration work taking shape in Musandama community in @NtorokoD. Farmers have started giving testimony about the reducing amount of water reaching down stream. Thanks to @CommonGroundUg @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
10 days
Nyambigha community also planted grasses on Kabilanzo 2 site to stabilize the soils and stone lines as Sustainable Land Management practices. This was done in close supervision of the project staff who guided them. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
10 days
Nyambigha community in @NtorokoD are engaging in collective actions on Kabilanzo 2 restoration site. The community is using stone lines (bunds) as a way to catch water where it falls. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
11 days
Road construction is progressing well in Kigezi region. Our Engineer on ground gives an update. Thanks to @NLinUganda for funding such a cause that is aimed at connecting communities to marketing centres and other services. @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
14 days
Our farmers are attending the Rwenzori seed and food fair in Fort Portal city. The farmers trained by @CommonGroundUg are exiting various activities including vegetables, food crops, crafts among others. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
15 days
Staffs are being trained in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (diagnostics and management strategies (organic and conventional), soil fertility management (Organic and inorganic means) and adult Learning and facilitation methodologies @WURenvironment @NLinUganda @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
15 days
Staffs are being trained in Integrated Pest Management (diagnostics and management strategies (organic and conventional), soil fertility management (Organic and inorganic means) and adult Learning and facilitation methodologies @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda @WUR_WCDI
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Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda
22 days
While in Karamoja, female ambassadors recorded a statement to highlight empowering women is not only about fairness & equality; it is about unlocking Uganda’s full potential. Together we rise, together we win! #womenuganda2025+ @DKambUganda @magsgaynor @SwedeninUG @FrederiekeQ
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
22 days
@CommonGroundUg is continuing to empower farmers to restore the degraded hills in Rwenzori through establishing community tree nursery beds for indigenous tree species. @ntvuganda documented the progress @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda https://t.co/fV0xfYSAL6
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
22 days
Integrated Farmer Trainers (IFTs) under @CommonGroundUg are establishing Demo plots for vegetables in Nyabikungu community in @NtorokoD . The vegetables will be used for supporting the establishment of Kitchen gardens for nutrition. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUga
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
23 days
Community members of Wananzofu in Bunabutiti subcounty Bududa District are continuing with efforts to plant indigenous tree species from their community nursery bed supported by @CommonGroundUg. The aim is to restore their degraded hills. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
23 days
Farmers from Bumushico community in Bududa District have started making stone bands on Nasimba restoration site. The aim is to control erosion but also to create more space for farming. Initially the area was abandoned because of stones. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
1 month
Road construction in Kigezi region is progressing well, facilitated by @CommonGroundUg and the target is to construct 28Kilometers of roads (02 in Kisoro, 04 in Rubanda and 04 in Kabale). https://t.co/TqeIUcl7a3 @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
1 month
Community members of Mujunju 1 in Kibiito S/C in @bunyangabu are undergoing training on Community Strengthening (Leadership and givernance). The aim is to build social cohesion among the communities. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
1 month
Road construction is on going on Kagano Road in Kisoro district. The 2.5KM Road will enable farmers access market of their agricultural produce (onions, Irish potatoes, cabbages and sorghum) and other social amenities . @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
2 months
Itojo Community Road is now fully operational after successful completion by @CommonGroundUg . The 3.5KM road connects Itojo community to Kakindo in Karugutu sub county. The road is to boost access to markets and other social amenities. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
2 months
in the @DailyMonitor News paper and Online, @CommonGroundUg feature on how it has supported communities in Kigezi restore the degraded Kigezi hills using community nursery beds. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda @KabaleCaritas https://t.co/A0R76s7E4m
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@CommonGroundUg
CommonGround Project
2 months
On @TayariWestTV @CommonGroundUg feature on how it is supporting communities in Rwenzori to restore the degraded hills through establishment of community nursery beds. Communities have started planting them. @NLinUganda @WURenvironment @ISSDUganda
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