Size of Wales is delighted to announce a new project that promotes women’s participation in climate justice and natural resource management in Uganda.
The project will be run by partners Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE), the International Tree Foundation (ITF) and Masaka District Landcare Chapter Leadership (MADLACC).
Project details
In Uganda, inequitable distribution of power, resources and responsibilities in favour of men has resulted in women and girls being partially/fully excluded from political, economic and social-economic spheres in society.
By integrating a special focus on gender into agriculture-related climate change activities and policy, this project will enable rural women to become important agents of change. A gender assessment will also be carried out to better understand current challenges and opportunities regarding women’s participation.
Based on the results of this assessment, the project will support women with tailor-made training, networking and access to resources Such as seed funds, organic fertilisers, equipment, beehives to set up nature-friendly initiatives. The project will document and share best practices and lessons learnt and inspiring case studies amongst partners in Wales and Africa and the Welsh public.

A photo of the Mpugwe women’s group from the Masaka region