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In a bid to build climate-resilient communities, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) in partnership with Natural Resource Defence Initiative (NRDI) has embarked on a tree-planting project in schools across Kabarole District. The initiative, dubbed “Greening Uganda Schools,” aims to educate children on the benefits of trees in combating climate change effects.
On Friday, last week, the two organizations distributed trees to schools Mugusu Town Council, Karago Town council and Kicwamba sub-county, Kabarole District. This exercise is part of a broader effort to promote environmental conservation and sustainability.
Children as champions of Environmental restoration
According to Waddell Stephen Ainganiza, Founder and Executive Director of PLANE, human activities have significantly degraded the environment, leading to reduced forest cover. “We are using children to plant trees, educating them to value and respect nature for a brighter future,” he emphasized.
Waddell expressed delight in learning that trees planted in October 2023 had grown well, commending Madam Jane Katusabe, Head Teacher of Kaboyo Primary School in Mugusu Town Council, for her school’s efforts in nurturing the trees.
The project will continue next week in Kibasi and Kijura Town Councils before the schools break off for holidays. Through this initiative, PLANE and NRDI aim to empower young minds with knowledge on environmental conservation and promote sustainable practices for a greener Uganda.
