UWCI – Nonprofit Conservation Organisation – Conservation Through Empowering Communities

Wildlife

We Care About People and

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We're Empowering
Local Communities

We train women to have income generating skills

Farming & Beekeeping

UWCI empowers poor communities with seedlings to avoid
poaching of wildlife

Community Mindset Change and Support

Let us join hands and protect wildlife through Empowering local communities around the National parks to eliminate Poarching

Training in hands-on skills.

We train locals to have hands-on skills that brings a better way to earn a living without poaching. This has enabled cohabitation between people and animals

Onion Farming

Onion Farming is one the cash crop grown around Mgahinga GNP, UWCI empowers poor communities with seedlings to avoid poaching of wildlife.

We Are The Best Conservationists in Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks

At U.W.C.I, we are dedicated to the preservation and protection of wildlife and their natural habitats. Our mission is to combat the growing threats of habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change that endanger countless species in Uganda.

Through innovative conservation programs, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships, we strive to create a sustainable future where humans and animals coexist harmoniously. By advocating for policy changes, conducting vital research, and empowering local communities, we aim to safeguard biodiversity for generations to come.

VISION

Our vision is Healthy and safe wildlife, self-reliance and community empowerment.

MISSION

The mission is to improve the quality standards of living for communities neighboring protected areas through holistic and sustainable programs that meet the essential community and wildlife need.

MOTTO

Conservation through empowering communities

Our Scope

We inspire and help the locals

We believe that every creature plays a vital role in the web of life, and their survival is intrinsically linked to our own. Through on-the-ground conservation projects, community education, and advocacy, we strive to create a future where wildlife thrives and biodiversity flourishes.

Our work spans across areas around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi National Park, where we collaborate with local communities, scientists, and policymakers to implement sustainable solutions. From rescuing and rehabilitating injured animals to combating illegal wildlife trade, we are committed to making a tangible difference.