By Kureeba David and Joan Nanteza Community-led conservation is taking root in Rwabagoma, village, Kitenga sub-county Mubende district, where residents are restoring degraded wetlands and protecting remaining natural forests through practical, locally driven actions. The shift is being propelled by targeted support from the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE)... Read More
By David Kureeba Healthy forests and wetlands are the foundation of sustainable communities’ livelihoods. They provide clean water, support biodiversity, regulate local climates, and sustain livelihoods. Yet across Central Uganda, these important ecosystems continue to face growing pressure from deforestation, wetland encroachment, unsustainable agriculture and climate change. To inspire this... Read More
Compiled by Polycarp Omony The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) is empowering women in Uganda’s Albertine region to adopt agroecology as a sustainable solution to growing food insecurity and livelihood challenges caused by the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and other Oil & Gas infrastructure Developments. Communities... Read More
by Ainomugisha Shiba Violent extremism is defined as willingness to use unlawful violence by others, to promote a political, ideological or religious goal. It has also been used interchangeably with “terrorism”. Violent extremism remains a critical challenge to peace, stability, and development in Uganda. Although the country has not experienced... Read More
By Betty Ninsiima On International Women’s Day 2026, NAPE celebrated the courage and leadership of incredible women on the frontlines defending their land, livelihoods and communities against EACOP. These women are greatly affected by the ongoing EACOP activities in the district of Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kikuube and Mubende where during... Read More
By Ainomugisha Shiba The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) joins the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need for collective action... Read More
By Ainomugisha Shiba For the past 15 years in Uganda, Female genital mutilation has been on the helm of violation of women’s rights. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs... Read More
By Ainomugisha Shiba NAPE is implementing a three year project “Nurturing a culture of peace and tolerance in Uganda” and it’s being funded by UN Women and Women International Peace Center in the districts of Kasese and Kotido. We are working to achieve outcome 3 where the goal is that... Read More
By Betty Ninsiima On March 8th, 2025, National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) organized a radio talk show at Community Green Radio in Kiboga for women in radio listeners’ groups to represent the bigger and majority of women to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event brought together women from the... Read More
Community members especially women from the districts of Hoima, Kikuube and Buliisa have hailed NAPE for standing with them during challenging times since oil developments started in their region. NAPE has built the capacity of women and empowered them to know their rights, to know who to engage, how to... Read More