Climate Education and Awareness Program
Objective:
Educate Ugandan communities, especially youth, about climate change, sustainable practices, and their role in combating its effects.
Background
Studies by various groups estimate that 70% of Ugandans are unaware of the causes and impacts of climate change, despite experiencing extreme weather events like prolonged droughts and unpredictable rains. For example, in 2016, droughts devastated 1.3 million people in Karamoja, yet many attributed it to natural cycles rather than environmental degradation.
This knowledge gap underscores the need for the Green Caravan Initiative to educate communities on climate change, empowering them with knowledge to adopt sustainable practices and mitigate its impacts.
Through awareness campaigns, the initiative can transform attitudes and foster resilience against Uganda’s growing climate challenges.
Activities:
- Developing and distributing climate education toolkits (e.g., posters, storybooks, and activity manuals in English and local languages).
- Organize workshops in schools and universities on climate action, renewable energy, and sustainable practices.
- Conducting teacher training programs to equip educators with knowledge about climate change.
F. A. Q's
- We are a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Uganda dedicated to empowering communities to combat climate change, adapt to its impacts, and lead sustainable lives.
- We achieve this through education, community projects, and advocacy for environmentally friendly practices.
Our primary goals are:
- To raise awareness about climate change and its impacts.
- To empower communities with knowledge and tools to adapt to climate change.
- To promote sustainable practices such as renewable energy, tree planting, and waste management.
- To advocate for policies that support environmental conservation and climate resilience.
We fight climate change through:
- Education and Awareness: Conducting workshops, seminars, and campaigns to educate communities about climate change.
- Community Projects: Implementing initiatives like tree planting, clean energy adoption, and sustainable agriculture.
- Advocacy: Working with policymakers to promote environmentally friendly policies and practices.
Our programs are open to everyone, including Local communities in Uganda, schools and educational institutions, farmers and agricultural cooperatives, youth groups and women’s organizations, volunteers and partners who share our vision.
You can get involved by:
- Volunteering: Join our team and contribute your skills to our projects.
- Donating: Support our initiatives financially or through in-kind contributions.
- Partnering: Collaborate with us on community projects or advocacy efforts.
