About

Who are we

YLEC Uganda is a non-profit environmental organisation that is registered with the Registrar of companies in Uganda. We have operated in over 10 districts including Kampala, Soroti, Mukono, Budaka, Mbale, Bududa, Kapchorwa, Butambala and Moroto. In these districts YLEC Uganda has worked in collaboration with other actors with complimentary visions.

We take advantage of our network to undertake public awareness, training, advocacy and research in environmental conservation and at the same offer extension services at we pursue participatory approaches to enable communities respond to challenges to sustainable development.

Background

We have a background as an environmental youth engagement workshop series developed collaboratively by a group of researchers, representatives of environmental organizations and young environmental leaders in Bangladesh, Canada, Germany, India, Uganda, and the United States.

Strategic direction

Our Vision

To be the leading green organization in Africa engaging the youth in tackling environmental degradation and promoting environmental sustainability

Our Mission

To involve the youth from diverse fields in solving environmental problems geared towards environmental sustainability by doing research, imparting knowledge and capacity building in the society

Core Values

Innovativeness
Collaboration
Integrity
Equality
Professionalism

Structure

YLEC Uganda is a non-profit environmental organisation that is registered with the Registrar of companies in Uganda. We have operated in over 10 districts including Kampala, Soroti, Mukono, Budaka, Mbale, Bududa, Kapchorwa, Butambala and Moroto. In these districts YLEC Uganda has worked in collaboration with other actors with complimentary visions.

We take advantage of our network to undertake public awareness, training, advocacy and research in environmental conservation and at the same offer extension services at we pursue participatory approaches to enable communities respond to challenges to sustainable development.

MEET OUR TEAM

Prof. Frank Mugagga

Co-Founder &Board Chairperson

Allan Lukyamuzi

Co-Founder

Richard Tusabe

Co-Founder

Annet Nakkazi

Human Resource Manager

Tonny Mathias Jr

M&E Officer

Denis Ikanza

Head of Field Operations

Sharifa Migamba

Asst. Admin

Emmanuel Muyingo

Livelihoods Officer

Opolot Isaac

Energy & Environment Officer

Andrew Kintu

Programs Manager
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