Buhweju,Uganda – Community transformation in Buhweju District is being driven by the Buhweju Community Transformation Initiative Limited and the Centre for Integrated Community Development – Uganda, with a focus on agriculture, eco-tourism, education, and youth empowerment.
The Chairperson for Gender Affairs at BCTI, Hon. Annet Nnamara Oyes, is now the Buhweju District Woman MP-elect and is awaiting swearing-in. Through BCTI’s pillars of Income, Wealth Creation, Education, and Networking, she has worked to improve people’s living standards across the district.
*Key Transformation Initiatives*
*Agriculture and Food Security:* BCTI, under the leadership of Annet Nnamara Byamukama, has distributed high-quality maize seeds to combat food insecurity following severe weather. The initiative encourages farmers to increase production for better incomes. A model farm has also been established in Rwengwe Sub-county to promote modern farming practices.
*Eco-Tourism and Culture:* CICD-Uganda, in partnership with BCTI, has launched the Buhweju Ecotourism and Cultural Initiative. The project promotes local attractions such as the source of River Rwizi, waterfalls, and caves to boost tourism and preserve heritage.
*Youth Empowerment and Sports:* BCTI is investing in sports infrastructure, including jerseys and balls, to promote talent. It has also initiated the “Go Back to Buhweju” program to improve school performance and encourage youth to contribute to local development.
*Infrastructure and Investment:* Initiatives include developing the Caravan Lounge to attract local investment and partnering on a tea factory to increase household incomes.
*Community Development:* BCTI is setting up village-level groups to educate residents on government programs, with a target of creating about 20,000 jobs.
These efforts, often carried out in partnership with CICD-Uganda, aim to foster local ownership and build economic resilience in the district.
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