On the far western edge of Uganda lie the Rwenzori Mountains. From the district town of Kasese you take a road that follows the Nyamwamba River up into the mountains. The views as you climb are stunning. At around 3,000 metres above sea level you’ll reach Mbunga and will find a one-roomed office with a tin roof.

The women of Uganda share their stories of change, hope and empowerment.

With training and resources, smallholder farmers in Mbunga sub-county, Uganda are transforming their lives and restoring agricultural landscapes by planting trees and keeping bees.

In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.

In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.

James and the team in Africa recently visited our partners in Uganda to see how communities are planting trees that build resilience and transform landscapes for a better future.

We had the chance to interview Margret Masika, one of the chairwomen of the Alpha Women Empowerment Initiative (AWEI), a tree planting organisation near Kasese in Uganda.

The Alpha Women's Empowerment Initiative is making strides in promoting environmental sustainability through their Grafted Mango Tree Planting Project. With the help of ITF and Wessanen UK, over 300 women have been mobilised to plant trees and improve nutrition and income in their communities.