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How our Journey Began

CERD-UG was legally registered in 2018 after the Agro-ecology project in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences funded by Sida.

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About CERD-UG

From 2020 to 2024, CERD-UG operated nationally in Uganda

Focusing on environmental and natural resource management with the primary goal of ecosystem conservation. The organization carried out several activities promoting sustainable practices and community involvement, aiming to align environmental health with community well-being.

These efforts led to notable achievements in conservation and local development.

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6 Years in Business
6 Years of Impact & Influence
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How We Make a Difference

School Children & Youth

School Children & Youth

Graduates and students of Agro-ecology can find a practical home at CERD-UG. Additionally, young school children are taught to appreciate and respect nature, knowing that every component of the ecosystem affects and benefits the other in one way or another for overall sustainability.

Policy & Systems Thinking

Policy & Systems Thinking

CERD-UG also influences policymakers to engage in participatory and systems thinking approaches in development planning and management. Our goal is to apply our extensive experience in working with the agro-ecosystem to bring about development policy change, improve people's livelihoods, and contribute to achieving food and nutrition security.

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CERD-UG aims to co-create an ecosystems and systems thinking approach in research, education and community engagement.

Our goal is to apply our extensive experience in working with the agro-ecosystem to bring about development policy change, improve people's livelihoods, and contribute to achieving food and nutrition security.

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Leadership & Expertise

Graduates and students of Agro-ecology can find a practical home at CERD-UG. Our team brings decades of experience in ecosystem research, policy, and community development.

Prof. Charles Ssekyewa

Prof. Charles Ssekyewa

Director-Innovations and Grants Management

Dr. Stella Namanji

Dr. Stella Namanji

Director Research, Environmental Education and Policy analysis.

Ms Connie Ssewanziri

Ms Connie Ssewanziri

Director: Co-learning and School Programs management

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Our goal is to apply our extensive experience in working with the agro-ecosystem to bring about development policy change, improve people's livelihoods, and contribute to achieving food and nutrition security.