Who we are
Generations Root Foundation is based in Uganda and all our activities are currently focused on this great African nation. We started our operations in the Eastern district of Buyende from where our activities are then to spread to the rest of the parts of the country
Lufafa Godfrey
FOUNDER
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Our Core Values
Education
We believe that knowledge empowers individuals and communities to act for the environment.
Community Engagement
We work hand in hand with communities, ensuring conservation benefits everyone.
Integrity
We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.
Sustainability
We promote practices and solutions that preserve natural resources and ecosystems for the long term.
Innovation
We embrace creative approaches, from education to ecosystem restoration to solve environmental challenges
Youth Empowerment
We prioritise children and youth, equipping them with skills and experiences that inspire lifelong stewardship.
OUR STORY
In 2018, shortly after registration, the Foundation began work in Buyende District, focusing on the search for the endangered Shoebill Stork. During this time, Lake Nakuwa- one of Uganda’s 10 RAMSAR sites- had been overtaken by the invasive weed Salvinia molesta.
Working closely with NARO’s Invasive Species Coordination Unit, LDS Church, and community volunteers, we introduced a biological agent (weevils) that successfully eradicated the weed within one year.
Two years later, fish populations began to recover, and sightings of the Shoebill slowly returned—bringing hope to communities who depend on the lake. This successful intervention strengthened our commitment to conservation, youth engagement, and environmental restoration.
OUR PROJECTS
Our projects empower young people, restore ecosystems, and protect Uganda’s natural heritage through education, conservation, and community engagement, we create lasting change for both people and nature.
Tree Planting Initiative
The Tree Planting Initiative restores the environment while enriching school communities with fruit trees, shade trees, and protective hedges. Our work focuses on planting Breadfruit and other fruit species that support nutrition, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Bee Keeping for Conservation
The Beekeeping for Conservation Project promotes sustainable beekeeping as a tool for ecological protection and community empowerment. Using our natural forest apiary, we train learners and farmers in beekeeping techniques that protect pollinators.
Environmental Education
This project delivers dynamic environmental education to children and youth through school visits, nature walks, birdwatching excursions, and conservation clubs. Our goal is to nurture a generation that understands nature and actively works to protect it.
NEWS & UPDATES
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