Our targeting approaches appreciate the need to emancipate special interest groups including women and young people. Women are active users and managers of forest resources. However, forestry is largely considered a man’s field. Women’s participation in forest restoration thus require special consideration. Through involvement of young people, both children and youth, we cultivate a long-term...
We support the restoration of trees and forests on the farmlands, in water catchment areas, on marginal lands and urban landscapes in order to enhance the environmental ability to provide ecosystem services
Introduction:Forests, often referred to as the lungs of the Earth, are facing an unprecedented threat as they disappear at an alarming rate. The consequences of deforestation extend far beyond the loss of breathtaking landscapes; they contribute significantly to global warming, exacerbating climate change. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, organizations like Dream International are taking...
Through our unwavering commitment, we strive to safeguard ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources from harm, while actively working to revive and regenerate degraded landscapes. Every endeavor we undertake is centered on preserving the environment for present and future generations, as we firmly believe in the power of protection and restoration to create a sustainable and...
Biodiversity loss, through land degradation and drought, is a serious threat to the sustainable development activities across the continent of Africa. This is often exacerbated by the lack of knowledge and skills on sustainable land management practices and forest biodiversity conservation. Low levels of awareness and sensitization of the advantages of land restoration among some,...
Smallholder farmers in Uganda are hit hardest by the effects of climate change. One of Dream International Agroforestry most important tasks is to provide trainings and advice on how smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change. By employing Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management methods, the farmers can continue to develop their farming methods, despite drought...
Differences in the roles and responsibilities of men and women in farm households are likely to influence their capacity to adapt to climate change as well as the choice of adaptation strategies. It is easy to see why: women are poorer because they earn less, have less-secure jobs, and are more dependent on the natural...
planting basins, green manuring, conservation agriculture (rotations, intercropping, mulching and reduced tillage) and agroforestry are among the most common climate- smart practices being promoted in Bunyangabu district to improve productivity, food availability and resilience to climate hazards.