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Our Areas of Focus
Solid Waste Management
Poor waste management in Ugandan cities, particularly through open burning and uncontrolled dumping, releases toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. These practices significantly contribute to air pollution, posing serious health risks to the surrounding communities.
Household Energy
In Uganda, approximately 94% of the population relies on polluting fuels like biomass, including charcoal, firewood, and animal dung, for cooking and heating. This reliance exposes communities to harmful indoor air pollutants, leading to respiratory diseases and other serious health issues.
Household Lighting System
In Uganda’s urban slums, close to 50% of households still rely on steel kerosene lamps, known as Etadoba, which release harmful gases like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. This contributes to poor indoor air quality and poses serious health risks, especially in crowded areas.
Latest News and Articles
Kiteezi Garbage Tragedy
An explosion of dangerous methane gas may have triggered the recent disaster at the Kiteezi landfill. Survivors of the incident reported hearing explosions from the area where houses were buried before the landfill collapsed. On Tuesday, Kyadondo East…..
Indoor Air Pollution is the No.1 silent killer
Uganda faces a serious air pollution crisis rooted in its dependence on unclean energy sources like firewood and charcoal. This reliance impacts health and wellbeing, disproportionately affecting women, children, and the elderly — the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Biogas is revolutionalizing cooking sector
As Uganda strives to address environmental and health issues linked to traditional cooking fuels, biogas has emerged as a promising alternative that is transforming the nation’s cooking sector. In a country where over 90% of households rely on wood and charcoal for cooking….