Support Benedict and Kalombo's Regenerative Vision

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A Story of Resilience and Hope

Imagine being forced to flee your home, leaving behind everything you've ever known. This is the harsh reality for over 200,000 refugees living in Uganda's Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

Despite the unimaginable challenges they faced, Benedict Baraka and Mbilizi Kalombo are two extraordinary young leaders who refused to give up.

Benedict, a Congolese entrepreneur and community leader, fled the Democratic Republic of Congo with his parents in 2004. During his time in the Kyaka II refugee camp, Benedict demonstrated exceptional leadership and compassion. Notably, he founded a kindergarten in the refugee camp, which has since educated around 1,000 students per year. Over time, the kindergarten evolved into a full-fledged school, creating a lasting impact in the community.

Kalombo, a social worker and passionate environmental advocate, fled the Congo with his family at the age of 8. Despite the harsh realities of life in the Nakivale Settlement, Kalombo's determination and resilience earned him a bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration. A testament to his unwavering commitment to creating positive change, today, Kalombo is giving back to the Nakivale Settlement, dedicating his life to promote environmental conservation, biodiversity preservation, and poverty alleviation among his vulnerable communities.

A Beacon of Hope

AYISD's mission is to promote ecosystem regeneration and sustainable development in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement. Benedict and Kalombo's personal experience as refugees inform AYISD's work, driving the commitment to creating sustainable change in the settlement.

The Need

The Nakivale Refugee Settlement faces significant environmental and economic challenges, including deforestation, soil degradation, poor sanitation, limited clean water access, and little access to employment opportunities.

The Solution

The Regenerative Ecosystem Development Program of Nakivale (RED) is an ambitious program aiming to:

Improve soil health and fertility for small-scale farmers
Improve the nutritional value of food production
Promote ecosystem restoration and waste management
Create job opportunities and stimulate economic growth
Support carbon sequestration and climate mitigation

Your Support Matters

Your donation will support the implementation of the Regenerative Ecosystem Development Program of Nakivale (RED), providing critical funding for:

Fabrication of biochar production kilns and setting up of facility
Standardized pyrolyzed biochar production capacity building
Lab testing and analysis of soil and biochar samples
Field trials and application of regenerative agriculture practices
Compost production and distribution to small-scale farmers
Digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV)
Regenerative Agroforestry projects (Phase II)
Community engagement, awareness, and educational activities
Employment opportunities and so much more...

AYISD's Partners

AYISD is proud to partner with the following organizations to implement the Regenerative Ecosystem Development Program of Nakivale (RED):

Ampli5e https://ampli5e.org
Health of the Soil International https://healthofthesoil.org
Agroforestry Impact and Regeneration (AIR) https://airafrica.earth
Carbon Standards International (CSI) (by proxy) https://www.carbon-standards.com/
PlantVillage (by proxy) https://plantvillage.psu.edu

About Ampli5e

Ampli5e is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports community-led initiatives in Africa and the USA. Our mission is to amplify and uplift communities through empowerment, education, environment, employment, and emergency relief.

Please visit Ampli5e's website for the Nakivale Story in the words of Mbilizi Kalombo. https://www.ampli5e.org/s-projects-side-by-side

Take Action Today!

Donate now to support the Regenerative Ecosystem Development Program of Nakivale (RED) and help create a sustainable regenerative future for refugees in Uganda.

Share Our Story

Please, help us spread the word about this critical program and the impact it can have on the lives of thousands of people who now call the Nakivale Refugee Settlement home.

One final note...

The graphic provided by the United Nations High Commission on Refugees is reflective of an official survey in 2022. Today, the increase in violent conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forces more Congolese to flee their homes. The Nakivale Refugee Settlement continues to receive new refugees at the rate of over 1,000 per month.

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