Green Futures Initiative
We inspire action for a healthier planet through tree growing to address food insecurity, climate education, and storytelling.
About Us
The Green Futures Initiative is a youth-led, not-for-profit organization that inspires action for a healthier planet. We focus on tree growing to address food insecurity, climate education, and storytelling. Our team is composed of 65 percent women and 100 percent youth under the age of 35.
What We Do
The Green Futures Initiative aims to raise awareness about climate change among Ugandan youth, children, and women.
Jonah Kirabo, Founder, Green Initiatives
Our Work
At the Green Futures Initiative, we implement programs that contribute to a more sustainable future by leveraging nature-based solutions and technology. Our primary focus areas include addressing the climate crisis, tackling food insecurity, and raising awareness about the importance of climate education.
Our Programs
1. Five Million by 2025 Tree Planting Campaign:
– Goal: Restore and maintain Uganda’s lost forest cover by planting 5 million trees within a
span of 5 years.
– Progress: Over 8,000 trees planted in Kampala and Wakiso districts.
– Call to Action: Join us and become a part of this transformative effort! Help us plant 800,000
trees this year and partner with us to achieve our target.
2. Climate Education
Green Minds School Program (For schools):
– Goal: Engage, empower, and educate students about climate change.
Join us and be a catalyst for change!
3. Green Futures Fellowship:
- Virtual fellowship designed for out-of-school youth
4. Storytelling
Climate Post:
– Independent climate reporting platform.
– Showcasing inspiring climate change solutions and unbiased journalism