Self Help Africa are the lead partner in an innovative new EU-funded project that aims to create a sustainable \u2018green economy\u2019 in the Lake Bunyonyi region of Uganda.<\/p>\n
\u2018Striking a Balance: Developing a Green Economy\u2019 was launched in Rubanda on July 19. The three year project will be implemented by Self Help Africa in collaboration with African International Christian Ministry (AICM) and the local authorities of Kabale and Rubanda District Local Governments. The scheme will contribute to the inclusive, low-carbon economic transformation of communities in the Lake Bunyonyi basin. Led by 12 local village natural resource management committees, the initiative will generate sustainable economic growth, increased employment, reduced poverty and improved nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n To date, people living around Lake Bunyonyi have not had the opportunity to sufficiently use the area\u2019s vast natural resources to improve their lives. \u2018Striking a Balance\u2019 hopes to change that – enabling local communities to make a living from local resources, whilst ensuring the protection of the environment at the same time. 18,000 households in the region will benefit from the sale of sustainable energy products from the implementation of this project.<\/span><\/p>\n