Nyanamo Community Conservation and Development organisation (NCCDO) is community-based organisation active in the rural area of Bukimbiri County, Kisoro District and is working to take a holistic approach to conservation and community development, focusing on protection of wildlife, restoration of habitats through tree planting and the creation of alternatives that improve the well-being and livelihood of local communities, while empowering and motivating them to protect both wildlife and the environment.
The area of Bukimbiri in which our organisation works is adjacent to an important world Heritage site, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.This national park is an important ecological habitat located in South Western Uganda and provides sanctuary to thousands of primates and other species.
Nyanamo Community Conservation and Development organisation is registered as a community based organisation with Kisoro District Local Government on Permit Number DGCS/936/2021 and is also registered by Uganda Registration Services Bureau as a company limited by guarantee on registration number 80020002939405.
Our Mission
To conserve and restore biodiversity by providing alternative source of living outside protected areas, training and supporting the local youth, women and minority communities through tree planting and the creation of alternatives that improve the well-being and livelihood of local communities for sustainable development.
Our Vision
To be the leading organisation in creating a resilient community with the potential to make a sustainable living off the land and other resources they have and with a positive attitude towards biodiversity and environment conservation.
Goal
Enhanced community empowering institution aimed at supporting the most vulnerable communities in Uganda.
Core Values
God fearing
Integrity
Professionalism
Innovation and hard work
Companionship
Efficiency and cost effectiveness
Transparency
Accountability
Non-sectarian
OUR APPROACHES
Private Lands Agroforestry Promotion
NCCDO advocates and educates private landowners on agroforestry practices, enhancing both tree cover and agricultural productivity. By setting specific targets for tree planting and distributing free seedlings, the organization actively engages farmers and community members in achieving a minimum tree cover of 30%.
Public Lands and Watershed Restoration
Utilizing Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) techniques and dedicated tree-planting initiatives, NCCDO works towards restoring degraded areas surrounding Bwindi National Park and the water sources of Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District. This effort contributes to preserving biodiversity and safeguarding crucial water resources.
Educational Spaces Greening
NCCDO extends its impact to the education sector by creating green spaces in primary schools. Collaborating with school management committees, pupils, and students in the southern sector, the organization establishes planted areas within schools. This initiative not only enhances the environmental aesthetics but also educates the younger generation about the importance of environmental conservation.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To offer tourism services to both domestic and international travelers.
To carry on the business of operation of hotels and restaurants, motels, lodges, camping sites, boarding houses and accommodation of nature, within Uganda and beyond. - To organise and promote tours in national parks, game reserves, natural reserves and generally carry on the business of organising tours and travel for tourists and visitors in within East Africa. To run and manage a tourist service facility (food, entertainment, transportation and accommodation) to visitors while in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)
- To provide employment to the local people through rendering services to the tourists and other visitors.
- To provide training to local people in eco-tourism including camp management and visitor services.
- To promote conservation of BINP through working in partnership with BINP Management and community sensitization programmes including drama and songs.
- To obtain the financial means necessary to implement the Company’s development initiatives within the limits of its resources.
- To acquire land and buildings for the purpose of carrying out such projects and any other projects that may from time to time be decided upon and approved by the Company.
- To take any such steps by personal or written appeals, public meetings or otherwise, as may from time to time be deemed expedient for the purpose of procuring contributions to the Company in the form of donations, annual subscriptions or otherwise.