Environmental Crew Initiative protects and restores Uganda’s environment by helping communities develop sustainable livelihoods, conserve natural resources, and build resilience to climate change — because forests only survive where families also have a path to a better life.
Environmental Crew Initiative (ECI) is an indigenous national NGO that focuses on protecting the environment and restoring degraded natural forest. We also promote sustainable livelihoods while fighting poverty and hunger — headquartered in Agago Town Council, Northern Uganda.
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Environmental protection and poverty reduction cannot be solved separately — ECI works at the intersection of both.
When families lack food and income, forests absorb the pressure. We pair every conservation activity with a practical income alternative.
ECI was founded by people from Agago who live the connection between charcoal production, poverty, and deforestation firsthand.
ECI holds a countrywide NGO operating permit and maintains a clear board and management structure.
Trees planted today are meant to provide shade, food, and commercial income for years — not a one-time project.
Raising seedlings and restoring tree cover from our Lira nursery.
Community members raise tree seedlings at ECI’s nursery in Lira City West Division, operated jointly with New Glory Youth Initiative, then plant them for both ecological restoration and future commercial income.
Our programs are built around the people who need them most.
What ECI is doing on the ground — a look at confirmed, active ECI activity in Agago and Lira.
Partner with us, volunteer your time and skills, or support a project directly. Every contribution helps a community protect its land while building a better life.
Everything you need to know about ECI’s work.
Yes. ECI is a registered indigenous Ugandan NGO (Registration No. 6364, Permit No. 7613) with a countrywide operating authority. See the Registration & Governance section of Who We Are for full details.
Tree Planting & Nursery Development, Agroforestry & Sustainable Farming, and Community Livelihood Support are confirmed active. Other programs are proposed and seeking funding — see Our Programs for the status of each.
ECI is headquartered in Agago Town Council and currently operates a seedling nursery in Lira City West Division. See Where We Work on the What We Do page for details.
You can volunteer your time and skills, partner with ECI as an organization, or support a program directly. Visit the Get Involved page to see all the options.
