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Joint Effort to Save the Environment

Fort Portal, Western, Uganda

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & SanitationEmployment & Skills
NGOFounded 1993National reach
Profile last updated: September 2, 2026

About

Founded in 1993, Joint Effort to Save the Environment is a non-governmental organisation based in Fort Portal, Uganda working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, water & sanitation +4 more.

Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE) is a Ugandan non-governmental organisation founded in 1993. It works with rural communities, local governments, civil society, research institutions and development partners to sustainably manage natural resources, improve livelihoods and build resilience to climate change. Its integrated programmes cover climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, sustainable food systems, water, sanitation and hygiene, youth employment and enterprise development, research and policy advocacy. It operates across several districts in Uganda, including the Rwenzori, Albertine Rift and Western regions, and supports refugee and host communities.

Location

Fort Portal, Uganda

Founded

1993

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

climate resilienceecosystem restorationsustainable food systemswater securityyouth employmentpolicy advocacy

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & SanitationEmployment & SkillsCommunity developmentRefugees & MigrationPoverty & Hunger

Works for

FamiliesYouthWomen & GirlsCommunitiesRefugees & Migrants

How they work

Community programmesResearchAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Restoring Mpanga Gorge Buffers Through Sustainable Livelihoods

Environment & Climate · Uganda

Countries of operation

Uganda

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

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