PELUM in Uganda Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association is a regional network of over 320 civil society organizations in 12 countries in East, Central and Southern Africa working in the area of participatory ecological land use management. The Association works to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the sustainability of farming communities, by fostering ecological land use management. Country chapters include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Botswana, South Africa, Ethiopia and Swaziland.
Since 1995, PELUM Uganda has been working to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the sustainability of rural communities, through the fostering of ecological land use management. We: share skills and knowledge about good practices and techniques, through a broad network of likeminded organisations; undertake research and demonstration projects; and advocate for policies that better support smallholder farmers.
Key Milestones between 2021-2024
Program Expansion
Several new programs aimed at addressing critical needs within our community have been launched. These programs have provided essential services, resources, and support to the who farming communities.
Partnerships and Collaborations:
By building strong alliances with like-minded organizations, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, we have amplified our impact and broadened our reach. These collaborations have enabled us to leverage our strengths and maximize the effectiveness of our efforts.
Community Engagement
Our commitment to engaging with the farming communities has never been stronger. Through various events, workshops, and outreach initiatives, we have fostered a deeper connection with those we serve through our vast membership, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their needs are met.
Innovation and Adaptation
In response to the evolving landscape, we have embraced innovation and adapted our strategies to remain effective and relevant. This has included the integration of new technologies and the adoption of best practices to enhance our operations and service delivery.
Vision
Empowered and Resilient smallholder farming Communities Sustainably utilizing their natural resources.
Mission
To enhance the effectiveness of Member organizations to empower their affiliate smallholder farming communities in practicing agroecology through capacity building, research, and innovation, networking, and advocacy for equitable improvement in their livelihoods.
Our Identity
PELUM Uganda is a network of stakeholders acting together to promote agroecology among smallholders farming communities in Uganda.
Domains of Change
Farming communities adopt sustainable agricultural production supplying safer and more food.
Farming communities access innovative agroecological value chain solutions that ensure sustainable and gender-equitable employment and incomes.
Supporting policy and institutional framework conditions for AE/EOA sector development in Africa through influencing and enacting ecological agriculture policies/strategies.
Pro-farming community agriculture and natural resource policies developed and implemented.
Strengthened organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Core Values
Equity
Participation
Sustainability
Professionalism
Transparency and accountability
Vision, Mission, Goal, Strategic Objectives, and Core Values of PELUM Uganda
