PrefaceIn the face of escalating crises—climate collapse, widening economic inequities, and the entrenched power of neoliberal states—the quest for radical democracy and autonomy has never been more urgent. It is in this convulsing global terrain that the Global Tapestry of Alternatives (GTA) emerged in 2019, as a network of grassroots groups, social movements, and communities (especially in the Global South) […]
After years of perseverance, indigenous communities have succeeded in getting the State to grant them authority to oversee fishing activities, but they need to go further Guardian of one of the ‘sacred natural sites’ of the Bagungu community showing the ancestral maps made by the AFRICE organization. What would happen if African indigenous communities who still dedicate their lives to […]
In Buliisa district, in Uganda’s oil region, oil and gas activities continue to put pressure on existing productive land, making agriculture increasingly difficult for survival. Nearly, 69% of the residents depend on farming not only for income but for food. Yet for many, hunger and the long treks to distant gardens are part of daily life, draining energy, limiting time […]
For generations, farming in Buliisa District has depended almost entirely on the cycle of seasonal rains. When the rains came on time, crops flourished and families could count on a good harvest. But in recent years, the changing climate has disrupted this cycle. Rains are no longer reliable, dry spells stretch longer than expected, and crops that once thrived now […]
Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. Yet, despite being the primary food producers, smallholder farmers face persistent challenges including lack of access to affordable credit, soil degradation, and unpredictable weather patterns. According to Uganda’s 2024 census, 46% households are food insecure, underscoring how fragile the country’s food system remains. To address this, the […]
In the quiet landscapes of Kikarara village in Rukungiri district, along Queen Elizabeth National Park, 35-year-old Goretti Karungi bends over her maize and beans garden with her hands moving rhythmically as she weeds. The scorching sun beats her down on her back but her spirit is unbroken. For years, Karungi struggled to keep her small garden productive but lack of […]
President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to empower fishing communities to lead lake management has sparked hope among Ugandans whose livelihood and cultural identity depend on these ecosystems The African Institute for Culture and Ecology sees the directive as a chance to revive cultural governance systems The Executive Director Tabaro Dennis Natukunda says indigenous practices such as protecting sacred sites and traditional […]
The president of Uganda recent directive placing lake management in the hands of indigenous fishermen is a welcome development for indigenous fishing communities across Uganda. For years, these communities have depended on Lakes for their livelihoods, guided by generations of traditional knowledge about sustainable fishing. The President’s order recognizes their role as custodians of lakes, giving them greater authority to […]
Deep in Kalangala District in Uganda lies the Bubeke sacred rain forest, once a home to 13 sacred natural sites protected by Basese custodians who enforced customary governance systems. But over the years, waves of oil-palm plantations and charcoal making have eaten away at Bubeke’s edges. Margret Nakazibwe, a 50-year-old smallholder farmer and a resident of the area recalls how […]
The African commission on human and Peoples’ Rights is a Pan-African body. Its key role is to ensure that both individuals (humans) and communities (peoples) have their inherent rights, as enshrined in the African Charter, acknowledged and protected across Africa. Since being founded in 1987, Commissioners have met at least twice a year to report on progress and violations of […]
African Institute for Culture and Ecology [AFRICE] is a non-governmental organisation that is registered in Uganda and broadly focuses on working with communities to revive their knowledge and practices on food, land and ecosystems conservation
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