This is perhaps the most interesting initiative by IDEAS For
Uganda-Makerere Chapter. On 19th April, the leaders of OXMAK (An
association of Oxford University and Makerere students) , IDEAS For Makerere ,
Uganda Micro-gardening Association Makerere, Forestry Association Makerere, MUCCA,
MUTTA among others converged coalition of Makerere university environmental
associations under the umbrella of Makerere united.
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| OXMAK LEADERS POSE FOR A GROUP PHOTO,IDEASForUGANDA CENTRAL REGION COORDINATOR IS AMONG. |
In a spirited meeting at Makerere University Guild offices,
the leaders of the different environmental and community associations discussed
strategies of how to create a “Makerere United” association for leaders of
environmental associations to create a platform for bargaining, capacitybuilding,
and leveraging, fundraising and collective action.
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| IDEASForUganda Central region coordinator,Mr.Matovu Paul explaining the way, this association could be strengthened borrowing a leaf from IDEASForUGANDA |
Under this arrangement, the representatives of the different
associations on the’ Makerere united’ committee will be open to funding
opportunities, joint project development
and implementation and have an avenue for mobilizing university students on a
common cause. The major development areas will be Katanga slums, Kasubi suburb,
Bwaise and Kikoni where plastic management, waste management
through briquettes manufacture, micro-gardening, clean energy among other
initiatives will be given priority for the start.
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| Members sharing ideas on building a strong foundation for the association. |
More updates will be availed during the next meeting on 12th
May. #IDEASForUganda#oxmak#Action#
