Conservation In Action
From river bank restoration to community financial services, MIFA's work spans environmental, agricultural, and economic transformation across the Rwenzori region.
What We Do
Restoring Nature, Protecting Communities
MIFA partners with the Ministry of Water & Environment to train Water Resources User Groups and riparian communities.
River Buffer Zones
Demarcation of river buffer zones through erecting of live fences.
Bamboo Planting
Planting of bamboo and trees in demarcated river bu er zones to stabilize river banks.
Modern Fishing
Supporting modern sh pond construction and stocking at Muramba 1 village in Bugoye Sub County.
Impact by numbers
Measurable Change on the Ground
Since partnering with the Ministry of Water & Environment in 2015, MIFA's field work has produced quantifiable results that speak for themselves.
Running km of river banks stabilised
Sub-catchment land planted with trees
Absorption trenches constructed
Year of first conservation partnership
Livelihood Support
Empowering People Alongside Nature
Modern Fish Pond Construction
Fruit Orchards
Beekeeping Programme
Horticulture for Youth & Women
Improved Cook Stoves
Stone Value Addition
Coffee Value Chain
Rural Financial Services
Affordable Finance for All
MIFA operates a vibrant credit and savings cooperative union providing conventional and Islamic-compliant financial services to members of the farming communities it serves.
By operating a SACCO bank account through which payments are remitted to landowners, MIFA ensures transparent, accountable distribution of funds from carbon credit and tree planting projects.
Mobilisation & Registration
MIFA identifies and registers landowners expressing interest in the tree-growing programme.
Verification & Agreement
Landowners are verified by Eco-Trust and sign a formal agreement outlining terms and conditions.
Seedling Distribution
Inclusive financial products that serve communities with faith-based finance needs.
Collective Marketing
Groups bulk produce together to negotiate better market prices and reduce exploitation.