Our Projects at a Glance
From carbon credit trees to river bank restoration, MIFA's projects create lasting environmental and economic transformation across Kasese District and the wider Rwenzori region.
All Initiatives
Flagship Projects
Trees for Global Benefit (TGB)
MIFA's longest-running project, implemented in partnership with Eco-Trust Uganda. MIFA mobilises and registers landowners who express interest in growing indigenous trees. Once verified, landowners sign an agreement with Eco-Trust, receive certified seedlings, and are paid based on established trees through MIFA's SACCO account.
6,000+
LANDOWNERS2.4M
TREES PLANTED2,000 Ha
LAND COVERED
River Bank Restoration
Stabilising over 50 running km of river banks along rivers Mubuku, Sebwe, and Nyamwamba through live fences, bamboo, tree planting, and gabion installation.
Bamboo Planting
Planting bamboo in demarcated buffer zones to stabilise river banks, reduce erosion, and create sustainable biomass resources for local communities.
Modern Fish Pond Project
Construction and stocking of modern fish ponds across 5 sites — Muramba 1, Kyondo, Kihara, Buhaghura — providing sustainable protein and income for families.
Community Beekeeping
Providing 25 KTB hives, accessories, and a bee colony to each of 12 community groups in the downstream Nyamwamba micro catchment for sustainable honey income.
Improved Cook Stove Initiative
Over 2,000 efficient biomass cook stoves constructed for women's groups, halving firewood consumption and significantly reducing deforestation pressure.
Coffee Value Chain
Organising tree farmers into 10 branches for collective coffee marketing, enabling them to bulk produce, negotiate better prices, and develop a lasting agribusiness model.
Our Journey
A Decade of Impact
MIFA partners with the Ministry of Water & Environment to train Water Resources User Groups and riparian communities.
Trees for Global Benefit Begins
Ministry of Water Partnership
River Bank Stabilisation Milestones
Livelihood Diversification
6,000 Members & 2M Trees
Growing & Expanding
How TGB Works
The Carbon Credit Journey
The Trees for Global Benefit project is a carefully designed pipeline that turns landowner interest into verified carbon credits — and those credits into real income for families.
Only indigenous species are planted. This ensures long-term ecological benefit alongside the economic returns for participating landowners.
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.
Planting & Monitoring
Landowners plant seedlings and both organisations monitor establishment through regular field verification.
Payment & Certification
Eco-Trust remits payment to MIFA's SACCO account; MIFA distributes funds to landowners based on certified trees.