KAMPALA, Uganda — Catholic Relief Services (CRS) launched a four-year project to restore degraded land and boost livelihoods for 60,000 smallholder farmers in Uganda.
The $4 million project, funded by the UK government, targets 18 districts in mid-western, Rwenzori and Mt. Elgon regions. It will restore 40,000 hectares of land and promote climate-smart farming practices.
“M4R will plant seeds of businesses which can encourage farmers to sustainably manage land and protect their livelihoods,” said Ralph Weir, Private Sector Adviser at the British High Commission Kampala. “This shows how international investors in carbon credits, development partners, and businesses can work together to support thousands of farmers across Uganda. The UK is committed to tackling the climate crisis and halting and reversing the decline in global biodiversity.”
The project is implemented by CRS in collaboration with Caritas Fort Portal, Caritas Hoima (HOCADEO), Caritas Tororo, and Joint Efforts to Save the Environment (JESE).
“The M4R project is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers by integrating climate-smart and sustainable land restoration practices into profitable and diversified agroforestry systems,” said Daniel Mumuni, CRS Uganda Country Representative.
“By co-investing with private sector partners, we aim to incentivize and de-risk sustainable investments, ensuring that these farmers can improve their production and income while gaining access to reliable and profitable markets. Together, CRS, partners, and local communities aim to create a sustainable future that benefits both the environment and local economies.”
