JESE IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Creating lasting environmental and social impact across our communities through sustainable land restoration, resilient livelihoods and stewardship.
Hectares
Land secured for restoration.
Hectares
Farmland under restoration.
Farmers Engaged
Farmers engaged in land restoration and sustainable agriculture.
Farmers
Farmers adopting agroecological practices.
People benefited from improved WASH facilities and access to safe water in 36 schools and 165 villages in Western Uganda (Bunyangabu and Kamwenge) and Northern Uganda (Agago).
Natural Resources Impact in Numbers
Restoring ecosystems, protecting natural resources and strengthening community resilience across our areas of implementation.
Trees Planted
Supporting landscape restoration and climate resilience across the geographical areas of implementation.
Hectares of Land Mobilised
Land secured through restoration commitments by farming households.
Hectares Restored
Farmland restored using climate-smart and agroforestry practices.
Hectares
Additional land mobilised for future restoration and carbon engagements.
Trees Protected
Protected and managed through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).
Hectares
River Mpanga riparian ecosystem protected through restoration and buffer-zone demarcation downstream.
JESE Impact 2021–2026
Resilient Communities. Resilient Ecosystems. Empowering people, restoring nature and transforming livelihoods.
Our Strategic Impact
Over the 2021–2026 Strategic Plan period, JESE implemented integrated programmes delivering measurable impact in climate action, food systems, water and sanitation, youth employment, research and policy influence.
Our Vision
We envision a community where people and nature flourish.
Our Mission
We facilitate people-centred innovative actions that foster equity, sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood improvement.
Our Impact Journey at a Glance
2021
Building Foundations
- Strengthened governance structures
- Expanded partnerships
- Scaled up community engagement
- Baseline studies and strategic planning
2022
Strengthening Resilience
- Expanded landscape restoration
- Promoted agroecology and climate-smart agriculture
- Improved water resource management
- Strengthened livelihoods and food security
2023
30 Years of Transformation
- ~250,000 trees planted
- 85 ha of River Mpanga protected
- 9,350 pupils and teachers benefited from WASH
- 10 health centres improved WASH services
- 11,550 people accessed safe water and sanitation
2024
Economic Transformation
- 8,000 farmers mobilised for Restore Africa
- 1,376 farmers enrolled in Carbon Programme
- 165.7 ha of ecosystems protected
- 256 farmers engaged in buffer-zone conservation
- 268 youth certified by DIT
- 120 youth received start-up kits
2025
Scaling Impact
- 2,564,754 trees planted
- 35,966 ha mobilised for restoration
- 14,285 ha actively restored
- 6,772 community members accessed improved WASH
- 951 youth gained skills
- 530 refugee households supported
Cumulative Impact 2021–2026
Key results across JESE's major programme areas.
🌳 Climate & Natural Resources Management
🌱 Food Systems & Resilient Livelihoods
💧 Water, Sanitation & Climate Resilience
💼 Youth Employment & Green Enterprises
👥 Humanitarian Response & Community Resilience
Cross-Cutting Impact
50+ Strategic Partners
Development partners, government agencies, research institutions and private-sector actors working with JESE to create sustainable impact.