Ecological Christian Organisation

Ecological Christian Organization (ECO) is an indigenous, Non-Governmental Organization registered with the Uganda’s NGO Board under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ECO’s NGO Board registration number is S.5914/5509. ECO works towards the realization of sustained livelihoods and rights of marginalized, under-served and vulnerable groups in Uganda. Since its establishment in April 2005, ECO has implemented a varied portfolio of projects in the greater Karamoja region, the Abertine rift and the Lake Victoria basin. Vision Undeserved and vulnerable groups in Uganda achieve improved quality of life and sustainable livelihoods, through improved and sustainably-managed natural resources. Mission To engage and empower underserved and vulnerable groups in Uganda to realize and protect their rights and dignity in a context of sustained ecosystems and inclusive governance. Goal To harness the great potential and efforts of local communities to take the lead in planning, implementing and evaluating effective and sustainable development programmes. ECO’s Objectives • To promote good governance in the management of natural and public resources through transparency and accountability mechanisms in Uganda. • To improve the protection of critical ecosystems while diversifying the livelihoods of vulnerable communities depending on these ecosystems in Uganda. • To strengthen community based disaster risk management structures and their resilience to the impacts of climate change. • To promote policy research on topical themes relating to sustainable management of natural resources and climate change. • To promote gender parity in the sustainable management of natural resources in Uganda.