Organization
Insieme Si Puo (ISP) in Africa
Mission
Combine efforts to improve the quality of life of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in the country through enhancing their capacity to identify and address their social, health, economic, cultural and development needs. ISP has engaged since 2006 in promoting agroforestry in the Karamoja region of Uganda, in the framework of our projects. We aim to introduce sustainable agricultural practices, addressing the degradation of the environment, facilitating the introduction and usage of alternative energy sources, sustaining and reestablishing the biodiversity of indigenous tree species and preparing young generations to the challenges deriving from climate change.
Organizational Expertise
Carbon Finance, Capacity Building, Climate/Environment, Gender / Womens Empowerment, Humanitarian/Emergency Response, Livelihoods, Monitoring and Evaluation
Other Organizational Expertise
ISP has been promoting usage of safe cook stoves in various regions of Uganda for the last 4 years. Activities including, but not limited to: Training of Communities, Training of Children in Primary Schools, provision of institutional stoves to Primary Schools, provision of stoves to vulnerable communities, promotion of income generating activities from cleaner fuels technologies.
Technologies & Fuels
Biogas, Biomass (Ag. Residue, Processed Biomass, etc.), Charcoal, Pellets / Briquettes, Solar
Clean Cooking Activities
Our organization has taken a long term commitment to continue implementing activities that can of provide solutions for the indigenous vulnerable communities faced with reduced and endangered natural resources. Our approach is based on closely working with farmers while at the same time preparing young generation to the challenges created by the shift from a purely nomadic way of life to one based on the agro-pastoral system. ISP is currently working in 16 Primary Schools and our objectives is to increase the number of pupils and teachers that can benefit from regular training on agriculture and the ecosystem and gain advantages from the outputs of agroforestry plots. The promotion of alternative sources of energy and those systems that can alleviate the pressure on the ecosystem, like energy saving cookstoves, are an essential element of the overall intervention.
Partnership
Through its extensive knowledge of Uganda in general and the Karamoja Region in particular, ISP can be pivotal in providing inputs and supporting the implementation of any policy/activity aiming at further promoting safe cook stoves such as: - Share research findings, experiences and case studies. - Engage actively in lobbying and advocacy work to influence local, regional strategy. Involve communities and carry out specific activities aimed at creating awareness, facilitating access and establishing markets.
Regions Operating In
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Based In
Uganda
Address
Plot 45 Kisugu Road
Namuwongo
Kampala,
Website
Primary Point of Contact
Name: Mr. Alberto Montagna
Title: Mr.
Email: pc.ispafrica@gmail.com
Phone: (25678) 376-3296
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