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May 4, 2023

KCSON/BAPENECO launches “Enabling Business and Human Rights Agenda in the Albertine Region” project

KCSON/BAPENECO launches “Enabling Business and Human Rights Agenda in the Albertine Region” project.
May 4, 2023

KCSON Joint Monitoring with DNRO Kikuube District and NFA

KCSON, DNRO_ Kikuube District, and NFA jointly monitored conservation efforts in Bugoma forest, including alternative livelihoods for nearby communities, tree plantations, and income-generating projects such as passion fruit, mushroom growing, and apiary. .
April 20, 2023

KCSON Empowers Out-of-School Youth with Practical Skills Training

KCSON held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year ended 31st December 2024 on 14th April 2025 at Classic Hotel, Kakumiro.
April 19, 2023

Kitara Civil Society Organizations’ Network Celebrates 20 Years of Service in the Kitara Region

KCSON recently celebrated two decades of dedicated service and advocacy in the Kitara region. Over the years, the network has championed women’s emancipation, youth empowerment, and support for vulnerable groups. Looking ahead, KCSON plans to expand its reach to refugee communities while strengthening capacity building in governance and resource management. The milestone event highlighted the vital partnership between civil society and government in driving sustainable development.
April 14, 2023

KCSON Annual General Meeting, 2022

KCSON held its 2022 Annual General Meeting at St. Ambrose Institute for Health Sciences, where the Board Chairperson thanked member organizations for their continued support. She highlighted the board’s achievements and announced the finalization of KCSON’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, which will be launched during the upcoming 20th anniversary celebration.
April 6, 2023

KCSON Under BAPENECO Builds Capacity of Member Organizations

KCSON, through BAPENECO and with support from the Green Growth Fund, is building the capacity of member organizations and partners in stakeholder engagement and strategy development across Buliisa, Masindi, and Hoima districts.
April 6, 2023

KCSON Under BAPENECO Builds Capacity of Member Organizations

KCSON, through BAPENECO and with support from the Green Growth Fund, is building the capacity of member organizations and partners in stakeholder engagement and strategy development across Buliisa, Masindi, and Hoima districts.
March 28, 2023

KCSON Under FRECAR Project Extends to Kyenjojo and Kyegeggwa Districts

KCSON under the Natural Forest Regeneration for Enhanced Carbon stocks in Albertine Region Project “FRECAR” has expanded to Kitechura CFR (Kyenjojo) and Ibambaro CFR (Kyegeggwa)
March 21, 2023

KCSON@20 Years

KCSON has since 2003 been coordinating CSOs in Bunyoro sub-region.
March 17, 2023

KCSON VSLA Methodology Yielding Fruits

KCSON under the FRECAR project has supported the integration of Village Saving and Lending Associations (VSLA) in selected groups as a way of improving livelihoods especially among communities adjacent to CFRs such as Kagombe, Bugoma
March 6, 2023

Mushroom Growing Turns A Success Of Lives For People Evicted From Kagombe Central Forest Reserve

After eviction of communities from Kagombe Central Forest Reserve in western Uganda by the National Forestry Authority of Uganda, many people were left homeless and with no income to support them access the basic needs and also support their children acquire at least basic education
February 13, 2023

KCSON Supports Interschool Debate on Conservation & SRHR

KCSON in October 2022 Organised one inter-school debate competition that focused on conservation and SRHR. The 4 schools that participated include; St Kizito SS Kibeedi, St Peter’s P/S Kibeedi, Bujogoro P/S all from Kibaale District and King Solomon SS-Kagadi District.
April 7, 2022

KCSON holds 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

KCSON today 7th April 2022 held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year ended 2021. The meeting was held at Dominican Sisters’ Convent-Kakumiro town council, Kakumiro District
December 4, 2019

KCSON undertakes interventions aimed at Civil Society Capacity Strengthening for conservation of forest ecosystems

KCSON, with WWF Uganda, supports communities near Bugoma Central Forest Reserve to improve livelihoods and conserve forests through nature-based enterprises and innovative resource management models.
December 18, 2018

VSLA Inculcates Saving Culture Among Women and Youths.

Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) have provided alternative source of money to communities adjacent to natural resources.
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