Youth & leadership
Developing informed, confident and connected young climate leaders through learning, mentorship and practical engagement.
Who we are
Young people are not waiting for the climate future. They are building it.
Island of Hope Uganda is a youth-led and youth-focused environmental non-profit organization dedicated to Climate Action and advocacy for good environmental governance. Established in Uganda in 2019, our work creates spaces for young people to learn, connect and contribute to climate solutions.
Climate & resilience
Supporting practical environmental action around ecosystems, water, food systems, communities and climate resilience.
Research & solutions
Connecting research, geospatial thinking, data and professional solutions to real environmental and climate challenges.
Our work
Where ideas become action.
Explore the programmes and initiatives that connect youth leadership, climate knowledge, community action and environmental solutions.
Youth leadership
Green Leaders Project
A platform for building awareness of climate change, national climate policies, adaptation and mitigation, with Uganda as a practical context.
Learning & capacity
Kijani Climate Academy
A practical learning pathway designed to connect climate knowledge with leadership, professional skills and action.
Climate & environment
Projects & partnerships
From ecosystem restoration and water resilience to research, GIS and climate-focused community initiatives.
LEARNING → LEADERSHIP → ACTION
Learning & leadership
Build the knowledge. Find your pathway. Make an impact.
Our learning ecosystem is designed around the belief that climate action needs people who can understand the problem, work across disciplines and turn knowledge into practical solutions.
✓Green Leaders Project — youth climate leadership and policy awareness.
✓Kijani Climate Academy — self-paced climate learning and professional development.
✓Fellowships, mentorship and research pathways — connecting people with opportunities to contribute.
✓Training and capacity building — practical learning for organizations, institutions and communities.
Our journey
Built from youth participation. Growing through action.
The figures below are legacy figures from the previous website and should be verified and updated before being treated as current impact statistics.
20Projects done*
1,000+Youth engaged*
20+Research projects*
500+Farmers engaged*
Knowledge hub
Good climate work needs good questions.
The future Knowledge Hub will bring together research, policy briefs, project reports, stories, resources and climate conversations from the field.
Inside the movement
People. Places. Action.
Real moments from Island of Hope Uganda — learning spaces, field activities, partnerships, community engagement and the people who make the work possible.
Field action & community engagement+
Learning, participation & connection+
Green Leaders Project+
Youth climate engagement+
Community & environmental action+
Island of Hope Uganda in action+
Youth participation+
Climate learning & leadership+
People, place & possibility+
Community connection+
Climate learning session+
Our people and our work+
Volunteering with Island of Hope Uganda+
University partnership+
Climate Action • SDG 13+
The people
The movement is built by people.
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Aine Amon
IOHU community
Apollo Majumba
IOHU community
Brian Kiprop
IOHU community
Bridget Kyarikunda
IOHU community
Bruno Ayebare
IOHU community
Bruno Muhirwe
IOHU community
Florence Nansumbi
IOHU community
Gloria Nalugwa
IOHU community
Luiz Lamarca
IOHU community
Apollo
IOHU community
Bridget
IOHU community
Jonan
IOHU community
Joreen
IOHU community
Get involved
There is more than one way to move climate action forward.
Join a programme, volunteer, collaborate on research, partner with us, or help strengthen a practical climate solution.