Environmental Restoration

Nature Conservation

Promoting ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management through agroforestry, watershed protection, and climate-smart community practices.

2,405

Hectares of land restored

760,256

Trees planted

9

River catchments protected

Economic Empowerment

Sustainable Livelihoods

Strengthening household incomes by supporting local entrepreneurship, employment opportunities, and diversified livelihood activities.

Livelihood Programs

78%

Beneficiaries reporting improved livelihoods

659

Jobs created

48

Businesses established or improved

Water & Wellbeing

Community Health

Improving access to safe water and strengthening community health systems to support healthier families and resilient communities.

Health Programs

207

Households with improved water access

1,035

People served with clean water

5 km

Maximum distance to water access

Humanitarian Support

Emergency Response

Providing rapid support to vulnerable communities through emergency relief interventions and essential infrastructure that restores access and safety.

Emergency Initiatives

619

Households supported

1

Community bridge constructed

Thematic Areas

Nature Conservation

CODEA works to promote and support the conservation and management of natural resources upon which life depends

Sustainable Livelihoods

CODEA seeks to break the vicious circle of poverty by improving the livelihoods of vulnerable households.

Community Health

Efforts towards fighting poverty are meaningful if the health of people is given priority.

Institutional Capacity Strengthening

Strengthening the internal capacity of CODEA and local implementing partners

Crosscutting Themes

Climate change, Emergency Response and Gender are themes that are prioritized in all our work

Our Projects

Strengthening Climate Resilience and Livelihoods (SCREL)

Strengthening Climate Resilience and Livelihoods (SCREL)

Building climate resilience among smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture and water access initiatives.

Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project

Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project

Large-scale climate resilience and livelihood initiative supporting over 11,000 smallholder households in the Rwenzori region.

Vocational and Entrepreneurship for Youth Economic Empowerment

Vocational and Entrepreneurship for Youth Economic Empowerment

Providing vocational training and entrepreneurship support to vulnerable youth in Kasese District.

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Solar for Better Life (SOBEL)

Solar for Better Life (SOBEL)

Expanding access to solar energy solutions to improve livelihoods and services in rural communities.

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Our Mission & Vision

Mission

Our mission is “empowering communities world-wide to achieve sustainable development

Vision

CODEA envisions a self-sustaining society.

Values

People centred, Teamwork, Transparency, Sustainability, Committed to Quality service

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A self-sustaining society

0

Community Health

0

Institutional Capacity Strengthening

0

Nature Conservation

OUR TEAM

MUGISA JOHN CALVIN

MUGISA JOHN CALVIN

Project Manager - Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project

MBAMBU JANET

MBAMBU JANET

Internal Auditor

TUKWATANISE RAYMOND

TUKWATANISE RAYMOND

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project

KIPURA ZALOT

KIPURA ZALOT

Agronomist, Project Officer - Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project, in charge of Kasese North

BWAMBALE EDRICK NTAMA

BWAMBALE EDRICK NTAMA

Agronomist, Project Officer - Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project, in charge of Kasese-Ntoroko

MUHISYA SAMSON

MUHISYA SAMSON

Forester, Project Officer - Livelihoods Rwenzori Yethu Project, in charge of Kasese South

MASIKA JULIET

MASIKA JULIET

Accounts Assistant

MASIKA MIDRESS

MASIKA MIDRESS

Office Administrator - Kasese

KABUGHO PEACE

KABUGHO PEACE

Public Relations Officer - Based at Kampala Office

KISEMBO MOSES KASINE

KISEMBO MOSES KASINE

Senior Fleet Assistant

BEKULHA RAIMON

BEKULHA RAIMON

Fleet Assistant

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Latest News

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Harnessing Rainwater Harvesting for Climate Resilience among Mountainous Communities of Kasese District

Harnessing Rainwater Harvesting for Climate Resilience among Mountaino...

Jonathan Thembo • Apr 07, 2026

In the mountainous Sub-counties of Kasese District, water scarcity remains a daily struggle. Many families wal...

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Empowering Rural Households Through Skills Development and Enterprise Support

Empowering Rural Households Through Skills Development and Enterprise...

CODEA Communications • Mar 18, 2026

Practical approaches to improving incomes through local enterprise development.

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Strengthening Maternal and Child Health at Community Level

Strengthening Maternal and Child Health at Community Level

CODEA Editorial Team • Mar 05, 2026

Local engagement remains vital for maternal and child wellbeing.

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Capacity Development for Community-Based Organizations

Capacity Development for Community-Based Organizations

Programme Support Team • Mar 05, 2026

Practical support can help local organizations grow their impact.

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Integrating Gender and Inclusion in Development Programming

Integrating Gender and Inclusion in Development Programming

CODEA Communications • Mar 05, 2026

Cross-cutting approaches improve relevance, equity, and programme impact.

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Climate Change Mainstreaming in Community Initiatives

Climate Change Mainstreaming in Community Initiatives

Research and Learning Desk • Mar 05, 2026

Why climate considerations should inform local development action.

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Our Current Partners

FCDE

Kasese District Local Government

LCF3

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