Mission
Communauts is a social enterprise which aims for facilitation of livelihood improvement for rural communities while conserving the environment. We develop attractive, sustainable and high quality products with community groups and market them to hotels, lodges, souvenir shops and other buyers. Communities gain a reliable source of additional income, the tourism industry gets access to local value chains, natural ressources are protected while tourists benefit from authentic and unique Ugandan products.
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Location
Communauts starts its activities in Uganda. The East African country is home to some of the continent's most exciting natural wonders. Mountain Gorillas roam the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimps hide in the dense woods of Kibale National Park, elephants meet with hippos on the banks of the lakes and rivers in Queen Elizabeth National Park while the Nile characterises the breathtaking Murchison Falls National Park. This natural richness encourages more and more tourists to visit Uganda. A growing tourism industry enables visitors to enjoy the splendour and provide a truly Ugandan experience.
However, National Parks limit the agricultural and economic activities of local communities, which hardly benefit from tourism. This leads to tensions and encroachments sometimes, especially with a fast-growing population. By providing alternative income opportunities from tourism, we enable the communities to improve their livelihoods and create incentives for them to protect the precious nature around them.
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