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Uganda Conservation Foundation

An animal snare in the armory at Murchison Falls National Park
An animal snare in the armory at Murchison Falls National Park
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Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) is a not for profit organisation registered in the UK and Uganda dedicated to protecting Uganda’s national parks, protected areas and conservancies. UCF supports wildlife populations through investing in key infrastructure, engaging with communities and helping to reduce poaching and wildlife crime within Uganda. Murchison River Lodge is a corporate member of UCF and donates yearly to this great cause.

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Local woven mat in Uganda Small locally made candle holder

Local Crafts

Local Crafts

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Supporting Ugandan artisans.

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Uganda Wildlife Authority vehicle door Female Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger in Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Uganda Wildlife Authority

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Conserving and sustaining Uganda's wildlife since 1996.

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Wire giraffe and elephant made from snares found in Murchison Falls National ParkWire giraffe made from snares found in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda against backdrop of River Nile

Snares 2 Wares

Snares 2 Wares

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Transforming wire snares into wildlife sculptures.

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Local homesteads and conversation with members of the community Ugandan women carrying water in large clay pots

Cultural Experience

Cultural Experience

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Guided walk within and around the local community.

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Female widows from the community receiving montly care packageWoman elder from the community tending her garden

Widow's Outreach

Widow's Outreach

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Supporting elderly women in the surrounding area.

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Hanging glassware from a local workshop in Uganda Glassware from a local workshop in Uganda

Recycled Glassware

Recycled Glassware

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Handmade items made by a community organisation in Wakiso.

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30 local Ugandan women attending an English lesson in a community classroom with a teacher writing on the blackboardUgandan mother and her child attending a community classroom

Community English Lessons

Women's Group

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Empowering women with weekly lessons and health updates.

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Children sitting on tyres in the community playground close to Murchison River Lodge Children playing chess in the community playground close to Murchison River Lodge

Community Playground

Community Playground

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A playground for children created with recycled tyres and steel.

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