Agroforestry & Livelihoods Internship
Work with farmers, youth, and community groups to promote climate-resilient practices
About the Project
This internship supports community-led agroforestry and tree-based livelihoods in Kalagala Parish. Interns will work with farmers, youth, and community groups to promote climate-resilient practices, restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthen food security.
The project aligns with Uganda’s key national frameworks: National Forestry Policy (2001), National Climate Change Policy (2015), Parish Development Model (2021) and Uganda Vision 2040. Together, these policies emphasize ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods – making your contribution both locally meaningful and nationally strategic.
Program Highlights
As an Agroforestry & Livelihoods Intern, you will:
- Establish a community tree nursery with climate-resilient seedlings.
- Work with 30 farmer groups (coffee, cocoa, and banana growers) to set up demonstration plots.
- Conduct GIS mapping of tree planting sites for monitoring and reporting.
- Mobilize youth groups for community tree-planting campaigns.
Intern Requirements
We welcome interns who:
- Have an interest or background in forestry, agroecology, environmental sciences, or climate studies.
- Are eager to apply practical field skills in tree nursery management, farmer training, and mapping.
- Show adaptability and cultural sensitivity when working with rural farmer groups.
- Are comfortable with GIS tools or willing to learn basic mapping skills.
Why Choose This Internship?
By joining this internship, you will:
- Gain practical agroforestry skills in nursery management and farmer training.
- Develop applied GIS mapping and monitoring techniques.
- Contribute to ecosystem restoration, carbon offset efforts, and sustainable farming.
- Strengthen your capacity to work in climate-smart agriculture and food security projects.
- Experience grassroots development with FOSCOD and community partners.
SDG Alignment
Location
Kalagala Parish, Buikwe District, Uganda
Duration
4 – 16 weeks (flexible)
Focus Areas
- Climate Action
- Agroforestry
- Food Security
