Community Empowerment and Development Program (CEDP)
Launched in 2022, FOSCOD’s Community Empowerment and Development Programme builds on our Global Learning Exchange experience. It brings clean energy and environmental sustainability into locally led work on skills, health, livelihoods, inclusion and ecosystem restoration.
Our Approach
We work with communities to identify priorities, build on local knowledge and co-design practical solutions. Our core focus is Kalagala Parish/Ward in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, where clean energy, water, farming and livelihoods are closely connected.
Community groups, local leaders, technical partners and academic institutions contribute complementary expertise. Through Global Learning Exchange, students, researchers and practitioners support this work while learning alongside communities. Local ownership and long-term usefulness guide each initiative.
Flagship Projects
Explore connected projects in livelihoods, WASH, clean energy and climate action.
Sustainable Livelihood and Green Enterprises
WASH Project
Carbon Credit Project
Renewable Energy
Areas of Focus
Five community programme areas work together through CEDP, supported by the partnerships and learning of Global Learning Exchange.
Programme: Clean Energy and Green Skills
Building local capacity and fostering innovation by delivering training in renewable energy technologies and green entrepreneurship.
Programme: WASH and Community Health
Promoting sustainable sanitation, clean cooking energy, and eco-friendly healthcare practices to cultivate healthier and more resilient communities. Clean cooking also connects this area to Clean Energy and Green Skills.
Programme: Green Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Supporting environmentally conscious livelihoods through green enterprises, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy models.
Programme: Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Action
Expanding conservation initiatives, carbon offset efforts, and community-led green planning to protect and regenerate natural ecosystems.
Programme: Inclusive Climate Leadership
Fostering inclusive participation in climate action and advocating for equitable access to clean energy and development resources.