Greening the Future:

Rotary Centenary Green Alliance Takes Root

On 20th August 2025, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and community partners joined hands along Entebbe Road for the launch of the Rotary Centenary Green Alliance – Phase 1, a mission green strategy aimed at protecting the environment while nurturing healthier communities.

The project brought together Rotary Clubs of Bwebajja, Akright City, Entebbe Base, the E-Club of Victoria, and Bwebajja Mid-City, in collaboration with partners including Roofings Ltd, Centenary Bank, and the Franciscan Capuchin community. In a single day of action, more than 200 trees—fruit-bearing and mosquito-repellent—were planted in six schools: Elite High, St. Padre Pio Primary, Kisubi High, Madina Nursery and Primary Nkumba, and Boston.

The choice of trees was intentional. Fruit trees will provide nutrition for students while promoting sustainable food security, and mosquito-repellent trees offer a natural shield against malaria, a leading health challenge in Uganda. In this way, the project integrated environmental protection with public health and youth empowerment.

This initiative was not just about planting trees, but about cultivating responsibility and awareness. Buddy groups from each club—Namulanda from Bwebajja, Bukaaya from Garuga, Katabi from Entebbe Base, Elephant from Bwebajja Mid-City, and Mahogany from Akright City—took part in mobilizing schools and engaging learners in the exercise. By involving students directly, the project instilled values of care for the environment and community stewardship.

Sustainability is at the heart of the Green Alliance. The Franciscan Fathers, who run a tree nursery at St. Padre Pio Catholic Parish in Kabulamuliro, committed to continuously supplying seedlings to schools. Centenary Bank reaffirmed its support for environmental and social governance (ESG) activities, while Rotary Clubs along Entebbe Road agreed to integrate tree planting into every major community service activity. In addition, the Rotary Club of Bwebajja has dedicated a Mission Green Officer to monitor progress and coordinate future expansions.

The impact of Phase 1 is already visible. Students are learning hands-on about conservation, schools are benefiting from improved environments, and communities are hopeful that the fight against malaria can be won not only through medicine, but also through nature. Employment opportunities will also grow through the nursery initiative, supporting local women and youth.

The Rotary Centenary Green Alliance is more than a project—it is a movement. With every tree planted, Rotary is sowing seeds of health, nutrition, sustainability, and hope for generations to come. And as the roots grow deeper, so too does Rotary’s commitment to building communities that are safe, green, and thriving