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  • Email: info@osdec-uganda.org, gfrudi@aol.com

About US

Organisation for Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation (OSDEC) is a Community Based Organization (CBO)
operating in six (6) parishes of Kibuuka, Kiweeka, Bugona, Kabusota, Kakundi and Kyabigondo in Lwamaggwa Sub- County in Rakai district.

Our programmatic focus includes; Child protection (orphans and vulnerable children), Prevention and response to gender-based violence, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Mental Health and Psychosocial support, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Food Security and Livelihood Support, Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence, Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion and Research and Innovation for Conservation (RI – Conserve)

About OSDEC

Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation (OSDEC) has been operating in Uganda since 2013. The organization’s work is guided by the National Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. OSDEC works with key stakeholders that include children, civil society organizations, communities, donors, the Government, and the media in contributing to the realization of sustainable development

Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation strives to create impact in communities by delivering program through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of marginalized, and by achieving results at scale. We implement programs in both development and humanitarian contexts.

Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation is to advocate for the preservation of opportunities and rights of all persons, animals, and other environmental species. Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development

Our mandate


Independent, private, and non-profit, Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation respects a strict political and religious impartiality, and operates following principles of non-discrimination, transparency, according to its vision, mission, goal and core values.

Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation is committed to sustainable development through supporting those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society by investing in people and their potential.



Our vision

The vision of this Organization is to have a well-coordinated Organization that recognizes and respects the rights of everybody and facilitate preservation of environmental and human rights.

Our mission

The organization’s mission statement is to advocate for the preservation of opportunities and rights of all persons, animals, and other environmental species.

Country Director

Dr.Ssemambo Robert


We advocate for sustainable development of communities in pastoral areas in Uganda.

Our core values

The commitment of Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation and that if our teams is guided by six (6) core values: -


1. Equity and Fairness: All people have a right to the benefits of our environment and natural resources. In line with this, the generation and distribution of resource benefits should be done in a manner that optimizes the values and benefits of social, economic, environmental, and natural resources dividends as well as recognizes equity and fairness for current and future generations.

2. Sustainable use: We believe in utilizing social, economic, environmental, and natural resources dividends sustainably, so they continue to function and offer services effectively for current and future generations.

3. Collaboration: We recognize the enormity of the task of building sustainable systems of managing social, economic, environmental, and natural resources. In playing our role, we will actively work closely in partnership with local communities, civil society organizations, private organizations, and the government to effectively discharge our mandate.

4. Professionalism: We are committed to our Vision and Mission. We will undertake our mandate with diligence and in line with nationally and internationally recognized ethical and professional standards.

5. Flexibility: We operate in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and adaptability in the use of our strategies and tools as the context demands.

6. Impact: We are committed to having the most sustainable impact for the communities and the people with whom we engage. All our actions aim to have an impact which improves the living conditions of the people, contributing to reaching the dignity every human being is entitled to. Organisation for sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation ensures a fit-for-purpose response that goes the last mile, uses all the best available options, and delivers the desired impacts directly to the beneficiaries and communities. To achieve the most impact, we commit to effectiveness, relevance, inclusiveness, and sustainability.

Our strategic objectives


1. To improve community livelihoods through capacity and knowledge building in climate smart agriculture.

2. To establish a practical based training and information Centre on climate change and natural resources.

3. To promote valuation of environment and natural resources for proper planning and sustainable development.

4. To play an advocacy role for mainstreaming climate change and natural resource valuation aspects in the national planning and development goals.

5. To provide Research based solution to Climate Change Vulnerability.

6. Establishing a strong foundation to build a sustainable renewable energy resource base by increasing biomass energy supply through tree planting integrated with non-food energy crops for future production of green energy.

7. To enhance capacity and knowledge base of the different stakeholders in environment and Natural resource valuation.

8. Advocate for adherence to set standards, laws, rules and regulations in climate change, natural resource, and environmental impact assessment.
OUR PROGRAMME THEMATIC AREAS

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