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World Environment Day 2013

June 10, 2013

The enormous imbalance in lifestyles and the resultant devastating effects on environment called for this year’s theme being-Think.Eat.Save. JEEP as usual participated in this year’s World Environment Day Celebrations on 5th /June/2013 in Kalangala District. The above theme encourages everyone to become more aware of the environmental impact of the food choice one makes and empowers everyone to make informed decisions. JEEP still aimed at deepening public awareness and education of the need to preserve and enhance the environment.

By Joint Energy and Environment Projects
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TRAction Project up dates

April 2, 2013

JEEP together with PATH organized quarterly team review meetings on 20th and 21st of March 2013. These meetings were attended by Village Health Team Volunteers and Sales Agents from all parishes in Kira Town Council and Ssabagabo Makindye Sub County. JEEP conducted a community demonstration on 26th /03/2013 in Kireka C Kira Town Council. It was attended by community members, Representatives from PATH Washington, USAID and University Research Council Washington.

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Local electricians training – 20th March 2013

March 28, 2013

JEEP has finalized the training of new solar local electricians from 3 districts. These districts include Arua, Amuria and Kasese. The participants were introduced to solar energy as well as management and maintenance of these systems. Emphasis was placed on the role of the local electricians to manage and maintain the solar systems at their respective schools The workshop was opened by Ruth N Kiwanuka the CEO who emphasized the role of local electricians in ensuring the sustainability of the solar systems.

By Joint Energy and Environment Projects
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Refresher training of Contact persons

March 21, 2013

JEEP conducted a refresher training of Contact persons on 13th/03/2013. They received training on financial management, record keeping, profit & loss, income &expenditure, savings, costing & pricing, selling on credit and how to make business successful in the Tree & Solar planting project and other projects of JEEP. They were encouraged to perform to their best in regards to their roles as contact person which are; Educating the people about JEEP activities, The importance why everybody should implement.

By Joint Energy and Environment Projects
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Refresher Training for Tree Nursery Attendants

March 11, 2013

Tree nursery attendants from seven districts under Tree Solar project received training at JEEP folkecenter from 06th to 07th /03/2013. JEEP trained them about different topics which included; Site selection of a nursery, Timing, Diseases and pest control, Labelling, Knowing the species, Preferred species, Grafting, Budding, Pruning, Objectives of seed procurement, Seed collection selection. Practicals sessions were also given attention to strengthen these topics to participants. Practicals on grafting A participant from Luwero budding an orange tree

By Joint Energy and Environment Projects
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JEEP & ENVenture energy saving shop

March 5, 2013

Beginning in 2007, when JEEP’s staff received a solar training by experts of the Nordic folkecenter and Mali folkecenter, JEEP’s solar projects in Uganda have been highly successful. One of the first villages to be included in one of those projects was Wabutungulu in Luwero District. A solar run phone charging shop for the local community opened its gates in 2008 and will now be turned into an energy saving shop using an elaborated business concept.

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