Welcome to Sahaya Wildlife Conservation

This website is aimed at highlighting the partnerships of the USA-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Sahaya International with local partner organizations in Uganda, in particular in the region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (home of the mountain gorillas). We combine direct conservation (including reforestation of farm land) with education and empowerment of the local communities, including sustainable, conservation-based Incomes

A few of our programs

Our reforestation activities for habitat extension for gorillas and other wildlife

(credit of image above: Ian...

Our reforestation activities for habitat extension for gorillas and other wildlife

(credit of image above: Ian...

(credit of image above: Ian Markham; instagram: @wildhopecollective, @ianwildhope)

Mountain gorillas...

Mothers-in-Motion

Welcome to Mothers-in-Motion

We are...

Mothers-in-Motion

Welcome to Mothers-in-Motion

We are...

Welcome to Mothers-in-Motion

We are a group of women, based in Buhoma (at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda), that are involved in...

Joint Efforts for Green Mountain Initiative

Help to provide clean water to communities...

Joint Efforts for Green Mountain Initiative

Help to provide clean water to communities...

Help to provide clean water to communities at Bwindi (Uganda)- at $2,300 per well.

Join Sahaya International and Joint Efforts for Green...

Bwindi Local Woodcarvers Association

Background:

The Bwindi Local Wood...

Bwindi Local Woodcarvers Association

Background:

The Bwindi Local Wood...

Background:

The Bwindi Local Wood Carvers Association is a non-profit organization that was started by local woodcarvers, with the aim...

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Estimated number of mountain gorillas in the world

26

Number of youth trained in art

40

Number of reformed poachers

Introduction of energy-efficient stoves to communities

Update 2023: So far 24 cooking stoves were built! Below...

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The story of Rafiki’s death

This drama is performed by Bwindi Buhoma United Reformed Poachers...

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Sewing machines to empower women

Thanks to ongoing fundraising efforts, we have been able to...

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An act of kindness inspires, be a drop that creates a ripple

Watch the short documentary of Sahaya International about the power of the ripple effect.

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