About Us
Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) is an advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to influencing environmental policies to benefit the vulnerable.
Based in Uganda, the organization was born out of the need to contribute to efforts to turn Africa’s environmental protection potential into reality and to ensure that the local person mostly youth and women benefit from this effort.
Through lobbying, research, and community education, CECIC works with communities and leaders to ensure that natural resources are utilized in a way that promotes equitable development, environmental conservation, and respect for human rights.
Mission
To improve the livelihoods of rural communities for sustainable development in the Rwenzori region through programs for climate justice, nature conservation and human rights advocacy.
Vision
A society that equitably uses natural resources for socio-economic development.
CECIC’S Core Values
Believes in employing well trained, highly knowledgeable and skilled staff to deliver high quality services through conducting research and confidently advocating for best practices in natural resource management.
CECIC gives due importance to working together to achieve a common objective, respecting each other’s contribution, realizing and appreciating that togetherness is prime to accomplishment of tasks.
CECIC believes in being open in all ways and at all times, telling the truth, ensuring that resources are effectively and efficiently used, in the interest of every one.
CECIC places high value on the preservation of life, property, and the environment.
CECIC expects its member networks/partnerships to conduct themselves in a manner beyond reproach