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Quick answers about CECIC, our programmes and how you can get involved.

FAQs about CECIC Uganda

These FAQs answer the questions we hear most often about CECIC Uganda: who we are, where we work, our programmes, and how to volunteer, partner or find our publications.

The answers below cover our history and location, the seven programmes, how to volunteer or intern, how organisations can partner with us, where to download our research and reports, and how to reach the team in Kasese. We update this page whenever new questions come up in community meetings or by email.

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Answers to common questions about CECIC, our work and how to get involved.

What is CECIC?
The Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) is a Ugandan non-governmental organisation founded in 2010. We are dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region — generating evidence, informing policy and strengthening local capacity to protect the land, forests and water systems communities depend on.
Where is CECIC based and where do you work?
Our office is at Plot 2506, Mikari House, Central Division, Kasese, in Uganda's Rwenzori region. Our work is centred on Kasese and the Rwenzori region, and our programmes have reached communities in 30 districts.
What are CECIC's main programmes?
Our six programmes are: Climate Change & Community Resilience, Natural Resource Governance, Just Transition, Community-Led Food Sovereignty, Gender, Health & Environment and Wildlife Conservation.
How can I get involved or volunteer?
See our Opportunities page for current calls, join one of our campaigns, or add your name to our petition for climate justice and land security in Kasese District.
How can my organisation partner with CECIC?
We work with community groups, civil society, government, researchers and funders. Please contact us or email info@cecicug.org to discuss a partnership.
Where can I find CECIC's reports and publications?
Our research papers, reports, policy briefs and statements are in the Media Room and on the Publications page, where you can filter by type and download them.
How do I receive CECIC news?
Subscribe to the Eco CITIZEN newsletter for monthly updates on climate justice, land rights and community action — use the sign-up form on our website or visit the Newsletter page to read past issues.
I am a journalist. Who do I contact?
Visit our Media Room for press releases, our press kit and media contacts, or email info@cecicug.org / call +256 393 243 312.
Does CECIC have job openings?
Current vacancies are published on our Jobs page and calls for applications on the Opportunities page.
How can I support CECIC's work?
You can support us by joining our campaigns, sharing our work, volunteering or partnering with us. To discuss financial or in-kind support, please email info@cecicug.org.
How do I contact CECIC?
Email info@cecicug.org, call +256 393 243 312 or +256 200 907 975, WhatsApp +256 773 558 257, or visit us at Plot 2506, Mikari House, Central Division, P.O. Box 250, Kasese, Uganda.
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These FAQs give short answers. For detailed answers about each programme, visit Our Work. For research and reports, visit Publications, and for the latest news, the Media Centre. We add new FAQs as people ask new questions.

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