In the quiet town of Kirinya, Wakiso District, one woman’s simple love for trees planted the seeds of what would grow into a nationwide movement for environmental conservation — Green Pages.
More than a decade ago, Alice Lamwaka began her journey not as a conservationist by profession, but as a woman who saw the beauty, value, and power of trees. She started a small tree nursery bed project, nurturing seedlings in her backyard. At the time, her focus was to earn a modest living while promoting greenery in her community. But what began as a small business soon transformed into something far greater.
As Alice interacted with farmers and neighbors, she noticed how deforestation and poor land use were affecting local livelihoods — from reduced soil fertility to unpredictable weather and dwindling water sources. Her passion turned into purpose. She began educating her community about the importance of tree planting and sustainable land management. With every seedling she distributed, she also shared knowledge, hope, and a vision for a greener Uganda.
Her message resonated. Families, youth, and local leaders began joining her efforts, planting trees across homesteads, schools, and community lands. The project gradually evolved from a personal initiative into a community-driven cause.
When Alice’s children saw her unwavering commitment, they too became involved — helping expand the initiative’s reach and transforming it into a family-led conservation movement. Together, they formalized the organization, giving birth to Green Pages, a non-profit dedicated to protecting biodiversity and improving livelihoods through sustainable environmental practices.
In 2022, the organization was officially revamped, marking a new chapter in its journey. Green Pages now works with communities across Uganda to train people in conservation, promote climate-smart agriculture, empower youth and women in green entrepreneurship, and restore degraded ecosystems.
Alice’s simple act of planting trees has now inspired hundreds of community members to take action — proving that one person’s dream can indeed grow into a forest of change.
Today, Green Pages stands as a living testament to Alice’s vision: that every tree planted is a promise of life, hope, and a better tomorrow.
