Rising from the Floods: Rebuilding Along River Nyamwamba
For generations, the River Nyamwamba was a source of life. Flowing down from the icy,…
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Tourism • Conservation • Livelihoods
Empowering communities.
Empowering communities.
Protecting the Rwenzori.
Creating opportunities for the future while contributing to the long-term protection of Africa's most remarkable mountain ecosystem.
A Mountain, A Community, A Future.
The Rwenzori Mountains are one of Africa's most remarkable mountain ecosystems and an important source of water, biodiversity, culture, tourism, and livelihoods.
We believe that conservation is stronger when communities benefit from protecting their natural resources. The future of the Rwenzori Mountains is closely connected to the future of the people who live around them.
6Summits Rwenzori Community Foundation works with local communities to develop sustainable opportunities that improve livelihoods while encouraging the protection of the natural environment.
"Thriving Rwenzori communities living in harmony with a protected and resilient mountain ecosystem."
Our Vision
15+
Communities
10k
Trees Planted
500+
Youth Trained
3
Core Districts
Our Work
Our Core Areas
Addressing community, environmental, and economic needs through practical, locally-driven interventions.
Conservation
Supporting practical community participation in protecting forests, water, biodiversity, and mountain ecosystems.
Responsible Tourism
Promoting responsible tourism that creates meaningful opportunities for local communities while protecting nature.
Livelihoods
Helping households develop sustainable income-generating opportunities to reduce pressure on natural resources.
Youth & Women
Creating pathways for skills, entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic participation in the Rwenzori region.
Education
Supporting environmental awareness, conservation education, and lifelong community learning initiatives.
Climate Resilience
Protecting water sources and helping communities understand, adapt, and respond to environmental changes.
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How Coffee is Saving the Forest: The Story of Bakonzo Farmers
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The Melting Glaciers of the Moon: Climate Change in the Rwenzori
High above the equator, the ice-capped peaks of the Rwenzori are disappearing. Over the last…
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The Rwenzori Mountains belong to a future that we all have a responsibility to protect. Join us in building that future.