PELUM is an acronym for Participatory Ecological Land Use Management.

PELUM Uganda is a network of non-governmental organizations in Uganda that have chosen to work together to improve the livelihoods of the poor. PELUM Uganda builds the capacity of its members so that they are better able to provide relevant and quality ecological land use services to small holder farmers. Through participatory and gender responsive training, research and networking.


PELUM Uganda promotes food security, natural resources management and use of indigenous knowledge. The network also facilitates experimental learning through exposure and exchange visits, topical dialogue and debate at national and regional level. This is in a bid to enhance members’ awareness  on trends and factors influencing their environment.


PELUM Uganda is part of the PELUM Association, a regional network of over 200 civil society organizations in 10 countries in east, central and southern Africa working in the area of participatory ecological land use management. Country chapters include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa


Vision
Empowered and gender responsive communities sustainably utilizing their natural resources for improved livelihoods


Mission
To build the capacity of Member Organizations in providing quality ecological land use services through training, networking, research, advocacy and participatory approaches.