The event was kicked off by Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba, showing that local environmental efforts are important alongside national plans. Her support helped highlight ZFONC’s work in encouraging people to take care of the environment.
The marathon started in Kalamba and ended at Kibibi Town Council Grounds. About 500 to 1,000 people, including young people, community members, leaders, and environmental supporters, ran the course. This turned the roads of Butambala into a lively display for conservation messages. People of all ages participated, showing that looking after the environment is everyone’s job.
Climate change is a big problem for Uganda, causing issues like unpredictable rain that affects farming and damaging the wetlands and forests that people rely on. Events like this marathon help two ways: they teach people about climate change and show them that everyday people can help protect the environment. Using a marathon is a fun way to get the conservation message out, reaching people directly as they ran or watched.
The marathon in Butambala shows what can happen when communities lead environmental efforts with support from leaders. ZFONC plans to keep using events like this to involve communities in the fight against climate change.
ZFONC thanked Minister Lumumba for attending, the people of Butambala for their support, and everyone who ran to support nature.
Zexa Friends for Nature Conservation (ZFONC) recently held a marathon in Butambala to get people thinking about climate change and protecting nature.
The event was kicked off by Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba, showing that local environmental efforts are important alongside national plans. Her support helped highlight ZFONC’s work in encouraging people to take care of the environment.
The marathon started in Kalamba and ended at Kibibi Town Council Grounds. About 500 to 1,000 people, including young people, community members, leaders, and environmental supporters, ran the course. This turned the roads of Butambala into a lively display for conservation messages. People of all ages participated, showing that looking after the environment is everyone’s job.
Climate change is a big problem for Uganda, causing issues like unpredictable rain that affects farming and damaging the wetlands and forests that people rely on. Events like this marathon help two ways: they teach people about climate change and show them that everyday people can help protect the environment. Using a marathon is a fun way to get the conservation message out, reaching people directly as they ran or watched.
The marathon in Butambala shows what can happen when communities lead environmental efforts with support from leaders. ZFONC plans to keep using events like this to involve communities in the fight against climate change.
ZFONC thanked Minister Lumumba for attending, the people of Butambala for their support, and everyone who ran to support nature.