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Fruit and Juice Party: Planting Fruit Trees to Save the Environment and Improve Human Nutrition

19 April 2023 John Kiwagalo

The world is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. Climate change, deforestation and water scarcity, all of these are having a devastating impact on our planet. Fortunately, there are ways we can combat this destruction by taking simple steps to protect our environment. One such step is planting fruit trees! Uganda, the fruit basket of Africa …

Rediscovering the Value of Indigenous Fruits Through the Fruit and Juice Festival

18 March 2019 John Kiwagalo

The 7th edition of the Fruit and Juice Party was held on March 15, 2019, in Buikwe District, Uganda. The event attracted 665 people including students from 14 primary and secondary schools, 3 universities, government officials, CSOs, and members of local food communities, all gathered to celebrate local indigenous fruits and juices.