Current Caretaker Trainees

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Angella Kamukama

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Angella is proud and excited to be at BLI. One thing that really excites her is her future as a female in the male-dominated agricultural industry. "No, I'm not nervous," she says. "I think its great to be unique!"

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Andrew Kaggwa Mawanda

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Allen Gimono

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Allen's favorite part of BLI is Lazarus' Forest. Less than 6 months into the program, she was already sharing knowledge. "By now, I already know very many different types of trees," she shared.

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Brian Ocen

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Deogratius Serubiri

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Deogratius joined BLI after spending time as an electrician, as he sees agriculture, particularly sustainable agriculture, as important for the future of his people and country. “We have a growing population, and we need to eat," he says. "I thus see organic farming as a very moral occupation. It keeps our nation healthy.”

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Esther Najjemba

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Growing up, Esther watched her mother farm every day. She wanted to do the same. "Even in primary school, farming was my dream," she shares. She knows BLI will give her the tools to follow this dream and plans to open a banana plantation and piggery upon graduation.

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Edrine Mulidwa

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Francis Ebeju

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Henry Musanjje

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Hajara Mugide

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Hajara came to BLI with her brother, Jackson. They plan to be the first in their family to practice agriculture. "We plan to practice together, hopefully rearing poultry," Hajara shared.

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JB Iduuli

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Jovia Nakimuli

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

When Jovia was in high school, her father fell ill, which forced her to drop out due to a lack of funding for school fees. She then joined BLI and loves it, especially the forest. On the weekends, she already started bringing tree seedlings back to her home village, teaching her neighbors about reforestation.

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Jackson Wabomba

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Coming to BLI with his sister Hajara, Jackson plans to return to his home village after his time at BLI concludes. There, he will work with Hajara to build a farm based on the pillars of integral ecology.

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Mary Nakiriwo

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Mary came to BLI after serving as a hairdresser for some time. She is excited to have the opportunity to be back out in the village and on the land. "I like it out here best," she says. "Here you can live with your people, live with your animals, and have forever fresh air.”

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Thomas Sekyanzi

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Richard Mugambi

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

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Specioza Kyomugisha

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Spacioza previously earned a certificate in agriculture. She joined BLI, however, to learn more holistic and sustainable methods of farming. She plans to have a poultry farm one day. "My dream is that one day, many people will visit my farm and see my techniques. They will come and tell others, ‘This here, is Spacioza’s poultry farm.’”

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Sharon Kayesu

Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III

Bubbly and outgoing, Sharon quickly makes friends with any guest that visits BLI. "In life, you always need friends. It is only together that we can accomplish things," she shared.

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