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About us

Western Media for Environment and Conservation (WEMECO) was formed in 2018 as a media network of environmental journalists and reporters working in the Albertine region in Uganda. It is registered as a non-profit organization (Reg.no.80020001155217) with offices in Hoima.

Mission

Our mission is to be a leading media organization defending and promoting environmental justice in East African. Our Vision is to promote Environmental Justice and human Rights through media at both grass root and national level. WEMECO works to empower journalists with Environmental Education so as to create a sense of Environmental activism among journalists and communities through media advocacy.

Our Objective

  • To promote Environmental justice and Human rights through media at both grass root and national level.
  • To create awareness, document and stimulate local communities’ participation in Uganda’s natural resources governance.
  • To advocate for ethical media practices in Uganda
  • To advocate for gender inclusiveness in Uganda’s natural resources governance.

Our Partners:

International Pollutants Elimination Network