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at Ubuntu Garden

         We are a learning centre that takes a unique approach to learning, with
         a focus on sustainability in both our environmental practices as well as
         more broadly in our efforts to develop, facilitate and learn from
         development processes with a lasting impact. 


         Join us in an inspirational, playful, novel and communal space where
         we - by way of fun, social capital, traditional knowledge and innovation -
         support each other and continue on our learning journeys as agents of
         lasting, relevant change.


         We aspire to collaboratively communicate and unpack complex
         global/local challenges such as poverty, climate change, food security,
         sustainability, and gender equality. By providing you with a space to
         envision, devise and plan, we put you at the center of solutions.


          When you enter the garden, you will be a participant in an immersive
          learning journey which awakens your mind and makes you not only
          observe and reflect, but also instils in you a sense of purpose and a
          commitment to make changes whether that be in your life, in your
          family, or your community – even your country and the world.
          Connected with people, new ideas, motivation and aspirations, you
          emerge from the garden intent on making it happen!

 

Grow Your Mind at Ubuntu Garden

Green Yourself

Unwind and reflect in our inspiring green spaces whether that be in our formal garden, food forest, world garden, wide lawns or vegetable patch 

Learn by Immersion 

Immerse yourself in our garden - have fun and learn by interacting with the place, the ideas and the the people in it. Experience a garden like no other!

Generate Ideas

and Connections

Be creative and innovative in our vibrant oasis. Connect with like-minded individuals. Explore and unpack your ideas and aspirations in a conducive, supported setting

Our Services

EVENTS

Workshops, seminars, and courses

Teambuilding

Picnics, end-of-year events, other social events

Networking and matchmaking

School visits

Study tours

CONSULTANCIES

Facilitation of project design processes

Organisational assessments

Capacity assessments

Project/programme monitoring

Evaluations and outcome learning

LEARNING SUPPORT 

Curriculum development

Facilitation

Managing learning programmes

Capacity development evaluation

Mentoring

Who are we?

Lars Pedersen Okello

Director and Head of Learning

MA in English
Postgraduate studies in Adult Education and Communication & Development

Permaculture Designer 

Former capacity development adviser for Danida-supported organisations, projects and programmes

Rachael Elysha Aywek

Director and Social Media Manager

Studied at Varndean College, Brighton, UK

Content creator on Instagram and TikTok

Photographer/videographer

Evelyn Acio Pedersen

Director and Head of Programmes

MA in Development Studies

MA in Philisophy

BA in Economics and Philosophy

Postgraduate studies in Development Evaluation

Former Head of Strategy, Evaluation and Learning at Commonwealth Secretariat

Former Head of Projects Unit at Uganda Management Institute

... not to forget Harvey

Harvey is our little white simba who patrols the garden and welcomes all with love... lots of it, too!

Recurring Events

Open Garden

Come meet us, see the garden and hear what we are about 

Date: To be decided  -  Location: Ubuntu Garden

Seeds and Seedling Exchange

Bring seeds and seedlings to swap with other keen gardeners - and learn from each other 

Date: To be decided  -  Location: Ubuntu Garden

Incubator Day

Come share and get feedback on your idea for a project. Learn about other people's ideas and provide feedback for them. Network and find possible partners or collaborators

Date: To be decided  -  Location: Ubuntu Garden

Learning Programmes at Ubuntu Garden

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

This learning programme will provide you with terms, tools and targets for more sustainable and viable projects/programmes. Collection of data and review of outcomes shall in turn inform learning and adaptation towards more agile and responsive projects/programmes  

To be announced

Ubuntu Garden

Facilitators:

Evelyn and Lars

Introduction to Permaculture

This learning programme will introduce you to permaculture. This is a design approach centered on sustainable development by means of applying traditional knowledge and modern technology, working with nature and natural systems, avoiding social and environmental degradation  

To be announced

Ubuntu Garden

Facilitator:

Lars

Stewardship and Sustainability

This learning programme will focus on the role of churches and church leaders in fostering sustainable development and earth care within the congregation and the community at large. How can environmental education bring about increased reverence for the environment and the way that translates into sound environmental practice  

To be announced

Ubuntu Garden

Facilitators:

Lars and Evelyn

We're here to help at Ubuntu Garden

Events

We can host a wide range of activities for you. Get in touch to hear more and tell us what you'd like us to arrange for you

Consultancies

We can provide technical assistance  to you in your projects and programmes from inception to completion and beyond. Contact us and let us outline how we may add value to your work

Learning Support

We can support you by facilitating learning processes and capacity development. Reach out to us for ideas on how we can assist you in unlocking your potential  

What people say about Ubuntu Garden

I know of no other place in Uganda that is like Ubuntu Garden

Richard Olong, Oxfam

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