Update #7: finishing the first greenhouse and water tower
We are back with a short update. And it’s a very happy one! We have finished the first greenhouse and water tower. We have worked really hard to finish everything in a fast and reliable way.
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Update #6: Sustainable irrigation with Futurepump
Rather than depending on polluting (and costly) petrol and diesel pumps, we decided to partner up with Futurepump, a solar irrigation pump.
Update #5 – Greenhouse, BVU Start-up Academy and new office
Time flies when you are growing bamboo. Only 1 month has passed, but we have so much to share. Launch BVU Start-up Academy Bamboo Village Uganda was created to fight global warming and to create job opportunities for the people in the Nakasongola district. There are so many talented craftsmen and women who know how […]
Internship: International sustainable company development // market research (m/f)
Start period: flexible. Location: Naaldwijk, The Netherlands What we do: Planting bamboo in Uganda Fighting against the climate change with CO₂ absorption of bamboo Building fair and sustainable bamboo houses and other infrastructure in Uganda Creating jobs under fair conditions for Uganda’s population Developing and selling bamboo products Your tasks: Market analysis of the current […]
Update #4 – Christmas, crafts and a lot of bamboo plants
So many things happened over the past few weeks, it’s time for another update. First of all, we are very excited to show the images of the very first bamboo plants! Thanks to so many contributions over the past few weeks, we are now able to really start with the project. All these little plants […]
Update #3 – Fachjan compensates 1,9 million kilos of carbon by planting bamboo
We are thrilled to announce that Fachjan is joining our fight against climate change and poverty. The innovative Dutch grower of tropical plants will compensate a whopping 1,9 million kilos of carbon by planting bamboo at Bamboo Village Uganda.
Update #2 – We are hiring! Help us to prepare the field
Bamboo Village Uganda is looking for 10-15 Ugandese team members from the Nakasongola district who want to help us to prepare the plantation.
Update #1: beautiful bamboo products and more
It’s time for our very first update about Bamboo Village Uganda, how exciting! Last week, Henri made a visit to Uganda. Here’s what happened:
