Current Caretaker Trainees
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!"
Andrew Kaggwa Mawanda
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
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.
Brian Ocen
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
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.”
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.
Edrine Mulidwa
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
Francis Ebeju
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
Henry Musanjje
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
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.
JB Iduuli
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
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.
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.
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.”
Thomas Sekyanzi
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
Richard Mugambi
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
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.’”
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.
Samuel Mutibwa
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
Richard Odongo
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort III
Gladys Nazziwa
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Shakirah Agaba
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Femiah Nantumbwe
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Agness Atholere Mbambu
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Patriciah Kayesu
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Juliet Kemigisha
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Benadine Ayebare
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Simeo Kasajja
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Prischilla Akweny
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Andrew Ashaba
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Ronald Makubuya
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Samuel Lubangakene
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Bonita Tulyomugisha
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Maron Boba
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Julius Katongole
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Kenneth Businge
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Caleb Wani
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Cristian Buyi Marcellino
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV
Racheal Namaganda
Caretaker Trainee, Cohort IV