Kara-Tunga Foundation (KTF) is an Ugandan not-for-profit organisation which aims at fostering peace, prosperity and conservation through eco-tourism development in the countries northeastern Karamoja sub-region. KTF is an Kara-Tunga initiative to develop, manage, monitor and operate all the companies community development related activities. KTF is funded by a conservation levy when staying at our
eco-camps, community development fees part of excursions, donors and well wishers. KTF partners with organised community groups to support programs focusing on education, conservation and livelihoods. VISION 2022-2024
Our focus clearly is on conservation of biodiversity, through collaborating with communities adjacent to the protected areas. We aim at doing so through eco-tourism, value addition and market linkages for sustainable forest-based services.
1. Conservation Zones
The lands of indigenous marginalised communities in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region are hosting important watershed areas which are important for the community at large. But due to socio-economical factors, the people and their lands are under increasing pressure with disastrous results.
2. Eco-Camps
Kara-Tunga is developing Eco-Camps adjacent to protected areas in Karamoja which act as incubator for conservation in the respected areas. The eco camps offer direct and indirect job opportunities and act as point of reference for the community as well as partners.
3. Community-based Tourism
Improve the livelihoods of the community through successful community-based tourism activities. KTF and its stakeholders will jointly invest in relevant skilling opportunities for the community, and provide youth with the required training for a career in sustainable tourism & hospitality.
4. Branding and Market Linkages
KTF pro-actively supports partner communities with developing sustainable enterprises through capacity building, market linkages and branding.
