Community Projects
Conservation, healthcare, education, and empowerment in Buhoma
Buhoma is not just a gateway to gorilla trekking — it is a community where conservation, healthcare, education, and empowerment come together. From Bwindi Community Hospital serving over 100,000 people to the Ride 4 A Woman initiative giving women economic independence, the projects here demonstrate how tourism and community development can reinforce each other. Visiting these projects is one of the most meaningful ways to understand life in Buhoma beyond the forest.
7 Community Projects & Organizations
Bwindi Community Hospital
Founded by Dr. Scott Kellermann, Bwindi Community Hospital is the primary healthcare facility serving over 100,000 people in the communities around Bwindi. The hospital provides maternal care, surgery, HIV treatment, and community health outreach. Visitors are welcome to tour the facility and learn about rural healthcare in Uganda.
Near Buhoma, on the road toward Butogota
bwindihospital.com
Ride 4 A Woman
A women's empowerment organization providing skills training, microfinance, and education to women in the Buhoma area. Programs include weaving, tailoring, coffee farming, and financial literacy. The initiative has helped hundreds of women gain economic independence and support their families.
Near Buhoma Trading Center
ride4awoman.org
Buhoma Community Primary School
The local primary school serving children from Buhoma and surrounding communities. The school welcomes visitors during community walks and gratefully accepts donations of school supplies, books, and educational materials. Seeing the school in action gives visitors a window into daily life for Buhoma families.
Buhoma village
Arrange visits through community walk guides
Batwa Development Program
A program supporting the indigenous Batwa people who were displaced from Bwindi forest when it became a national park. Initiatives include housing, education, healthcare, and cultural preservation. The Batwa Trail experience is part of this program, providing income and helping preserve Batwa heritage.
Batwa settlement near Buhoma
Book the Batwa Trail through UWA or your lodge
Bwindi Orphans Project
A community-run initiative caring for orphaned and vulnerable children in the Buhoma area. The project provides shelter, meals, education, and emotional support. Visitors can meet the children and learn about the challenges and resilience of families affected by poverty and disease.
Buhoma village
Ask your lodge or community walk guide for visit arrangements
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH)
CTPH works at the intersection of gorilla conservation and community health around Bwindi. Their programs include gorilla health monitoring, community health education, and family planning. The organization recognizes that healthy communities are essential for the long-term survival of mountain gorillas.
Offices near Buhoma, operates throughout Bwindi area
ctph.org
HopeKitchen Buhoma
A community kitchen project in Buhoma providing meals and a gathering space for local families and children. The HopeKitchen was built with volunteer support and serves as a hub for nutrition programs, cooking training, and community building. It represents the spirit of solidarity and hope in Buhoma.
Buhoma village
hopeontheroad.de