“They Took the Land, But Left the Fear”: A Story from Buliisa
In the sweltering quiet of Uduk 1 village in Buliisa District, a man waits. His name is Muhemba Joseph (pictured below during a recent interview with one of our...
Fighting Back with Skills: Tasha Vocational Institute and the Youth Uprising Against EACOP’s Injustice
In Uganda’s oil-rich Albertine region, what was promised as a “development miracle” has left behind a trail of broken livelihoods, stolen land, and silenced voices. The East African Crude...
Labor Exploitation: The Cost of the EACOP Pipeline
In the heart of Buliisa District, a troubling story is emerging from the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, where promises of opportunity have quickly turned into...
The Sky is Changing
In Kikuube, as in much of the Albertine region, the seasons no longer feel like seasons. What used to be predictable rains and cooling winds have given way to...
The Ground Shook in Hoima, and So Did the People
It began quietly. Then, the blasts came. In Kyakasato Village, nestled in Kigorobya County of Hoima District, life used to move with the rhythm of farming seasons, local gatherings,...
Exposing the Truth: How TotalEnergies’ EACOP Project Betrays Its Promises
The Tilenga and EACOP projects, spearheaded by TotalEnergies, have been widely criticized for their destructive impact on local communities and the environment. Despite their claims of acting responsibly and...
An Environmental Disaster in the Making? A Critique of the EACOP Project
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project stands as a looming environmental catastrophe, threatening the fragile ecosystems and biodiversity in its wake and beyond. This project is widely...
Faith, Environmental Justice, and the battle against EACOP
In the heart of Buliisa district in western Uganda, the once-forgotten River Kamuhukula has once again resurfaced, following decades of obscurity, not as the blessing it should be, but...