Farm Radio International 68d ago

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and may be distressing to some listeners. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. In the next episode, we continue the journey in Katagi Village, exploring what it truly takes to rebuild both ecosystems and lives. —----------------- What happens when the loss of forests reshapes not just the land, but the safety and lives of the women who depend on it? In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, host Ivy Prosper takes us to Katagi Village in Uganda, where deforestation has had devastating ripple effects. As logging companies cleared community forests, essential resources like firewood and water became scarce, forcing women to travel farther, and increasing tensions at home. For many, this led to rising instances of domestic violence. Through deeply personal stories, we hear from women like Annet Nassanga and Nyakato Iva, who share how environmental destruction changed their daily lives, and how they are now working to rebuild both their forests and their futures.