BFFF Team is committed to the communities of which it serves.
Bunyonyi Food Forest Foundation (BFFF) could not exist without the vision, diverse skillset, and volunteer commitment of its founding members.
Bridget Musiimenta
Ugandan citizen. Mom of 4. Resides in Kabale; Senior Community Development Officer, Rubanda District local government.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +256 779 921636
BFFF roles: Monitoring & Marketing. Works with government officials and community groups; Monitors and assesses BFFF progress and impact
“I imagine how it will be when we prepare the land for the forest…
Indeed we are a team – no sleep – until we achieve our goals”
Tyson Ndamwesiga “Bunyonyi”
Ugandan citizen. Father of 3. Born and raised on Lake Bunyonyi; Bunyonyi Historian/Storyteller/Tour Guide
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +256775618204
Instagram: TYSON BUNYONYI TIKTOK:TYSON BUNYONYI
Grandson of Mauda Kyitaragabirwe – last remaining survivor of Punishment Island (BBC)
BFFF roles: Indigenous Batwa Relations, Promotion & Outreach. Researcher of Indigenous plants & medicines with Batwa community.
“BFFF – Best Food Friends Forever”
“We are always ready to fulfill our dreams concerning BFFF”
“As a Team we can”
“We can’t change the world but we can make a difference!”
Hillary Mwakire
Ugandan citizen. Father of 4. Born and raised in Butare Village, Bunyonyi region. Works at Seeds of Hope (boat driver). Extended family resides in BFFF region.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +256 771 825982
BFFF roles: Materials, Transport, & Infrastructure.
“Planning on how to look forward for the future”
Judith Bakirya
Ugandan citizen. Permaculture Farm Owner, Busaino Fruits & Herbs; Agroecology Entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in Organisational and Community Development Work.
Awards winning farm, BBC World Service 2019, Best Farmer 2015, and Agri- Cultural heritage 2023.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +256 773 168588
BFFF role: Indigenous Food Forest Mentor & Advisor. Applies perma-culture, agro-ecological, & Indigenous principles for Food Forest & Plant Medicine Farmacy
“It was a blessing we met and made new BFFF creation”
“The land for the Bunyonyi Food Forest is perfect for sustainable permaculture.
It will become the center for
transforming the area”.
Nadine Cruickshanks + Joe Karmel
Canadian citizens. Parents of 4, Grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
Resides in Quwutsun Territory/Cowichan Valley (B.C., Canada). Vancouver Island University Professors, Faculty of Education.
Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]
WhatsApp: Nadine/+1250 7328444; Joe/+1250 7325473
BFFF roles: Global Relations, Construction, Communication.
“Mpora, Mpora”… Slowly, Slowly,
we will achieve this community dream”
Catarina Borges
Brazilian citizen. Parent of 4. Resides in Snuneymuxw territory/Nanaimo (B.C., Canada). Educator extraordinaire. Currently completing her Master’s in Educational Leadership (MEDL) at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Certified Marketing Professional (CMKP). Community advocate. Supports women to launch and expand their skills/businesses through social media.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +1236 9534182
BFFF roles: Entrepreneurship; International outreach, mentorship, & marketing through social media
“What a gift to witness this…
I believe that people want to be part of something meaningful, and we are giving this chance to people”
Ugandan citizen. Currently on leave from BFFF. Mother of two boys, President of Women’s Association; Youth advocate.
BFFF role: Community Liaison. Organizes and supports local Chairmen, Women, Youth, and Mixed-gender groups.
“Thanks everyone for the amazing work and the journey we are starting as a team… I am so proud of y’all”.
“I am impressed by the whole team…thanks for all you do!”
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