Bunyonyi Food Forest Foundation (BFFF) could not exist without the vision, diverse skillset, and volunteer commitment of its founding members.
Bridget Musiimenta
Mom of 3, resides in Kabale; Community Development Officer, Rubanda District local government.
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
Father of 3, Born and raised on Lake Bunyonyi; Bunyonyi Historian/Storyteller/Tour Guide
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +256775718204
Instagram: TYSON BUNYONYI TIKTOK:TYSON BUNYONYI
Grandson of Mauda Kyitaragabirwe – left to die on 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
Father of 3, Born and raised in Butare Village, Bunyonyi region. Works at Seeds of Hope (boat driver). Extended family resides in BFFF region.
BFFF roles: Materials, Transport, & Infrastructure.
“Planning on how to look forward for the future”
Judith Bakirya
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.
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
Parents of 4, Grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
Lives in Quwutsun Territory (B.C., Canada). Vancouver Island University Professors, Faculty of Education (VIU).
BFFF roles: Global Relations & Communication.
“Mpora, Mpora”… Slowly, Slowly,
we will achieve this community dream”
Founding member, currently on leave from BFFF. Mother of two boys, Entusi Receptionist (across from BFF land); 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!”
BFFF Team is committed to the communities of which it serves.