To initiate health and socio-economic development programmes on the islands that promote environmental conservation.
CONTACT USTo uplift the standard of living of the people of Buvuma Islands, through economic empowerment, environment conservation, Community Based Health Care and act as a linkage of Islanders to the external community.
VIEW EVENTSBuvuma Island's Lake Victoria & Environment Community Protection Association (BULVECPA) was transformed into Buvuma Island's Community Empowerment association (BICEA) on the th 24 October, 2019 to broaden further the objectives and t values of BULVECPA Members sitting at the annual general meeting resolved to transform the NGOs name and Logo by coming up with a name that embraces all the factors that are environmentally, socially and economically viable to the day to day community livelihood. The idea of forming BULVECPA was initiated in 2003 by Mr Katamba Philly, members were mobilized and the idea was conceived resulting into the formation of BULVECPA in the year 2005. BICEA/BULVECPA was registered under the non-government organization statute and regulation of 1990 with the goal of uplifting the living standards of people in Buvuma District, through education, sensitization, environmental conservation, mobilization and support education of all school going children and health. Currently BICEA operates in Buvuma District which is comprised of four sub Counties namely Bugaya, Bwema, Nairambi and Busamuzi. The area's population is approximately 100,000 but is expected to double due to the big influx of migrants in search of casual jobs.
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To sensitize the island population about sanitation and environmentally safe methods of waste disposal, including human feaces (Beaches are now much cleaner than ever).
To build sustainable hygiene practices at household level. Wakikere and Mubaale Landing Sites - Bugaya Sub-county Toilet facilities donated by the British High Commission were installed and several Sensitization seminars were organized. House holds income improvement. Busamuzi SubCounty Cows donated by Gorta Ireland.
Net working with other working groups. This has been achieved; several collaborating partners have been brought on board like the Young Men's Christian Association Kampala (YMCA), Uganda National Association of Community Occupational Health (UNACOH), Uganda Water Sanitation NGO Network (UWASNET) amongst other.
Continuous sensitization of the community on the prevention against HIV/AIDS and other diseases like malaria, bilharzias among others in a bid to have healthy community
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This category of membership is open for individuals and CBOs.
This category of membership is open for individuals, organizations, companies and institutions that support the objectives of BICEA.
This category of membership is open for individuals and organizations with a potential to advance the cause of BICEA.
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To initiate health and socio-economic development programmes on the islands that promote environmental conservation.
BUVUMA ISLANDS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION.
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To raise awareness to the community the importance of use of safe marine transport, teaching them the recommended fishing methods, prevention against deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS, bilharzia, sleeping sickness among others.
To promote sustainable methods of use of Lake Victoria resources as a measure of having a fresh and cleaner environment.
To promote better public and environmental health related programmes on the islands.
To initiate and promote meaningful sustainable socio-economic development programmes for sustainable livelihoods on the islands.
To enhance the association's capacity to efficiently deliver and collaborate with stakeholders.
To promote learning institutions for school going children and adults on the Islands, as a measure of reducing ignorance and its related effects.
To sensitize balancing issues and women emancipation, among others.
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