Advancing Animal Justice and Plant-Based Food Systems Across Uganda
to defend animals, strengthen local communities, and nurture our planet.
WHO WE ARE
Eco Space Foundation is a grassroots organization in Uganda dedicated to promoting veganism, animal rights, and sustainable food systems. Since 2023, we’ve been working with schools, policymakers, and communities across Uganda to advance animal rights and make plant-based food more accessible.
Our mission is to defend animals, drive food systems change, and build sustainable communities.
WHAT WE DO
We focus on food systems change because it addresses animal justice, environmental protection, and equitable food systems together. Our programs work with different sectors of Ugandan society to build lasting change:
School Outreach
We deliver vegan education in schools through workshops, fruit tree planting, and student-run Vegan Clubs. Students learn about animal rights, sustainable diets, and climate action while developing ethical and sustainable practical skills. We also advocate for plant-based meal policies and food systems change initiatives, as well as incorporating veganism into the school curriculum.
Institutional Outreach
We engage communities, restaurants, and institutions through cooking demonstrations, menu planning, and stakeholder dialogues. We also advocate for plant-based friendly policies and institutional food systems change. As part of this program, we facilitate chef training and public awareness campaigns that make plant-based options more available.
Street Outreach
We promote compassionate, sustainable living through non-confrontational public engagement, including street outreach, leafleting, and respectful conversations, as well as film screenings and other dedicated events. The program is focused on raising awareness about how food choices impact animals, our health, and the environment.
Animal Agriculture Transition
We support individuals involved in animal agriculture to transition to sustainable, cruelty-free livelihoods. Participants receive training in organic farming, afforestation, and plant-based alternatives while learning about veganism and animal rights.
Research and Policy Change
We produce evidence-based research on veganism, animal rights, and food systems change to inform policy and public health discussions across Uganda.
OUR IMPACT
30,000
students reached through vegan education programs at 45 schools
5,000+
fruit trees distributed and planted in schools and communities
30,000+
people reached through 30 vegan outreach events
Since 2023
15
vegan clubs established in schools
5,000
students at 12 schools engaged in the Thrive Africa Vegan School Lunch Campaign
20,000
people and 15 restaurants engaged in the Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week
15,000+
people reached during annual National Animal Rights Day events
Since 2024
IMPACT REPORTS
Read our annual impact report:
GET INVOLVED
For Schools
Bring vegan education and garden programs to your students
For Restaurants
Join our chef training programs or participate in campaign weeks
For Volunteers
Help us amplify vegan and food system change impact
For Communities
Attend our workshops and public awareness events
For Supporters
Help us strengthen plant-based advocacy across Uganda
