Celebrating 23 Years of Impact on Earth Day: A Letter From Richard, our ACT Co-Founder

April 22, 2026

Dear Donors, Partners, Staff, Volunteers, and Friends,

As we celebrate our 23rd anniversary alongside Earth Day, we are reminded that our journey has always been about more than programs—it has been about systems transformation. The challenges facing our world, especially the climate crisis, demand solutions that are interconnected, inclusive, and built to last.

Over the past 23 years, we have learned that sustainable impact does not come from isolated interventions. It comes from transforming the systems that shape livelihoods, ecosystems, and opportunities. From community-led initiatives to policy engagement, from local innovation to global partnerships, our work has been driven by one core belief: when systems thrive, people and the planet thrive together.

To our donors, your support has enabled us to move beyond short-term fixes toward long-term transformation. You have invested in approaches that strengthen resilience, empower communities, and address root causes—not just symptoms. Your partnership is helping to build a future where climate action is embedded in every layer of development.

To our partners and stakeholders, thank you for your collaboration in advancing integrated solutions. Together, we are breaking silos—connecting environment, livelihoods, governance, inclusion, and equity—so that change is not only impactful, but sustainable and scalable.

To our staff and volunteers, your commitment continues to drive this vision forward. You are the champions of innovation and the stewards of our mission, ensuring that every action contributes to a larger, systemic shift.

As we look ahead, our focus is clear: to deepen our systems approach by centering community-led action, scaling climate-smart solutions, and building partnerships that enable communities to drive and sustain change. The urgency of the climate crisis calls us not only to act—but to act differently.

On this anniversary, which coincides with Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment: to build systems where communities lead, ecosystems are restored, and development pathways enable both people and planet to thrive together.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for shaping what comes next.

With gratitude and purpose,

 Richard Turinawe

Co-founder & Program Coordinator

ACT Uganda