Okere City has officially reached its target of 150 farmers under the Shea Carbon Insetting Initiative, following the successful recruitment of the Olarokwon Farmers’ Group to join the already existing cohort. With 62 members attending the induction session on 25 November 2025, the initiative now stands fully enrolled—strengthening community-led climate action, restoring shea landscapes, and empowering farmers to benefit from regenerative agriculture and carbon credit opportu

In Okere, the shea tree is powering a new community-led carbon credit journey. Farmers are learning that the trees they protect and nurture can store carbon - and create real income. With clear mapping, training, and transparent monitoring, Okere is turning shea conservation into both climate action and opportunity.

This year, 34 candidates at Okere Community School sat for their Primary Leaving Examinations - the largest class in the school’s history. From future doctors and journalists to teachers and leaders, each pupil carries a dream shaped by years of hard work, community support and hope for a better tomorrow.

5th, Sept 2025 will forever be etched in the history of our village as the day we loaded 500 buckets of shea butter to send to amika, a world leading hair and skin care company.

This a report about the radical impact of our work between 2019-2024. What an impactful foundation of what we believe will significantly transform our community.

This blog provides a astep-by-step guide on making organic fertilizers and herbicides using the leaves of native tree species.

Okere hosts GROW project team for social and environment impact assessemnt.

In Okere, every seedling planted carries a promise—a promise of restored ecosystems, resilient livelihoods, and healthier households. On...

Over 150 farmers from Otuke District participated in a week-long practical training workshop held in Okere City from 31st March - April...

The awitong's visit serves as a powerful reminder that Okere City is more both a development initiative and cultural movement.

A brief snippet from a study trip to learn more about the shea industry there.

Okere City Annual Impact Report, 2024

Insights from an artisanal study tour on biochar production and the lessons we learn from it to support our sustainable agriculture ambition

Here's a brief report about our literary event: "Do not uproot the pumpkin" which we cohosted with the Institute for African Development.

2023 ANNUAL REPORT 2023 The year 2023 marked another remarkable chapter for us. We ventured into innovative creative arts projects,...

In October 2023, Jackeline and her husband Uchenna, employed at Rainbow Fostering in the UK, paid a visit to Okere to witness our...