The Lake Bunyonyi Development Company
"The Land and People Project"
Now a Ugandan registered charity and community-run, the Lake Bunyonyi Development Company (LBDC) was initiated in 1993 to address the environmental impact of farming around Lake Bunyonyi in the south-western corner of Uganda. LBDC found its impetus in the collaboration of the Church of Uganda, Diocese of Kigezi; Africa Community Technical Service (ACTS); and the Lake Bunyonyi community, and began by creating a campground on a beautiful well-treed island in the middle of Lake Bunyonyi, called Bushara Island Camp.
Since that time, the project has grown tremendously. Bushara Island Camp has become a preferred tourist destination and now funds programs for agro-forestry and small livestock distribution, orphan-care, HIV/AIDS education, swimming instruction, income generation projects, and a scholarship fund for Lake Bunyonyi students. Bushara also supports more than 40 local employees.
In 2001, the project was registered as a local non-government organization (NGO). Since its initiation, the LBDC has become a model of sustainable development with minimal financial input from outside sources.
The Lake Bunyonyi Development Company thanks you for your involvement in helping the communities of Uganda.