Continuous engagement with political leaders, corporate executives, and, critically, major polluters is essential, especially as Uganda approaches its first oil production. All decisions and actions must align with the legal and regulatory frameworks while prioritizing environmental needs and concerns. SGCT works with Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to monitor the implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) recommendations. Through policy advocacy, we address emerging environmental issues, close policy gaps, and contribute to the revision of outdated laws to better prepare Uganda for the environmental demands of extractive industries.
In mineral-rich regions such as Kasanda, Karamoja, Kabale, Hoima, Kikuube, and Buliisa, we focus on improving transparency and accountability in natural resource governance. This includes tracking revenues from extractive companies from initial payments to government
to their final use in public service delivery. Under our Business and Human Rights initiative, SGCT monitors company operations to ensure they respect the rights of host communities,
including the right to a clean and healthy environment, fair employment, and property ownership.

The Safer Globe Conservation Trust (SGCT) is leading an impactful menstrual health and hygiene initiative in partnership with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) to improve the wellbeing and education outcomes of schoolgirls in Hoima District. The project targets eight schools, four primary and four secondary in Buseruka and Kabaale sub-counties, including Butiaba Seed Secondary School, Walukuba Primary School, and Kabaale Public School, among others. These schools were selected due to their proximity to oil exploration areas and their vulnerability to challenges associated with Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).

The project seeks to address the persistent problem of school absenteeism and dropout among adolescent girls due to inadequate access to sanitary materials and poor menstrual hygiene practices. SGCT recognizes that menstruation, while a natural process, is still surrounded by stigma, misinformation, and logistical barriers that limit the participation of girls in school, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.
To tackle this, SGCT will conduct eight one-day trainings on MHM, which include practical demonstrations on the making of reusable sanitary pads. These eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives offer long-term solutions for girls who cannot afford disposable pads and reduce environmental impact, as they do not require incineration and generate minimal carbon emissions during production.

Each school will receive sewing machines, needles, thread, and materials like leak-proof polythene and absorbent fabric. A local tailor identified by each school will be trained and tasked with supporting ongoing pad production. Students in Senior 1–3 and Primary 4–6 will participate in both pad-making and hygiene training. The initiative also includes training health clubs, school staff, and peer trainers, equipping them to lead hygiene campaigns, combat stigma, and offer support to menstruating students.
The project is aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). It also ties into the broader human rights agenda, affirming that access to menstrual health is fundamental for dignity and equality.