Amid Discrimination and Ejection, the Batwa Community Pays Homage to the Rainforest Through Sustainability and Conservation Efforts

"…we can't necessarily return the Batwa to the forest at this point in time, but we can return the forest to the Batwa..."

Photo: Batwa kids actively involved in tree-planting activities in Kalehe village, southwestern Uganda. Credit: Wendee Nicole

The Batwa community has struggled since they were kicked out of their homes in the rainforests of southwestern Uganda to favor mountain gorilla conservation efforts, which have actually yielded increased gorilla populations. The p…