TIST Uganda Newsletter - April 2011

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tist good to practice dairy forming, and by choosing trees that provide fodder, we can provide good
food for dairy cows and other onimals. ‘Wa can practice zero ~grazing techniques, so cattle do not damage fields of crops. By choosing muli-benefit trees and procticing conservation farming, we
improve, food security to have a better, life. We need balanced nutrition. We shall have good
nutrition with diverse farming from aledoiig, hardwark, and modem, sustainable forming systems. By Enoch Tumwebaze. IMPROVED ENERGY SAVING COOKSTOVE
FROM TIST PROGRAM HELPS. The construction of improved energy saving cook stove has helped us. People do their activities without bothering about the food and the fireplace. This cook stove hos no smoke since it hos a chimmey

to direct smoke outside. This prevents people from developing sore eyes due to smoke. Doctors say
that reducing smoke also decreases the risk of chronic diseases like cancer ond problems with the
lungs. There is lack of firewood these days. The TIST cook stove uses little firewood. It is of much profit 1o the tree farmers because they won't need to cut trees. Since it uses little wood, dead wood from tree plats, thinned trees and pruned branches can provide for household cooking. Farmers with these stoves can let frees grow for thirty He asin Greenhouse Gos contract, and harvest their trees of d time when they are mature ond ready. Let us all construct improved energy
saving cook stove so 0s fo conserve the nature as we develop. By Annoh Musiime —Kanungu. AIDS KILLS. AIDS kills, has made the parents to lose their offspring. AIDS Is an enemy thar has killed old men, youth, children and young bobies. AIDShas made families fall apart. In some places, only the ruins of houses are seen. Our years have been lowered. The widows are in
despair. AIDS hos coused poverty for many families. There is no one who Is clever or dull to oct on deed of sexuality. Test yourself before you unite with your lover. AIDS kills. If you have incre than one lover you increase your risk. If you are a couple, getm tested before you unite to protect both of you. Visit the nearby counselor for counseling; you will be in safe hands. We con help stop AIDS from stealing our men, women, and children. Visit a counselor and get tested today. Let us tetke the lead and visit the counselors who are nearby so that we remain on safe side.
With education and knowledge, when we open our eyes to AIDS in our communities, the
population may increase and life expectancy will rise once again. By Violet Kibonda-Rugarama Bakyara
Twelungure