@uctvuganda: UCTV Leadership Magazine Review | Bethany Land Institute & the Legacy of Laudato Si' @ 10 In this inspiring episode of Leadership Magazine Review, we shine a spotlight on Bethany Land Institute (BLI) and its mission-driven work rooted in the values of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ groundbreaking 2015 encyclical calling humanity to care for our common home. Guests: Ruth Nakalembe – Community Engagement Officer, BLI Camden Robertson – Special Assistant, Community Outreach, BLI About Bethany Land Institute (BLI) Founded by three visionary priests—Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, Fr. Cornelius Ssempala, and Fr. Anthony Zachary Rweza—BLI was established to address the urgent challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, and youth unemployment. In 2019, the Diocese of Kasana Luweero became a co-founding partner through a memorandum of understanding, leasing land at Nandere Parish, which houses the BLI campus and the only remaining natural forest in Luweero District. Bishop Paul Ssemogerere serves as both a founding partner and patron of BLI. 🌏 The Legacy of Laudato Si’ @ 10 Issued in 2015, Laudato Si’ calls for an integral ecological conversion—linking care for the environment with social justice, human dignity, and spirituality. A decade later, its message is even more urgent, addressing: ✅ Environmental degradation & climate change ✅ Loss of biodiversity & pollution ✅ Social inequalities & economic injustice ✅ The need for innovative, sustainable development models This 10th anniversary is marked globally with prayer, action, and awareness campaigns—and BLI is at the forefront, living out these values through practical community transformation. In this episode, we discuss: How BLI integrates Laudato Si’ principles into everyday community life The role of ecological education in empowering youth Success stories from Luweero’s reforestation and sustainable agriculture initiatives Challenges and opportunities in promoting integral ecology in Uganda Why Laudato Si’ remains a prophetic call to action 10 years on Join the Conversation: How can faith-based organizations like Bethany Land Institute (BLI) lead the way in building a sustainable and just future? Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments. About Leadership Magazine Review: Leadership Magazine Review on UCTV brings you thought-provoking conversations and insights from the pages of Leadership Magazine, exploring faith, leadership, and social transformation in Uganda and beyond. Subscribe to the Leadership Magazine Today! Annual Subscription – UGX 45,000 🇺🇬 | Bulk Orders: 10% OFF for 10+ copies, 15% OFF for 50+ copies | INTERNATIONAL RATES: East Africa – $60 | Africa – $70 | Europe & Middle East – $80 | USA & Rest of the World – $90 🌍 | For more information, Contact MTN Irene Lamunu – 0772 840672, Nicholas Onyait - 0701 760069) | Leadership Magazine – For Christian Leaders" #UCTVLeadershipMagazineReview #LeadershipMagazine #ComboniMissionaries #LeadershipMagazineUganda #PopeFrancis #laudatosi #BethanyLandInstitute #ugandacatholictelevision #uctvupdates #uctv

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