{"id":234,"date":"2025-09-18T10:50:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcmv.org\/?page_id=234"},"modified":"2025-10-06T22:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T22:26:00","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lcmv.org\/index.php\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"234\" class=\"elementor elementor-234\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9035a4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9035a4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ebc7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78ebc7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who we are<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada3fe7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ada3fe7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-210f051 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"210f051\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4fb51a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4fb51a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s Change My Village (LCM) was established in 2019 as a Community Based Organization (CBO), registered with Rukiga District Local Government. IT has a membership of over 500 members comprised of 5 major groups. LCM agrotourism farm offers agro-tourism activities such as, exploring different local foods where they can engage in activities like seed collection, planting, harvesting, and processing of various crops. On their exploration, our visitors are greeted with panoramic views of the lush green hills and valleys that define the landscape of this part of Uganda. The highlands are characterized by rugged terrain with series of steep hills and valleys, the area is elevated with altitudes ranging from 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. The elevated scenic viewpoints provide an ideal backdrop for photography, allowing visitors to capture the breathtaking landscapes that define this region. The canter\u2019s agricultural farm diversification\u00a0immerses travellers in eco-friendly farming practices inviting travellers to reconnect with nature and celebrate cultural diversity.\u00a0The well landscaped evergreen farm creates a picturesque setting that enchants every traveller who comes by.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9630a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de9630a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd68bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edd68bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The fresh air, combined with the soothing sounds of nature, offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in cities. Whether you\u2019re traveling solo, with family, or friends, this center invites you to take a moment for reflection and relaxation. That\u2019s not all, Our quaint but gorgeous village is inhabited by community members that are so down to us. Visitors are welcomed with open arms, offering a sight into local customs and the vibrant lifestyle of the communities here. The long-cultivated landraces including African Indigenous Vegetables, Sorghum, peas and Irish potatoes have traditionally been the most significant contributor to food security, nutrition and incomes for many smallholder farmers in in the sub region. The potent brew that tastes nothing like alcohol(enturire, omuramba ) is the most socially drunk to quench thirsty. \u00a0This mouth-watering fermented drink is obtained from a mixture of honey and the world\u2019s most versatile crop, sorghum. 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