Our Commitment to Achieving
SDG 7 and SDG 13

At Tororo Mixed Secondary School (TOMSS), we believe that education should not only prepare students academically but also nurture responsible global citizens. We are therefore deeply committed to contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13. SDG 7 focuses on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, while SDG 13 calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. As a school that values both academic and moral development, we have deliberately taken practical steps to ensure that our operations and learning environment support sustainable living and climate resilience.

In our fight against climate change and its impacts, TOMSS has completely abolished the use of polythene bags (“kaveras”) and single-use plastics within the school premises. This decisive action is aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting responsible waste management among our students and staff. We believe that creating a plastic-free school culture equips young people with habits that protect the planet both today and in the future.

In partnership with Shalom Research Empire (SHARE), we have introduced training programs on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) for our students. Through these trainings, students learn sustainable farming methods that help them adapt to climate change while ensuring food security. In addition, TOMSS has launched a tree planting campaign with a target of planting 2,000 trees in and around the school compound. This effort not only enhances our green spaces but also contributes to carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration in the wider Tororo community.

As part of our commitment to clean and renewable energy, our students have also been trained in briquette fuel production an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy alternative. With support from SHARE, these trainings provide our learners with skills to create eco-friendly fuel sources that reduce reliance on wood and charcoal, thus mitigating deforestation and improving air quality. This initiative directly supports both environmental protection and energy sustainability.

We are determined to do even more in the coming years. At TOMSS, sustainability is not just a project it is a core value. We continue to explore new partnerships, expand our environmental programs, and empower our students to become champions of climate action and clean energy in Uganda and beyond. Together with our stakeholders, we remain fully committed to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all.