The proposed project seeks to safeguard communities in Kyotera and Rakai districts against environmental degradation from activities of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) to carry crude oil from Hoima in Western Uganda to Port Tanga in Tanzania. The one year project seeks USD 50,000= to equip communities in the mentioned districts with environmental,social and land rights knowledge and skills to monitor EACOP developments,tap into opportunities in the industry and effectively participate in decision making processes for improved livelihoods and natural resource governance.