my curriculum vitae (CV)

            CURRICULUM VITAE

Luyimbaazi Derrick Kaggwa
Climate Action Leader | Environmental Human Rights Advocate | Youth Mobilizer
PERSONAL DETAILS

Location: Daaki Building, Level B, Room B-6, Just after Mulago Kubbiri Traffic Lights towards Kalerwe, Gayaza Road, Kampala, Uganda
Date of Birth: 5 May 1992
Phone: +256 783 134473
WhatsApp: +256 776 143069
Work Email: Derrick.rootsoftomorrow@gmail.com
Alternative Email: derrickluyimbaazi27@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luyimbaazi-derrick-180a43397

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Climate action leader, environmental human rights advocate, educator, and youth mobilizer with strong experience in designing and implementing grassroots environmental restoration programs. Founder-level coordinator of EBTDI Ventures and Program Lead of Roots of Tomorrow Initiative (RoTI), focusing on climate education, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. Recognized for building impactful community-based environmental systems, institutional partnerships, and international collaborations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Climate leadership | Environmental advocacy | SDGs implementation | Youth empowerment

•Community mobilization | Project coordination | Partnership development
Grant writing | Public speaking | Strategic planning | Environmental education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

-Coordinator / Executive Director – EBTDI Ventures (2023–Present)

- Lead environmental initiative promoting tree planting linked to birthdays

- Achieved 15,000+ trees planted across Central, Northern, and Eastern Uganda

- Engaged 10+ schools in environmental restoration programs

- Established partnerships with Climate Action Network Uganda and EarthDay.org

- Co-developed environmental awareness book: THE EBTDI GUIDE – PLANTING A LEGACY (Authored by Dr Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi)

- Officially registered in Uganda on 3 October 2025

Founder & Program Lead – Roots of Tomorrow Initiative (RoTI)
Theme: Nurturing Potential, Growing Futures

- Youth development program under EBTDI focusing on vulnerable and underserved communities

- Provides climate responsibility training, leadership development, and hands-on environmental activities

- In process of independent registration due to expanding impact beyond environmental scope

- Focus on youth transformation through education, sustainability, and leadership

Strategic Partnerships & Major Projects

- Kyambogo University Engineering Society partnership

- Secured 8+ acres of land for annual institutional tree planting programs

- Annual Roots of Tomorrow Marathon for environmental awareness

- Monthly Sports Gala starting June 2026 promoting youth unity and sustainability

- Development of Simba Omuti Birthday Music Festival (annual 26th December environmental music event)

EDUCATION


•Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Makerere University (2013–2014)

•Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) – Masaka Secondary School (2010–2011)

•Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) – Misanvu Secondary School (2004–2008)

AFFILIATIONS

▪︎Environmental Human Rights Defenders Uganda – Member

▪︎Active participant in international environmental and climate platforms

KEY IMPACTS

- 15,000+ trees planted across Uganda

- 10+ schools actively engaged in environmental programs

- 8+ acres secured for institutional climate action projects

- International partnerships with environmental organizations

- Publication of environmental awareness book project

- Launch of sports, music, and marathon-based climate awareness initiatives

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent) | Luganda (Native) | Arabic (Spoken)

REFERENCE

Dr Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi
Founder, EBTDI Ventures
Email: dd@ddigl.com

Dr Elia Paul Njuki
Founder and Director, Mukono Integrated Schools
Email: njuki69@gmail.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am committed to advancing climate action through innovative, inclusive, and community-driven approaches. My mission is to transform environmental responsibility into a global culture through education, leadership, and action-based sustainability programs that empower present and future generations.

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