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background: #0f5c3f;\n }\n\n .flex-between {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 20px;\n }\n\n \/* priority group *\/\n .priority-box {\n background: #1f463b;\n color: white;\n border-radius: 40px;\n padding: 48px 40px;\n text-align: center;\n }\n\n .priority-box h3 {\n font-size: 2rem;\n margin-bottom: 16px;\n }\n\n \/* No footer styles needed \u2014 removed entirely *\/\n .final-note {\n text-align: center;\n margin: 48px 0 64px;\n padding: 20px;\n background: #f0f6f2;\n border-radius: 40px;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 800px) {\n .navbar {\n flex-direction: column;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .hero {\n padding: 32px 24px;\n }\n .hero-content h2 {\n font-size: 2.2rem;\n }\n .container {\n padding: 0 20px;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n \n <nav class=\"navbar\">\n <div class=\"logo\">\n <h1>MBIZ Development Foundation<\/h1>\n <span>MDF | Conservation \u00b7 Human Rights \u00b7 Research<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"nav-links\">\n <li><a href=\"#\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">About<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">What We Do<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">Programs<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">Get involved<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-outline\"><i class=\"fas fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i> Partner with us<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n\n \n <div class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\n <div class=\"hero-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i> Registered in Uganda (Reg No. 80020001396116)<\/div>\n <h2>Empowering communities,<br> protecting nature & human dignity<\/h2>\n <p>MBIZ Development Foundation (MDF) is a registered development organization committed to conservation, human rights, and collaborative development research. We place communities at the heart of lasting change.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">2,000+<\/span><br>masks distributed<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">2018<\/span><br>year of impact<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">20+<\/span><br>agroforestry nurseries<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block;\">Explore our work <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>\n <i class=\"fas fa-hands-helping\" style=\"margin-left: 12px;\"><\/i>\n <i class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i>\n <p>Community-led solutions \u2022 Climate resilience \u2022 Human rights advocacy<\/p>\n <small style=\"display: block; margin-top: 12px;\">In partnership with Kisoro District Local Government & DCDO<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <section>\n <div class=\"grid-3\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px,1fr));\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-eye card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Vision<\/h3>\n <p>To become a regional leader in holistic development \u2014 strengthening families, communities, and institutions for dignified humanity and meaningful progress in a secure and sustainable environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-bullseye card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Mission<\/h3>\n <p>Foster safe and dignified human activities through conservation, human rights advocacy, and evidence-based policy. We place communities at the core, using collaboration, advocacy, and social mobilization.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Core Commitment<\/h3>\n <p>Operating under Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Kisoro District Local Government \u2014 coordinated with DCDO, we ensure transparency and local ownership in all initiatives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our values \u2022 foundation of change<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-sub\">Guided by integrity, community leadership, and compassion \u2014 every action reflects our principles.<\/p>\n <div class=\"grid-values grid-3\">\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i><h4>Dutifulness & accountability<\/h4><p>Responsible stewardship of resources and commitments.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-globe-africa\"><\/i><h4>Humanity at the core<\/h4><p>All activities prioritize human dignity and wellbeing.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-brain\"><\/i><h4>Evidence-based strategies<\/h4><p>Transparent decisions rooted in research and data.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-handshake\"><\/i><h4>Partnerships & collaborations<\/h4><p>Strong alliances for sustainable results.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i><h4>Community-led development<\/h4><p>Local solutions designed and owned by communities.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-smile\"><\/i><h4>Modesty, courtesy & compassion<\/h4><p>Respectful, flexible and empathetic approach.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">What we do<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-sub\">Integrated action areas that create sustainable livelihoods and protect our planet & people.<\/p>\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-mountain card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Conservation<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-paw\"><\/i> Wildlife habitat protection<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-seedling\"><\/i> Reforestation & agroforestry (bamboo seedlings)<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-water\"><\/i> Water body protection & anti-silting<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-trash-alt\"><\/i> Innovative waste management & safe disposal<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-umbrella-beach\"><\/i> Tourism promotion & cultural conservation<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-tachometer-alt\"><\/i> Soil erosion prevention & fertility tech<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-fist-raised card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Human Rights<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-gavel\"><\/i> Advocacy: education, health, housing, safe workplaces<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-heartbeat\"><\/i> Healthy lifestyles (nutrition, smoking cessation, physical activity)<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-baby-carriage\"><\/i> Safe motherhood & protection against GBV<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-female\"><\/i> Women\u2019s rights to asset ownership, including land<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-hand-holding-medical\"><\/i> Disaster prevention, relief access, post-disaster support<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Cultural rights & freedoms<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chalkboard-teacher card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Development Research<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-microscope\"><\/i> Community-centered study protocols<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-lightbulb\"><\/i> Social Innovation Movement (SIM) establishment<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-university\"><\/i> Partnerships with public, private, academia & civil society<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-chart-bar\"><\/i> Identifying & scaling applicable technologies<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-book-open\"><\/i> Joint research publications & policy influence<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <div class=\"flex-between\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Impact in action<\/h2>\n <span class=\"hero-badge\" style=\"background:#d5e8de;\">Since incorporation in 2018<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid-programs grid-3\" style=\"margin-top: 32px;\">\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-head-side-mask\"><\/i>\n <h3>COVID-19 resilience<\/h3>\n <p>Promoted safety standards, distributed <strong>2,000 branded cotton face masks<\/strong>, and mobilized caregivers during National Family Days to boost child immunization, nutrition, and safe motherhood.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>\n <h3>Agroforestry nurseries<\/h3>\n <p>Established and maintained multiple agroforestry nursery beds including <strong>bamboo seedlings<\/strong> for erosion control, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\n <h3>Community mobilization<\/h3>\n <p>Partnered with Kisoro DCDO to promote safe motherhood, child health, and rights awareness \u2014 reaching remote, vulnerable populations with evidence-based outreach.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <div class=\"priority-box\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-venus-mars\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-block;\"><\/i>\n <h3>Priority: Women, Girls & Vulnerable Groups<\/h3>\n <p style=\"max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem;\">We strategically focus on empowering women, girls, and marginalized communities \u2014 ensuring they thrive in environments where human rights are respected, upheld, and celebrated. Our gender-transformative approach builds resilience and lasting equality.<\/p>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 32px; background: white; color: #1f463b; padding: 10px 28px; border-radius: 40px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">Support a girl’s future \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"final-note\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; color: #278a60; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-block;\"><\/i>\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 8px 0;\">Working hand-in-hand with public, private & civil society<\/h3>\n <p style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 12px auto 0;\">MDF operates in close coordination with Kisoro District Local Government, District Community Development Office (DCDO), and academic partners to drive evidence-based policy and sustainable development research. We invite collaborations that advance social innovation.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #5d7a6e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-registered\"><\/i> Registration No. 80020001396116 \u2014 Company Limited by Guarantee, Uganda<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mbiz Development Foundation | MDF \u2013 Conservation, Human Rights & Research MBIZ Development Foundation MDF | Conservation \u00b7 Human Rights \u00b7 Research Home About What We Do Programs Get involved Partner with us Registered in Uganda (Reg No. 80020001396116) Empowering communities, protecting nature & human dignity MBIZ Development Foundation (MDF) is a registered development organization […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/29"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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.navbar {\n flex-direction: column;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .hero {\n padding: 32px 24px;\n }\n .hero-content h2 {\n font-size: 2.2rem;\n }\n .container {\n padding: 0 20px;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n \n <nav class=\"navbar\">\n <div class=\"logo\">\n <h1>MBIZ Development Foundation<\/h1>\n <span>MDF | Conservation \u00b7 Human Rights \u00b7 Research<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"nav-links\">\n <li><a href=\"#\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">About<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">What We Do<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">Programs<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#\">Get involved<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-outline\"><i class=\"fas fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i> Partner with us<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n\n \n <div class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\n <div class=\"hero-badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i> Registered in Uganda (Reg No. 80020001396116)<\/div>\n <h2>Empowering communities,<br> protecting nature & human dignity<\/h2>\n <p>MBIZ Development Foundation (MDF) is a registered development organization committed to conservation, human rights, and collaborative development research. We place communities at the heart of lasting change.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">2,000+<\/span><br>masks distributed<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">2018<\/span><br>year of impact<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\"><span class=\"stat-number\">20+<\/span><br>agroforestry nurseries<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block;\">Explore our work <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>\n <i class=\"fas fa-hands-helping\" style=\"margin-left: 12px;\"><\/i>\n <i class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i>\n <p>Community-led solutions \u2022 Climate resilience \u2022 Human rights advocacy<\/p>\n <small style=\"display: block; margin-top: 12px;\">In partnership with Kisoro District Local Government & DCDO<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <section>\n <div class=\"grid-3\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px,1fr));\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-eye card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Vision<\/h3>\n <p>To become a regional leader in holistic development \u2014 strengthening families, communities, and institutions for dignified humanity and meaningful progress in a secure and sustainable environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-bullseye card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Mission<\/h3>\n <p>Foster safe and dignified human activities through conservation, human rights advocacy, and evidence-based policy. We place communities at the core, using collaboration, advocacy, and social mobilization.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Core Commitment<\/h3>\n <p>Operating under Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Kisoro District Local Government \u2014 coordinated with DCDO, we ensure transparency and local ownership in all initiatives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our values \u2022 foundation of change<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-sub\">Guided by integrity, community leadership, and compassion \u2014 every action reflects our principles.<\/p>\n <div class=\"grid-values grid-3\">\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i><h4>Dutifulness & accountability<\/h4><p>Responsible stewardship of resources and commitments.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-globe-africa\"><\/i><h4>Humanity at the core<\/h4><p>All activities prioritize human dignity and wellbeing.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-brain\"><\/i><h4>Evidence-based strategies<\/h4><p>Transparent decisions rooted in research and data.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-handshake\"><\/i><h4>Partnerships & collaborations<\/h4><p>Strong alliances for sustainable results.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf\"><\/i><h4>Community-led development<\/h4><p>Local solutions designed and owned by communities.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"card value-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-smile\"><\/i><h4>Modesty, courtesy & compassion<\/h4><p>Respectful, flexible and empathetic approach.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">What we do<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-sub\">Integrated action areas that create sustainable livelihoods and protect our planet & people.<\/p>\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-mountain card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Conservation<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-paw\"><\/i> Wildlife habitat protection<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-seedling\"><\/i> Reforestation & agroforestry (bamboo seedlings)<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-water\"><\/i> Water body protection & anti-silting<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-trash-alt\"><\/i> Innovative waste management & safe disposal<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-umbrella-beach\"><\/i> Tourism promotion & cultural conservation<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-tachometer-alt\"><\/i> Soil erosion prevention & fertility tech<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-fist-raised card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Human Rights<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-gavel\"><\/i> Advocacy: education, health, housing, safe workplaces<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-heartbeat\"><\/i> Healthy lifestyles (nutrition, smoking cessation, physical activity)<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-baby-carriage\"><\/i> Safe motherhood & protection against GBV<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-female\"><\/i> Women\u2019s rights to asset ownership, including land<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-hand-holding-medical\"><\/i> Disaster prevention, relief access, post-disaster support<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Cultural rights & freedoms<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"card\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-chalkboard-teacher card-icon\"><\/i>\n <h3>Development Research<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-microscope\"><\/i> Community-centered study protocols<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-lightbulb\"><\/i> Social Innovation Movement (SIM) establishment<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-university\"><\/i> Partnerships with public, private, academia & civil society<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-chart-bar\"><\/i> Identifying & scaling applicable technologies<\/li>\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-book-open\"><\/i> Joint research publications & policy influence<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section>\n <div class=\"flex-between\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Impact in action<\/h2>\n <span class=\"hero-badge\" style=\"background:#d5e8de;\">Since incorporation in 2018<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid-programs grid-3\" style=\"margin-top: 32px;\">\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-head-side-mask\"><\/i>\n <h3>COVID-19 resilience<\/h3>\n <p>Promoted safety standards, distributed <strong>2,000 branded cotton face masks<\/strong>, and mobilized caregivers during National Family Days to boost child immunization, nutrition, and safe motherhood.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>\n <h3>Agroforestry nurseries<\/h3>\n <p>Established and maintained multiple agroforestry nursery beds including <strong>bamboo seedlings<\/strong> for erosion control, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card program-highlight\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\n <h3>Community mobilization<\/h3>\n <p>Partnered with Kisoro DCDO to promote safe motherhood, child health, and rights awareness \u2014 reaching remote, vulnerable populations with evidence-based outreach.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <div class=\"priority-box\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-venus-mars\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-block;\"><\/i>\n <h3>Priority: Women, Girls & Vulnerable Groups<\/h3>\n <p style=\"max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem;\">We strategically focus on empowering women, girls, and marginalized communities \u2014 ensuring they thrive in environments where human rights are respected, upheld, and celebrated. Our gender-transformative approach builds resilience and lasting equality.<\/p>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 32px; background: white; color: #1f463b; padding: 10px 28px; border-radius: 40px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">Support a girl’s future \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"final-note\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; color: #278a60; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-block;\"><\/i>\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 8px 0;\">Working hand-in-hand with public, private & civil society<\/h3>\n <p style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 12px auto 0;\">MDF operates in close coordination with Kisoro District Local Government, District Community Development Office (DCDO), and academic partners to drive evidence-based policy and sustainable development research. We invite collaborations that advance social innovation.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #5d7a6e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-registered\"><\/i> Registration No. 80020001396116 \u2014 Company Limited by Guarantee, Uganda<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mbiz Development Foundation | MDF \u2013 Conservation, Human Rights & Research MBIZ Development Foundation MDF | Conservation \u00b7 Human Rights \u00b7 Research Home About What We Do Programs Get involved Partner with us Registered in Uganda (Reg No. 80020001396116) Empowering communities, protecting nature & human dignity MBIZ Development Foundation (MDF) is a registered development organization […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29,"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/29"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbizdevelopmentfoundation.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}