Ndyakira Amooti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir. Ndyakira Amooti
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| Born | 1955/1956 |
| Died | 25 August 1999 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Journalist, children's writer |
| Known for | Environmental journalism |
Ndyakira Ntamuhiira Amooti (born around 1956 – died August 25, 1999) was a special Ugandan writer and journalist. He cared deeply about the environment and worked hard to protect it. He wrote books for children and won important awards for his efforts to save nature.
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A Champion for Nature
Ndyakira Amooti started working as a journalist in 1986 for a newspaper called The New Vision in Kampala, Uganda. He lived in a village in the Ibanda District. He used his writing to tell people about important environmental problems.
Reporting on Wildlife and Forests
Amooti wrote about many different nature issues. He reported on animals in danger, like the amazing mountain gorillas. He also wrote about protecting the thick forests of Bwindi. He brought attention to serious problems like illegal mining and poaching, which is hunting animals illegally.
He also spoke out against the illegal trade of rare animals. This included smuggling endangered chimpanzees and parrots. These animals were often taken for shows or for experiments in labs.
Awards for His Work
Because of his important work, Ndyakira Amooti received two big awards. In 1993, he was honored with the Global 500 Roll of Honour from the United Nations Environment Programme. This award recognizes people who have done great things for the environment.
Then, in 1996, he won the Goldman Environmental Prize. This is a very important award given to people who make a big difference in protecting the environment. Later, he focused his efforts on protecting forests and the natural environment around Lake Victoria.
Writing Books for Kids
Ndyakira Amooti also wrote children's books to teach young people about caring for nature. In 1998, he published What a Country Without Animals!. He also wrote other books in the series, including What a Country Without Birds, What a Country Without Grasslands, and What a Country Without Wetlands.
These books are all about environmental issues. They were written for children aged nine to twelve. The main character in these stories is a young man named "Kazoora."
His Legacy
Ndyakira Amooti passed away in 1999 at the age of 43 from leukemia, a type of cancer. He had a special wish for his burial: he wanted to be buried without a coffin, wrapped in a palm-leaf mat.
People remember him as a pioneer in Uganda. This means he was one of the first and most important people to raise awareness about environmental issues in his country. In 2008, he was honored with a special lecture during World Wetlands Day.
Selected Works
- Children's books
- What a Country Without Animals
- What a Country Without Birds
- What a Country Without Grasslands
- What a Country Without Wetlands
