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\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n UMU Alumni Association | Projects<\/title>\r\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n <style>\r\n * {\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n box-sizing: border-box;\r\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n }\r\n\r\n :root {\r\n --primary: #1a2b5f;\r\n --secondary: #d4af37;\r\n --accent: #8b0000;\r\n --light: #f8f9fa;\r\n --dark: #333;\r\n --gray: #6c757d;\r\n --blue-light: #4a6fdc;\r\n --blue-dark: #0f1a41;\r\n --dark-black: #0a0a0a;\r\n --shiny-black: #1a1a1a;\r\n --gold-light: #e6c260;\r\n }\r\n\r\n body {\r\n background-color: #f5f5f5;\r\n color: var(--dark);\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .container {\r\n max-width: 1200px;\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n padding: 0 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Section Styles *\/\r\n section {\r\n padding: 80px 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-title {\r\n text-align: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n 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.filter-btn {\r\n background: white;\r\n border: 2px solid var(--primary);\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n padding: 10px 25px;\r\n border-radius: 30px;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {\r\n background: var(--primary);\r\n color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Featured Projects Section *\/\r\n .featured-projects {\r\n background-color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .projects-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-card {\r\n background: white;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-10px);\r\n box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-image {\r\n height: 220px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-image img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover;\r\n transition: transform 0.5s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-card:hover .project-image img {\r\n transform: scale(1.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-category {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 15px;\r\n right: 15px;\r\n background: var(--secondary);\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n padding: 5px 15px;\r\n border-radius: 20px;\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-content {\r\n padding: 25px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-title {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-meta {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: space-between;\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-leader {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-avatar {\r\n width: 40px;\r\n height: 40px;\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n margin-right: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-avatar img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-info h4 {\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-info p {\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-progress {\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .progress-bar {\r\n height: 8px;\r\n background: #e9ecef;\r\n border-radius: 4px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .progress-fill {\r\n height: 100%;\r\n background: var(--secondary);\r\n border-radius: 4px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .progress-text {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: space-between;\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-link {\r\n display: inline-flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n color: var(--secondary);\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n text-decoration: none;\r\n transition: color 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-link i {\r\n margin-left: 5px;\r\n transition: transform 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-link:hover {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .project-link:hover i {\r\n transform: translateX(5px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Community Projects Section *\/\r\n .community-projects {\r\n background-color: var(--light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Research Projects Section *\/\r\n .research-projects {\r\n background-color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Project Stats Section *\/\r\n .project-stats {\r\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-black) 0%, var(--shiny-black) 100%);\r\n color: white;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stats-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-item {\r\n padding: 30px 20px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-item::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 0;\r\n left: 50%;\r\n transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n width: 60px;\r\n height: 3px;\r\n background: var(--gold-light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-number {\r\n font-size: 3rem;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--gold-light);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-text {\r\n font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n color: #ddd;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Get Involved Section *\/\r\n .get-involved {\r\n background-color: var(--light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .involved-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .involved-card {\r\n background: white;\r\n padding: 40px 30px;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n text-align: center;\r\n transition: transform 0.3s;\r\n border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .involved-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-10px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .involved-card i {\r\n font-size: 3rem;\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .involved-card h3 {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Dark Section Title Override *\/\r\n .dark-section .section-title h2 {\r\n color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n .section-content {\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .projects-grid {\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .section-title h2 {\r\n font-size: 2rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .projects-grid {\r\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn {\r\n padding: 8px 20px;\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 576px) {\r\n section {\r\n padding: 60px 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn {\r\n padding: 6px 15px;\r\n font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <!-- Featured Projects Section -->\r\n <section class=\"featured-projects\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Featured Projects<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"projects-filter\">\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn active\" data-filter=\"all\">All Projects<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"community\">Community<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"research\">Research<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"entrepreneurship\">Entrepreneurship<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"education\">Education<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"projects-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"community\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_1792-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Water Initiative\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Community<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Rural Clean Water Initiative<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Jan 2024 - Ongoing<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 15 Volunteers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-leader\">\r\n <div class=\"leader-avatar\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20241018_065620091-1.jpg\" alt=\"Project Leader\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"leader-info\">\r\n <h4>Dr. Sarah Kintu<\/h4>\r\n <p>Class of 2005<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Providing access to clean drinking water in rural communities through sustainable well-digging and purification systems.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 75%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>75% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>15 of 20 villages<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20241018_065620091-1.jpg\" alt=\"Agricultural Research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Research<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Sustainable Agriculture Research<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Mar 2024 - Dec 2025<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 8 Researchers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-leader\">\r\n <div class=\"leader-avatar\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2925-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Project Leader\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"leader-info\">\r\n <h4>Prof. Robert Mwanga<\/h4>\r\n <p>Class of 2010<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Developing climate-resilient crop varieties to improve food security in East African communities.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 40%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>40% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>Phase 2 of 5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"entrepreneurship\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2925-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Youth Entrepreneurship\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Entrepreneurship<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Youth Entrepreneurship Program<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Ongoing<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 12 Mentors<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-leader\">\r\n <div class=\"leader-avatar\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-14-at-2.12.50-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"Project Leader\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"leader-info\">\r\n <h4>Grace Nakato<\/h4>\r\n <p>Class of 2015<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Mentoring and funding young entrepreneurs to launch sustainable businesses in their communities.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 90%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>90% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>45 of 50 businesses<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Community Projects Section -->\r\n <section class=\"community-projects\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Community Development Projects<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"projects-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"community\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_1792-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Healthcare Access\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Community<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Rural Healthcare Access Initiative<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Jun 2023 - May 2025<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 22 Volunteers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Establishing mobile health clinics and training community health workers in remote areas.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 60%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>60% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>12 of 20 clinics<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"community\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20241018_065620091-1.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Literacy\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Community<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Digital Literacy for Seniors<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Sep 2024 - Ongoing<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 18 Volunteers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Teaching digital skills to elderly community members to bridge the technology gap.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 30%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>30% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>3 of 10 centers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"community\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2925-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental Conservation\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Community<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Urban Green Spaces Initiative<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Jan 2024 - Dec 2026<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 25 Volunteers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Creating and maintaining green spaces in urban areas to improve environmental quality.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 25%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>25% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>5 of 20 parks<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Research Projects Section -->\r\n <section class=\"research-projects\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Research & Innovation Projects<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"projects-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_1792-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Renewable Energy\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Research<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Solar Energy for Rural Communities<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Aug 2023 - Jul 2025<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 10 Researchers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Developing affordable solar power solutions for off-grid communities in Uganda.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 70%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>70% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>Phase 3 of 4<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20241018_065620091-1.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Research<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">Traditional Medicine Research<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Mar 2024 - Feb 2026<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 7 Researchers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Documenting and scientifically validating traditional healing practices.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 45%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>45% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>Phase 2 of 5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-card\" data-category=\"research\">\r\n <div class=\"project-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2925-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Educational Technology\">\r\n <div class=\"project-category\">Research<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"project-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"project-title\">EdTech for Rural Schools<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"project-meta\">\r\n <span><i class=\"far fa-calendar\"><\/i> Jan 2024 - Dec 2025<\/span>\r\n <span><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i> 9 Researchers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Developing low-cost educational technology solutions for schools with limited resources.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"project-progress\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"progress-fill\" style=\"width: 55%\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"progress-text\">\r\n <span>55% Complete<\/span>\r\n <span>Phase 3 of 5<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"project-link\">View Project Details <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n 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