Green for Life-Rwanda (GLR) is an environmental organization that empowers communities, particularly small household farmers, to conserve the environment and improve livelihoods

GLR was founded in 2017 further legally registered in 2020, it has been started by students of the former Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (ISAE Busogo), studied Agroforestry, to respond to the needs of rural Rwandan small household farmers who reported that their streams were drying up, their food supply was less secure, and they had to walk further and further to get firewood for fuel and fencing. GLR encouraged the Small Farmers to work together to grow seedlings and plant trees to bind the soil, store rainwater, provide food and firewood, and receive a small monetary token for their work.

Green for Life Rwanda is based in Gisagara District in Southern Province of Rwanda and its Head Office is located there, but we are determined to carry out the activities in all corners of the country. Green for Life -Rwanda (GLR) is a strong NGO with a good reputation throughout the country due to its commitments highly qualified and experienced staff.

Our Vision

A world where people and the environment can co-exist without one compromising the other.

Our Mission

To protect the environment and improve the livelihood of small-scale farmers by promoting sustainable agroforestry practices in communities across Rwanda.

Core Values

1. We believe in full and inclusive participation by all and that every person, man, women or community has the right and responsibility to contribute their talents, skills and resources to the work we do, for and with them.


2. We believe that community participation is an essential part of the process of good local governance, and community development. Therefore, we consider participatory approaches as a critical instrument of our Association.


3. We are committed to work with marginalized communities, improve their lives, alleviate their suffering and develop a vision for change that will make a meaningful difference in their lives.


4. We consider partnership as one of our key organizing principles, we are, therefore, committed to developing, maintaining and nurturing partnerships, including alliance and linkages- with institutions and individuals who identify our vision and mission.