Protecting the Environment,
Improving Livelihoods
We work with communities and small household farmers across Rwanda to conserve the environment, promote sustainable agroforestry, and build resilience for future generations.
Community-Based Environmental Action
Green for Life Rwanda (GLR) is an environmental organization that empowers communities, particularly small household farmers, to conserve the environment and improve livelihoods. Our work connects environmental conservation with practical community action.
"Agroforestry is a bridge between sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation."
— World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF)
Our Areas of Work
Agroforestry
We promote agroforestry practices that support agricultural production, food security, soil health, water and air quality, and wildlife habitat for small household farmers.
Learn more →Climate Change
We work on environmental issues connected to climate change, sustainability, and conservation — building community resilience to a changing climate.
Learn more →Mainstream Advocacy
We support environmental awareness and community engagement through advocacy, promoting good governance and democratic space for environmental sustainability.
Learn more →Youth Environmental Clubs
We engage students and youth through environmental clubs and discussions on environmental protection, building awareness and responsibility for tomorrow.
Learn more →Environmental & Community Action in Numbers
In Nyanza Sector, Gisagara District
Engaged in saving groups and clubs
In sustainable agroforestry practices
Through environmental clubs & student discussions
What Our Communities Say
The financial intermediation provided through village saving groups enhances agricultural production and productivity. This has changed how our families farm and plan for the future.
Agroforestry practices support agricultural production and improve water quality, air quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. We are seeing real change in our fields.
Empowering students in environmental protection today ensures a sustainable tomorrow. They are the custodians of our planet's future — and they take that seriously.
Practical Work in Communities
Environmental Clubs & Saving Groups
19 saving groups with 353 members in Nyanza Sector, Gisagara District — strengthening community participation and agricultural productivity.
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Agroforestry & Tree Nurseries
We promote agroforestry as a key practice for food security and environmental quality, including running community tree nurseries in Nyanza Sector.
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Youth Environmental Education
We engage students in environmental clubs and discussions, building awareness, responsibility, and commitment to sustainability for the next generation.
Read more →Support Environmental Action in Rwanda
Plant a tree in your neighborhood, work on conservation issues locally, help fund projects that lessen global warming, or partner with us. Your support makes a real difference.
For as little as $5, you can give the gift of environmental conservation in Rwanda.
News from Green for Life Rwanda
April 22, 2023
Nyanza Environmental Clubs Members Trained in Sustainable Agroforestry Practices
45 environmental club members from Nyanza Sector, Gisagara District were trained in sustainable agroforestry practices — covering key concepts, food security, and the link between poverty and environmental degradation.
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Coming Soon
Upcoming Community Events
Stay tuned for upcoming community events, training sessions, and environmental activities across Rwanda.
Coming Soon
Community Stories
We will be sharing stories from our farmers, youth clubs, and community members across Rwanda.
Work With Green for Life Rwanda
Learn more about our work, explore current activities, and find ways to support environmental protection and community livelihoods across Rwanda.