Programs

What we do

Our areas of intervention

GRICA connects environmental protection, climate resilience and community development to improve livelihoods and promote inclusive well-being.

01Focus area

Environmental Conservation

Restoring ecosystems through tree planting, biodiversity and conservation.

  • Tree planting, reforestation and afforestation initiatives
  • Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection
  • Sustainable waste management and environmental stewardship

02Focus area

Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Climate-smart agriculture, disaster preparedness, community planning and water management.

  • Climate-smart agriculture practices for community productivity
  • Disaster risk reduction and community resilience planning
  • Water resource management and sustainable use

03Focus area

Sustainable Livelihoods

Supporting green livelihoods, entrepreneurship, vocational skills and livestock.

  • Green jobs, entrepreneurship and cooperative development
  • Vocational training, skills development and financial inclusion
  • Sustainable livestock development and animal health management

04Focus area

Community Development

Improving community participation, education, healthcare, sanitation and inclusion.

  • Community mobilization, participation and social protection
  • Health awareness, sanitation and preventive health education
  • Quality education, lifelong learning and local development support

05Focus area

Youth and Women Empowerment

Empowering women, youth and marginalized communities through skills development.

  • Leadership development, capacity building and entrepreneurship
  • Gender equality and inclusion of marginalized groups and persons with disabilities
  • Innovation, technology, advocacy and civic engagement

06Focus area

Research, Education, and Advocacy

Advancing environmental education, research, innovation, advocacy and partnerships.

  • Environmental education, community research and policy advocacy
  • Knowledge sharing, awareness campaigns and sustainable-development partnerships
  • Innovation and capacity building for evidence-based community solutions

Our purpose

Our objectives

As an environmental NGO in Rwanda, our work is guided by the following objectives:

Climate-smart agriculture

Promote modern, climate-smart agriculture to improve food security, productivity and household incomes.

Livestock development

Support sustainable livestock development and animal health to improve nutrition, employment and economic resilience.

Education & lifelong learning

Improve access to quality education and lifelong learning, especially for vulnerable groups, women and youth.

Health & community well-being

Strengthen community well-being through health education, preventive care and access to essential health services.

Forest & ecosystem restoration

Promote afforestation, reforestation and ecosystem restoration to combat climate change and protect biodiversity.

Environmental awareness

Build environmental awareness and conservation practices through community education and advocacy.