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