In drought-prone Kayonza and Gatsibo Districts, 5,000 families struggle with land degradation, poverty, and missed export opportunities. This project provides 10 trees per family-50,000 total-including avocado, mango, orange, Grevillea, and indigenous trees. We offer agronomist training, create nursery jobs for youth and women, and establish market linkages for harvests. Families gain nutrition, income, and climate resilience. $50,000 restores land, creates jobs, and builds a sustainable future.
Kayonza and Gatsibo Districts, Rwanda's most drought-prone regions, land degradation, deforestation, and climate shocks have devastated communities. Tree cover is only 5.2%, exposing farmers to prolonged droughts that cause crop failures and deepen poverty. Over 67% of farmers report decreased rainfall, and 81% have experienced reduced crop yields. Low tree cover degrades soil, disrupts water cycles, and locks smallholders out of lucrative avocado and coffee export markets and economic growth.
We transform degraded land into productive, climate-resilient farms. Families receive agronomist-led training before and after planting, ensuring 85%+ survival rates. Nurseries employ youth and women, providing income and skills. Harvests connect to NAEB and private exporters, unlocking avocado and coffee markets. Trees improve soil fertility, retain water, and reduce drought impact. Families gain nutrition from fruit, income from sales, and long-term climate security.
With 25,000 avocado and 10,000 coffee trees, families access export markets; avocado exports surged 923% to $8.6M, targeting $12.9M by 2029. Agroforestry (10,000) restores land and soil; indigenous trees (5,000) protect biodiversity. All 50,000 trees capture carbon, mitigating climate change. Over 100 jobs are created for youth and women, with skills transfer ensuring lasting knowledge. A self-sustaining cycle: restored land, empowered families, and thriving communities for generations.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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