About Us
Who we are?
Who we are?
Nature Rwanda is a conservation organization working to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and strengthen community-led conservation across Rwanda. Founded by a group of passionate young conservationists, we believe every ecosystem, every species, and every community has a place in Rwanda’s conservation story.
MISSION
Nature Rwanda is dedicated to conserving ecosystems and strengthening community-led conservation efforts to promote sustainable socio-economic transformation in Rwanda
VISION
Nature Rwanda envisions thriving communities in biodiverse and resilient landscapes, where nature is restored, flourishing, and an integral part of everyday life, rooted in all the decisions that shape our shared future..
Nature-Based Solutions
Stand on any hill in Rwanda and you feel it, the weight of green, the sound of rain finding its way through leaves, the hum of a land that works. But that balance is fragile. And it is changing. Nature-based solutions are Rwanda’s most powerful, most affordable, and most time-tested tools for addressing the challenges of our generation, climate change, food insecurity, flooding, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty. They don’t just protect nature. They use nature to protect people.
Nature Rwanda promotes practical solutions that work with nature to address climate challenges, restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthen livelihoods. From reforestation and watershed protection to sustainable land management, our approach creates benefits for both people and the environment.
OUR STORY
It started with a question no one was asking: what about the places that are not national parks and the threatened species that are not considered charismatic?
When conservation in Rwanda was largely centred on well-established protected areas, the work being done there was both necessary and important. Yet beyond these boundaries, a different reality was unfolding: forests without formal protection were steadily losing integrity, wetlands were being drained, and rivers were quietly degrading, often with little attention, limited resources, and almost no dedicated voice advocating for them. At the same time, communities were living in close dependence on these ecosystems for water, food, and livelihoods. These landscapes functioned as fragmented pockets of biodiversity within increasingly human-dominated systems, yet their ecological and social importance remained largely invisible in mainstream conservation discourse. It was this persistent silence, rather than the visibility of the challenges, that defined the starting point for change.
OUR Values
Big goals are achieved in small steps. Our environmental movement is organized in a way that allows everyone to participate.
Holism
We recognize the strong connection between people and nature. Healthy ecosystems sustain livelihoods, while people’s actions shape the health of the environment. We work with communities to care for nature in ways that support both people and the planet.
Trustworthy
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, uphold transparency and deliver on our commitments. Trust is the foundation of the relationships with people we work with.
Agility
The world is changing as well as the nature of the challenges we face. We remain open-minded, flexible and responsive, essential to staying relevant and impactful in a rapidly changing world while being true to our mission.
Resilience
Conservation takes time and it is not always easy. We know that our efforts today will shape a better tomorrow; therefore we never give up.
Impact
Everything we do is driven by the desire to make a difference. Whether it is conservation or strengthening communities, we ensure that our efforts are allocated to where they are highly needed, and measure our success by the positive change we bring to people and nature.
Make a Donation
90% of every donation goes directly to field programs advancing conservation, ecosystem restoration, and community-led environmental action across Rwanda.
Your support creates lasting impact for both people and nature.