OUR WORK
Helping rural youth and farming communities build resilience through sustainable agriculture in Rwanda
Resilient market agriculture
RDI delivers impactful, practical, field-based, hands-on trainings for increased agriculture productivity, variety and sales, with a special focus on value addition. Through extension services, linking farmers to markets, and expanding agriculture diversification, RDI works to enhance the skills, knowledge and confidence of Rwandan small-holders to transition to climate-resilient market agriculture and increase food security in the community.
Rural youth engagement
RDI’s national & global partnerships address youth employment challenges through our agriculture trainings and the enabling of fair market connections that support the sustainable employability and livelihoods of young people. With skills-development trainings aimed across the agriculture and agroforestry value-chain, our youth-focused programming emphasizes the provision of knowledge tools to support opportunities and prosperity for rural youth.
Climate change
mitigation and adaptation
RDI engages youth and the farming communities in projects that reflect environmental issues. Our projects address deforestation, soil erosion, land productivity, sustainable agricultural production and livelihood opportunities, especially for youth in rural agricultural communities.
Resilient market agriculture
RDI delivers impactful, practical, field-based, hands-on trainings for increased agriculture productivity, variety and sales, with a special focus on value addition. Through extension services, linking farmers to markets, and expanding agriculture diversification, RDI works to enhance the skills, knowledge and confidence of Rwandan small-holders to transition to climate-resilient market agriculture and increase food security in the community.
Rural youth engagement
RDI’s national & global partnerships address youth employment challenges through our agriculture trainings and the enabling of fair market connections that support the sustainable employability and livelihoods of young people. With skills-development trainings aimed across the agriculture and agroforestry value-chain, our youth-focused programming emphasizes the provision of knowledge tools to support opportunities and prosperity for rural youth.
Climate change
mitigation and adaptation
RDI engages youth and the farming communities in projects that reflect environmental issues. Our projects address deforestation, soil erosion, land productivity, sustainable agricultural production and livelihood opportunities, especially for youth in rural agricultural communities.
Stories from the field
Our work is positively impacting the lives of more and more women, men and families. Whether food security and nutrition, increased income or land preservation, the effects are profound. Meet some of the project participants helping RDI make real change happen for themselves, their families and their communities.
Mukamana Chantal
Mukamana Chantal is proud that her new job at our Rutsiro District nursery is growing trees that will ease flooding on the banks of the Muregeya River.
Alfred Twayigize
Father of six Alfred Twayigize in one of the Karongi District tree nurseries.
Uwidukaye Diane
Uwidukaye Diane, an RDI-supported farmer, with her thriving bean crop. With only one living parent, Diane is a key earner for her family, including three young brothers.
Where we work
Gicumbi, Burera, Rutsiro, Karongi, and Ruhango Districts.
Gatsibo, Musanze, and Nyagarate Districts.
Leveraging lessons learned and best practices, RDI aims to expand its impact across Rwanda through further collaborative and sustainable development efforts.
Where we work
Current projects
Gicumbi, Burera, Rutsiro, Karongi, and Ruhango Districts.
Gatsibo, Musanze, and Nyagarate Districts.
Leveraging lessons learned and best practices, RDI aims to expand its impact across Rwanda through further collaborative and sustainable development efforts.
OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH
Promoting Agri-Business in Rwanda
