REDO'S Program

REDO Program

Tree planting

This program is being implemented across three districts in Rwanda: Rusizi, Ruhango, and Kirehe. Its primary goal is landscape restoration and the creation of carbon sinks to enhance environmental sustainability. Since its launch in 2020, a total of 202,000 trees have been planted—90,000 in Rusizi, 110,000 in Ruhango, and 2,000 in Kirehe.

With a strong focus on agroforestry, the initiative aims to secure and enhance agricultural land productivity while promoting environmental conservation. Beyond ecological benefits, the program contributes to job creation, improved livelihoods, enhanced soil fertility and stability, and overall environmental resilience.

Agriculture

REDO is implementing an irrigation program that began in Rweru Sector, Bugesera District. Currently, 5 hectares of land are being managed by two cooperatives with access to irrigation water. The program is expanding, with plans to add 15 more hectares in the next phase, and efforts are underway to secure additional funding to reach 80 hectares by 2028.

Designed to address the impacts of climate change, particularly prolonged droughts caused by intense heat in Bugesera, the initiative aims to enhance community resilience. By enabling year-round agricultural activities across all three farming seasons, the program supports local livelihoods while promoting climate adaptation. To minimize environmental impact, the irrigation system is powered by solar energy, ensuring sustainability and reducing ecological threats.

Dissemination of Improved cooking stoves

REDO is implementing a program to distribute improved cooking stoves to local communities as part of its efforts to preserve forests, promote clean cooking, and support the adoption of low-carbon energy solutions. This initiative aims to reduce the community’s dependence on protected areas and natural forest resources.

Since 2020, approximately 115,000 improved cooking stoves have been distributed across five districts in Rwanda: Karongi, Kirehe, Ngoma, Rwamagana, and Nyagatare.

These stoves have significantly reduced reliance on biomass, particularly firewood, contributing to carbon credit generation.