Creating 500 Green Jobs for Youth and Women Along Lake Muhazi
Empowering communities through environmental conservation and sustainable agribusiness
Faraja Rwanda is proud to implement the Creating 500 Green Jobs for Youth and Women project along the scenic shores of Lake Muhazi in Rwanda's Eastern Province. This impactful initiative focuses on empowering youth and women through sustainable livelihoods by promoting environmental conservation and agribusiness development.
By planting fruit trees and fostering eco-friendly practices, the project not only addresses pressing socio-economic challenges but also contributes to Rwanda's broader green growth agenda.
Project Objectives
The project aims to:
- Create sustainable employment: Generate 500 green jobs for youth and women in the communities surrounding Lake Muhazi.
- Promote environmental conservation: Increase tree cover along Lake Muhazi's shores to prevent soil erosion and enhance biodiversity.
- Support agribusiness development: Equip participants with the skills and resources needed to establish and sustain fruit tree farms.
- Foster financial independence: Provide linkages to finance and markets, empowering participants to thrive in agribusiness.
Key Activities
Sensitization Campaigns
Engaging local communities to raise awareness about environmental and economic benefits
Provision of Seedlings
Distributing high-quality, drought-resistant fruit tree seedlings
Irrigation Support
Establishing irrigation systems for consistent water supply
Technical Training
Hands-on training in tree planting and agroforestry practices
Work Readiness Training
Entrepreneurial and workplace skills development
Linkages to Finance
Connecting participants to financial institutions
Market Access
Creating pathways to markets for agribusiness products
Community Engagement
Building strong community partnerships for sustainability
Impact
This project is set to create transformative change by empowering youth and women to become environmental stewards and successful agribusiness entrepreneurs.
It will improve household incomes, strengthen food security, and contribute to the ecological health of Lake Muhazi and its surrounding areas.
By investing in the potential of youth and women, this initiative underscores Faraja Rwanda's commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth.