About REDIRE
Reinforcement of Developing Initiatives in Rural Environment
Who We Are
REDIRE is a non-profit development organization committed to fostering inclusive and equitable rural development through environmental conservation, climate resilience, and poverty reduction. Registered under n° 422/RGB/NGO/LP/12/2018, REDIRE operates as a key advocate for sustainable resource management, driving impactful solutions that restore riparian ecosystems, enhance rural livelihoods, and empower vulnerable communities in Rwanda.
Established in December 2016, REDIRE was founded by a collective of intellectuals and environmental advocates—men and women dedicated to reversing the degradation of rural ecosystems. Recognizing the direct link between healthy environments and human well-being, REDIRE champions reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart economic development, ensuring long-term resilience for rural populations.
Our Objective
To empower rural communities in Nyamasheke District to identify and solve environmental and socio-economic challenges by promoting inclusive conservation, sustainable resource management, and climate-smart economic development—reducing poverty, enhancing resilience, and advancing long-term sustainable development.
🎯 Our Vision
A prosperous, inclusive, and climate-resilient rural Nyamasheke where communities live in harmony with nature, protect biodiversity, and thrive through sustainable livelihoods and empowered local governance.
Our Mission
To promote, advocate, and implement policies and practices that:
- Reduce poverty through inclusive environmental conservation and economic empowerment.
- Ensure sustainable use of natural resources through ecosystem restoration and conservation.
- Improve rural livelihoods by fostering green economies and climate-smart agriculture.
- Mitigate and adapt to climate change by reforesting riparian zones and restoring ecological integrity.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work and relationships
1. Sustainability
We commit to actions that secure long-term ecological integrity and socio-economic resilience.
2. Equity and Inclusion
We prioritize gender equality, youth engagement, and the empowerment of marginalized voices.
3. Community Ownership
We believe lasting change comes through participatory leadership, local knowledge, and grassroots empowerment.
4. Transparency and Accountability
We operate with integrity and openness to build trust with communities and partners.
5. Innovation
We seek creative, nature-based, and locally driven solutions to environmental and development challenges.
6. Collaboration
We foster partnerships with government, civil society, academia, and international allies to multiply our impact.
7. Resilience
We are dedicated to helping communities adapt to environmental, economic, and social shocks through proactive strategies.
Where We Work
Our operations are focused in Nyamasheke District in Rwanda's Western Province
Nyamasheke District, Western Province, Rwanda