ARDI | Integrated Agriculture, Livestock & Environmental Protection
The Organization intends to support communities in their integrated development initiatives, focusing on beekeeping, agriculture and livestock, and environmental protection to help reduce the adverse effects of climate change.
The vision ARDI is to be a national and regional reference organization in integrated agriculture and livestock, using appropriate modern technologies, for the social well-being of the population.
Innovative methods for sustainable agricultural development
Professionalization of beneficiaries and structuring of basic partners in cooperatives to ensure sustainable development and collective impact.
ISFM approach in increasing agricultural production in selected sectors through sustainable soil management practices.
Development of "Value Chains" in agriculture to enhance market access and increase profitability for farmers.
Champ Ecole Paysan or Farmers Field Learning School (FFLS) approach and farmer facilitator model for knowledge transfer.
Development of savings and credit culture at the level of VSLA tontines to enhance financial inclusion.
Integration of gender approach to ensure equitable participation and benefits for all community members.
Our comprehensive approach to community development
Strengthen the organizational and managerial capacities of partner cooperatives through targeted training and mentorship programs.
Strengthen capacities in modern beekeeping and agricultural production techniques to enhance productivity and income generation.
Accompany cooperatives to access remunerative markets for their production and secure financing from financial institutions.
Conduct participatory action research in beekeeping and agriculture to develop context-specific solutions and innovations.
Reaching communities across Rwanda with our development programs
ARDI operates in multiple districts across Rwanda, focusing on areas with the greatest need for agricultural and environmental interventions.
ARDI also intervenes elsewhere throughout the national territory at the punctual requests of partners according to ARDI's expertise.
Working across multiple provinces to bring sustainable development to Rwandan communities
ARDI intervene in the following domains
Promoting modern beekeeping to generate income and support biodiversity.
Improving access to sufficient, nutritious food for farming families.
Helping farmers adapt to and mitigate climate impacts on their livelihoods.
Strengthening the management and organizational skills of partner cooperatives.
Collaborating with national and international organizations to advance agricultural research
