Environmental protection is most effective when young people are actively involved in caring for nature and developing sustainable practices within their communities. Recognising the important role of youth in building a greener and more resilient future, the Association Rwandaise pour la Promotion du Développement Intégré (ARDI), through the ACCIR Project, is promoting environmental awareness and practical conservation initiatives through school-based Environmental Clubs in Kitabi Sector, particularly at EP Uwingugu.

Tree planting: Turning environmental awareness into action

Under the support of the ACCIR Project, on the 10 November 2026, ARDI facilitated the distribution of 471 Fruit Tree Tomato seedlings and 1,050 Grevillea seedlings to members of Environmental Clubs at EP Uwingugu in Kitabi Sector.

The seedlings were distributed to club members, who participated in the initiative and planted them at their respective homes. This approach extends environmental conservation beyond the school environment and encourages pupils to involve their families in tree planting and environmental protection.

ARDI, with support from the ACCIR Project, remains committed to strengthening youth participation in environmental protection through school-based initiatives. Beyond the number of seedlings distributed and planted, the long-term ambition is to foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who understand the value of trees and actively contribute to biodiversity conservation, household food security and climate resilience.

Through Environmental Clubs, ARDI is transforming young people into ambassadors of environmental protection, agro ecology and nutrition actions in the community. Now ARDI is supporting 11 youth clubs in Nyamagabe district including 7 clubs in Kitabi sector and 4 clubs in Kaduha sector.