Organization Name: Nature Rwanda
Contact:info@naturerwanda.org
Website: www.naturerwanda.org
Tell Us About Your Organization
At Nature Rwanda, we are committed to conserving biodiversity and ecosystems in a way that fosters a sustainable future and leads to social and economic transformations in the communities we serve, while addressing issues that threaten the coexistence of humanity and nature. We aim to enlist community involvement in environmental conservation, with emphasis on mobilizing and engaging Rwandan youth as future decision-makers.
Location
You will find the offices at Nova Complex Market. This is located in NM 11 ST, in the Musanze district of Rwanda.
Vision and Long Term Objective
Our vision is to build communities where human beings coexist with nature without compromising the well-being of future generations by educating the new generations and giving them the necessary tools.
Who we are
“It’s not just that Nature makes our lives better, but also We are part of it.”
We believe that access to nature is a basic human right. We strive for equity and justice in everything we do to make sure that natural resources are used sustainably by local communities. We take bold actions informed by sound science to protect and defend Nature for all and collaborate across generations to build a healthier and sustainable future.
How can people help/volunteer with you?
There are many types of work one can do once choose to be a volunteer at Nature Rwanda, either on the ground or virtually.
The most common positions are tree planting, conservation education in primary and secondary school, community mobilization, wildlife research and monitoring, grant proposal writing, fundraising, development of communication materials.
As you can see, tons of skills are required. By volunteering with us, you won’t just give back to this wonderful planet but you will also get connected with nature and learn about how you and others can work together to give hope to future generations. All the while you will be located in a new and exciting place where you can learn about Rwandan culture and make new friends.
What makes you the proudest about your organization?
We try to create a place where every child is unique and equal, where their rights are upheld, where they can be carefree and feel good. Feeling good also means being healthy. This is why we organize doctor’s visits and work on health education as well as academic education. Only then can children develop their talents and learn to be independent.
Our education is centered around the child’s living environment. We try to stimulate the children’s development through “learning by doing” and “learning by playing” in order to increase their chance of a better future.
We use innovative methods such as Sherborne, controlled multisensory environment therapy (snoezelen), learning centers, multisensory storytelling, body map, etc. We have created a mix of Belgian and Peruvian learning objectives, which include not only cognitive objectives but also objectives related to social and emotional wellbeing and attitudes.