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Roots & Shoots Rwanda is a registered Non-Profit Organization dedicated to fostering positive change for communities, animals, and the environment. We bring together youth from preschool to university level to actively engage in conservation and promote long-term sustainability.
Founded on 28 February 2021, we operate near the Gishwati-Mukura National Park, empowering young Rwandans to become the changemakers our planet needs.
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2021
Founded in Rwanda
Foster respect and compassion for all living things and inspire action for people, animals, and the environment.
A global community of youth empowered to lead compassionate change for a better world.
Love & compassion, hard work & persistence, and knowledge & understanding.
A transformative educational program integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and nature connection to nurture resilient, compassionate youth across Rwanda and East Africa.
Cross-country initiative empowering youth in Rwanda and Tanzania to lead animal welfare education in schools.
Raising conservation awareness in schools near Gishwati-Mukura National Park to protect endangered eastern chimpanzees.
Roots & Shoots RwandaRoots & Shoots Rwanda and Tanzania celebrated 35 years of the movement through a volunteer exchange focused on animal welfare education, with visits to schools in Dodoma and collaborative activities.
Roots & Shoots RwandaRoots & Shoots volunteers joined RAWO to educate communities about the critical role of vultures at Gataraga Market.
Roots & Shoots RwandaStudents explored mountain gorilla conservation and mental wellness through augmented reality and talks.
Hear from the students, teachers, and volunteers whose lives have been shaped by the Roots & Shoots movement in Rwanda.
“A true sense of ownership elevates volunteering into responsible leadership this is the spirit that defines Roots & Shoots.”
I. Aphrodis
Volunteer · Roots & Shoots Rwanda
Rwanda
“Before joining the Roots & Shoots club, I never thought of myself as someone who could protect the environment. Now I lead weekly sessions for 40 students and they look to me for guidance. This program gave me not just knowledge it gave me identity.”
C. Uwimana
Environment Club Leader · G.S. Nyabirasi
Musanze District, Rwanda
“The Evergreen sessions changed how my students relate to each other and to nature. I saw children who rarely spoke in class become confident leaders during outdoor activities. The impact goes far beyond what any textbook could achieve.”
T. Habimana
Club Facilitator & Teacher · GS Muhoza II
Musanze District, Rwanda
“Visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Campus with 136 of our students was a turning point. Watching young people connect with gorillas and understand why their protection matters that is the kind of learning that lasts a lifetime.”
Providence Tuyishimire
Program Coordinator · Roots & Shoots Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
Your support directly fuels youth-led environmental action, conservation efforts, and community projects across Rwanda.
