This programme helps people earn a better and more stable income, while also increasing food production. We support people to make the best use out of land and water.
As a densely populated country, many people have to make a living off small areas of land. This is already very challenging but the added impact of climate change has made life even more challenging for farming families in Rwanda.
Trócaire in Rwanda works with partners to improve access, use and management of water supplies. We also promote an agroecological approach to agriculture and to support farmers in their access to markets. This approach promotes sustainable land management, diverse crops and improved value chains and access to markets.
Two-thirds of the agricultural workforce in Rwanda are women. Our programme focuses specifically on female farmers, increasing their knowledge, skills, participation in agricultural policy making and income.
Trócaire is making use of innovative technologies in order to promote citizen participation and accountability in relation to the agricultural sector.
Another important pillar of work is around conservation livelihoods in which Trócaire and partners are supporting vulnerable households living around protected forests to improve their livelihoods while protecting the forest and its resources.
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