Tackling Erosion and Malnutrition in Biyove Village
Small livestock distributed to villagers in Butaro
Launching of the KUNGAHARA Burera Project in Butaro

Welcome!

The Rwandan Association of Ecologists (ARECO), founded in 1991, is a non-profit environmental and development organization committed to safeguarding Rwanda’s natural resources and promoting sustainable development. Established by a group of concerned individuals witnessing the severe environmental challenges facing the country, ARECO’s founding members were particularly focused on the widespread issues of soil erosion, land degradation, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and the growing impacts of climate change.

ARECO’s activities range from environmental advocacy and policy engagement to community-based projects in conservation, agro-ecology, and sustainable resource management. With its vast network of environmental experts, community leaders, and stakeholders, ARECO continues to lead initiatives aimed at creating a more sustainable, resilient Rwanda for current and

Vision

A healthy environment and viable ecosystems providing ecological, economic and social benefits to people and nations through enabling policies and ...

Mission

To promote sustainable development through environment protection, biodiversity conservation and natural resource management...

Programmes

1. Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management
2. Sustainable Agriculture
3. Human and Environmental Health

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