Plant 50,000 Trees In Northern Rwanda

Dear Supporters and Partners,

We are pleased to share an important update on our 50,000 Trees Planting Project in Rulindo District, Rwanda. Thanks to your generosity, we have successfully established our tree nursery where thousands of saplings are being raised in preparation for planting.

Nursery Location

Our sapling nursery is located in Burega Sector, close to Buyoga Sector in Rulindo District.
The exact coordinates of this nursery site are:

Latitude: -1.7102845
Longitude: 30.0274603
Plus Code: 72QG+VXP Buyoga

This strategic location ensures easy access to the communities involved, a good water supply, and close proximity to our initial planting site.

The first photo shows this location marked with a dropped pin in Google Maps, providing transparency to our donors about where the work is happening.

First Planting Area – 5 Hectares

We would like to clarify that the 5 hectares mentioned in our previous updates refers to the first land area where planting will begin.
This is the starting point for our larger vision of planting 50,000 trees across multiple phases.

Work on preparing this first 5-hectare plot is underway, and the saplings currently growing in the nursery will be transplanted here during the upcoming planting season.

Photo Descriptions1. Nursery Location Pin – Google Maps

The first image displays the exact location of our nursery marked on Google Maps. We included this so donors can verify the site and see where the project is physically taking shape.

2. Community Members Caring for Seedlings

The second image captures the daily work happening inside the nursery:

• A team member waters rows of young seedlings with great care.

• Another member is arranging and tending to the saplings inside nursery bags.

• The shaded structure protects the young trees from intense sun while they grow.

This photo reflects the strong community involvement and the hands-on dedication behind each seedling.

Nursery Progress Overview

• More than 50,000 saplings are currently being raised at the site.

• Seedlings receive daily watering and maintenance by volunteers and youth.

• The nursery is positioned close to the first 5-hectare planting area for easy transport.

• Schools and community groups will join the planting events when the trees are ready.

Why This Project Matters

Starting with the first 5 hectares and growing towards 50,000 trees will help the community by:

• Reducing poverty through future woodlots and fruit trees

• Increasing nutrition and food security

• Restoring soil quality and preventing erosion

• Strengthening climate resilience

• Creating environmental awareness among youth

• Promoting community unity and volunteerism

This nursery marks the beginning of a long-term environmental and community transformation.

We are sincerely grateful for your generosity and partnership. Your support is already creating visible impact in Burega and Buyoga communities. Together, we are on the path to planting 50,000 trees that will benefit the land and future generations.

If you would like to support us further, please consider starting a recurring monthly donation to help sustain our progress.

With gratitude,
Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana
President, RWAYDAVO