An UJUZI-SS programme · DRC
Connect People to Nature
Reconnecting communities with nature.
Agroecology and climate advocacy: we help communities farm while protecting their land, and make their voices heard on climate.
Why
Nature, communities’ first wealth
In DRC, rural families live directly from land, forest and water. When soils are exhausted and ecosystems degraded, harvests, incomes and peace between neighbours are all at risk.
Connect People to Nature starts from a simple idea: protecting nature and improving community life go hand in hand.
Our focus
Two areas of action
Agroecology
Farming practices that feed families while preserving soil, water and biodiversity.
- Train and support farmers, especially young people
- Share knowledge between farmers and researchers
- Promote local and native species
Climate advocacy
Carry the voices of communities and young people to decision-makers, from local to national level.
- Document climate impacts on the ground
- Mobilise young people around visible actions
- Engage with authorities and partners
Programme in development: we are looking for partners for the first actions.
Our experience
A programme rooted in the field
- South Kivu
Mti-Wa-Akiba
Reforestation of villages bordering Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
With UNICEF, through U-Report - South Kivu · Kabare
Young Business Group
Support for young farmers.
With Mercy Corps - Bukavu · Ruzizi
Lake Kivu
Young people mobilising against plastic pollution in fish breeding areas.
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Who we are looking for
Farmers and cooperatives
Let’s test agroecological practices suited to your land together.
Agronomists and researchers
Bring your expertise and support field trials.
Climate and youth organisations
Let’s build joint advocacy campaigns.
Partners and donors
Fund training, demonstration plots and advocacy actions.
Protecting nature means protecting those who live from it.
Write to us to support or join Connect People to Nature.
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