Rwanda

RWCA

Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association

Saving threatened and endangered species in Rwanda with the community →

Partner stage: Active
Region: East Africa

Impact →

Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association’s 10 years of impact and 2024 annual report: RWCA’s flagship focus has been the restoration of Rwanda’s endangered Grey Crowned Crane population, which has more than doubled from less than 500 in 2017 to nearly 1,300 individuals today, through RWCA’s community-based approaches. RWCA’s founder and Executive Director, Olivier Nsengimana, recently won the Whitley Gold Award for these and other achievements.

Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) works to protect Rwanda’s endangered species through innovative conservation approaches that engage local communities. Their work combines scientific research with practical conservation actions to protect some of Rwanda’s most threatened wildlife.

RWCA implements multiple programs including: species monitoring and protection; habitat conservation; community education; and sustainable livelihood initiatives. They work closely with local communities to develop conservation strategies that protect wildlife while supporting community development.

The organization has achieved significant conservation successes, helping protect endangered grey crowned cranes and other threatened species while building strong community support for conservation. Their work has demonstrated effective approaches to species conservation in one of Africa’s most densely populated countries.

Maliasili exists to help talented local conservation organizations overcome their challenges and constraints so that they can become more effective agents of change in their landscapes, communities, and nations.

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