Empowering Women Through Green Agriculture

Sustainable greenhouse farming in Rwanda's swamps

About the Initiative

A sustainable, swamp-based greenhouse farming initiative aimed at economically empowering rural women in Rwanda. By transforming underutilized swamp lands into productive agricultural spaces, the initiative addresses key national priorities, including inclusive economic development, climate-smart agriculture, food security, and gender equity, while aligning with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1).

How It Works

Phase 1 (Years 1-2)

Focuses on establishing infrastructure, generating income from short-cycle crops, and achieving financial sustainability of the greenhouse unit.

Phase 2 (Years 3-5)

Emphasizes capacity building through technical mentorship by professional agronomists. If a participant is unable to sustain the business independently by the end of this period, she will receive compensation, and the greenhouse will be transferred to a new qualified beneficiary, ensuring ongoing community impact.

Impact Crops

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Perfect for sauces, salads, juices, and fresh consumption. Thrives in controlled greenhouse environments for year-round yield.

Tomatoes

Ginger & Turmeric

High-value spices used globally in food, medicine, and wellness sectors.

Tomatoes

Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)

Fast-yielding fruit crop with niche local demand.

Tomatoes

Passion Fruit

Premium fruits suitable for controlled-environment cultivation.

Tomatoes

Bird’s Eye Chilli

Export-friendly spice with long shelf life.

Tomatoes

Red pepper

Red peppers are a powerhouse of Vitamin C and beta-carotene. With their sweet flavor and crisp texture, they’re ideal for fresh salads, cooking, or drying for spice production. A high-value crop that thrives in greenhouse environments.

Cucumber

Cucumber

Refreshing, hydrating vegetable composed of over 95% water. Cucumbers are low in calories, and high in fiber.

Moringa

Moringa

Drought-tolerant superfood with uses in health, cosmetics, and food processing.

Empowerment & Inclusion

Training in financial literacy, Nutrition Education, support for savings groups, and investment planning for long-term economic independence.

Get Involved

The model is designed to be scalable across Rwanda’s swamp regions and adaptable to various agro-ecological zones. With the right support from partners, this project can become a national model for women-led agribusiness transformation.

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