India-trained women light up Bugesera with solar energy
Wednesday, 04 August 2010
One of the women explains to State Minister Colletta Ruhamya how the solar installation works. (courtesy photo)A group of women makes Bugesera a brighter place with solar energy.
 
Biogas in schools saves money and environment
Monday, 12 July 2010
A digester under construction at Nyamata high school in Bugesera. (courtesy photo)The ministries of infrastructure and education have embarked on a program to reduce the use of firewood in schools by switching to biogas.
 
Near Volcanoes National Park students learn the art of tree planting
Friday, 21 May 2010
A student plants his tree near Nyange I. (courtesy photo)200 primary level 5 students attending Rushubi and Nyange I primary schools in Musanze District last week planted trees on their school grounds to help prevent soil erosion, create animal habitat, and beautify the schools.
 
For gorillas to survive environment should be protected
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Only some 750 mountain gorillas are left. (file photo)On June 5, all eyes will be on Rwanda as its hosts not only the annual gorilla naming ceremony Kwita Izina but also the global celebrations of the World Environment Day. It will also be an occasion to highlight that there are currently only 750 mountain gorillas left, and they could become extinct in a short period of time without good conservation.
 
Bringing light to Rwanda: Nuru energy wins prestigious environmental award
Monday, 29 March 2010
A child studying with one of the Nuru lamps. (courtesy photo)NURU Energy has been awarded the prestigious UNEP Sasakawa Prize 2009 for bringing kerosene-free lights to rural communities in Rwanda.
 
Students visit Nyungwe to contribute to its conservation
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Students visiting the forest (photo Timothy Kisambira)Students from around Nyungwe and neighboring places have started visiting Nyungwe forest as a way to learn how to conserve it. 
 
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