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Green Gicumbi: One Rwandan District’s Journey Toward Climate Resilience

Just a few years ago, Gicumbi was one of Rwanda’s most climate-vulnerable districts. Floods, erosion, and droughts were part of everyday life. But...

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Gishwati Bees Boost Rural Income as a Hive Nets RWF 320,000 Monthly

By Simon Kamuzinzi In the lush hills surrounding Rwanda’s Gishwati-Mukura National Park, a quiet revolution is taking place — and it’s being led...

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“World Bee Day?” Why the Laughter Says More Than We Think

When someone recently shared a post about “World Bee Day” in a WhatsApp group, the reactions came quickly and with laughter. “Ahaha, we...

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From Passion to Professionalism: “Women for Bees” Empowers Cooperative Growth

In the heart of Rwanda’s lush Gishwati-Mukura Biosphere Reserve, something powerful is happening. Women who once saw beekeeping as just a way to...

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ARSO Brings Continental Certification Push to Rwanda, Boosting Trade Opportunities for African SMEs

African small businesses could soon find it easier to trade across borders, thanks to a continental initiative aimed at harmonizing quality standards—this time...

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Keeping the Queen: Beekeepers in Rwanda Try Out Modern Hive Tools

In a recent hands-on training session, beekeepers from Gishwati-Mukura in “Women for Bees” programme launched by UNESCO and Guerlain, explored innovative techniques for...

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Beyond the Hive: Why Knowledge of Bee Biology is Essential to Success in Beekeeping

Beekeeping means little more than honey collection for many. For those really committed to sustainable beekeeping, however, knowledge of bee biology and behavior...

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Blossoming Opportunities: Botanical Garden, Another Milestone for “Women for Bees”, Enhances Beekeeping and Sustainability

The “Women for Bees” initiative is entering an exciting new phase in Rwanda, launched on February 27, 2025 in Gishwati-Mukura, with a focus...

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How Financial Skills Are Helping Gicumbi Farmers Build Climate Resilience

For years, communities in Gicumbi District have struggled with the unpredictable effects of climate change. Droughts, floods, and soil erosion made it difficult...

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The Unsung Heroes: The Positive Impact of Mosquitoes, Flies, and Cockroaches on the Environment

Mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches are often vilified due to their association with disease, filth, and discomfort. However, these insects are far more than...