Appui aux Paysans Vulnérables pour la Protection de l’Environnement (APPE)2026-03-02T16:14:21+01:00

Appui aux Paysans Vulnérables pour la Protection de l’Environnement (APPE /ESAFF) Rwanda is the forum for smallholder farmers in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAFF). It was founded during the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in South Africa in 2002. The aim was to create a platform to bring smallholder farmers together in a social movement and to influence favorable agricultural policies and practices at the global, continental, regional, and national levels. Among other things, campaigns are organized for measures to adapt to climate change and responsible climate financing. There are group discussions with farmers on how they can respond to the challenges of climate change. Here they receive important information on agroecology, water harvesting, drought-tolerant crops, dietary diversity and food supply in the household, home gardens, and safe food handling in volcanic areas.

Your task: Supporting initiatives that strengthen the voices and opportunities of young people and women in agriculture as a basis for agriculture and micro-enterprises focused on the agricultural value chain; assisting with data collection, research, and analysis to inform organizational system management; Supporting young people in organizing community-building activities, workshops, training sessions, and forums that bring together young farmers, stakeholders, and experts. Creating content, managing social media, and promoting the mission and impact of APPE.

Requirements: Good English skills, enjoyment of working with young people, ability to work independently, and organizational talent. Working with people who are not just sitting in an office. Interest in the environment and agriculture.

Honoring Friends of Rwanda at the Bad Boll New Year’s Meeting 2019

On January 12, 2019, Friends of Ruanda was part of the New Year's Meeting in Bad Boll. Here, people and associations that provide special services to the community are honored. As part of this event, Jobst Kraus, a citizen of Bad Boll with close ties to the association, gave a speech in honor of Friends of Rwanda. Jobst Kraus used to run the Environmental Resort of the Evangelical Academy Bad Boll. Here is a transcript of his laudatory speech.

Empowerment Through Cooperation: Friends of Ruanda Builds a House for Mothers of Disabled Children with the Help of the Stiftung Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (SEZ) Baden-Württemberg

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the "A House for Love & Care Jyambere Mwana" project at the end of the year. The initiative was successfully completed after one year in cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Development Cooperation Foundation (SEZ). A project report by Michael Liebler.

Review of the Participation of Friends of Ruanda at the Christmas Market in Bad Boll 2023

Just in time for the start of Advent, the Bad Bollen Christmas market was greeted with the most beautiful winter weather. As always, Friends of Rwanda was involved with a stand. A report by Katrin Liebler.

Encounter of Circus Worlds: Justin Ntwali from Unity Circus Visits Circus Maroni in Stuttgart

On October 21, 2023, Justin Ntwali, board member, acrobat and trainer at Unity Circus in Gisenyi, Rwanda, visited the Maroni Children's and Youth Circus in Stuttgart. He was a guest at a performance and spoke to members of the association and young acrobats about opportunities for collaboration.

I Haven’t Regretted it for a Second! A weltwärts Experience Report by Evelin Hermann

Evelin Hermann spent a year in Rwanda in 2022/23 as a weltwärts volunteer with Friends of Rwanda. Here, Evelin writes about her experiences and projects during her voluntary service.

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