On May 21, 2025, students from the East African University Rwanda (EAUR), in partnership with peers from the University of Rwanda (UR), University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB), Rwanda Youth Biodiversity Network, and Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), conducted an environmental outreach program at G.S Remera Catholique in Kigali. The initiative carried the theme: "Students in Action for Environmental Protection." The event was designed to raise environmental consciousness among secondary school students, emphasizing the threats posed by human activity to the e
On May 21, 2025, students from the East African University Rwanda (EAUR), in partnership with peers from the University of Rwanda (UR), University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB), Rwanda Youth Biodiversity Network, and Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), conducted an environmental outreach program at G.S Remera Catholique in Kigali. The initiative carried the theme: "Students in Action for Environmental Protection." The event was designed to raise environmental consciousness among secondary school students, emphasizing the threats posed by human activity to the environment and advocating for proactive conservation efforts such as tree planting, proper waste disposal, and pollution prevention.
Sœur Perpetue Nyirahabimana, Headmistress of G.S Remera Catholique, welcomed the program’s impact, stating
Sœur Perpetue Nyirahabimana, Headmistress of G.S Remera Catholique, welcomed the program’s impact, stating, “We now have young ambassadors who will help us protect the environment, both in school and in their communities. They have learned how to safeguard nature by planting trees and avoiding deforestation. We thank REMA and all partners for this invaluable initiative.” Students who demonstrated understanding of the session through correct answers were rewarded with notebooks, pens, and reusable water bottles. The school also received ten dustbins to enhance waste collection and separation on campus.
Mr. David Niyitegeka, EAUR’s Head of Admissions
Mr. David Niyitegeka, EAUR’s Head of Admissions, represented the university leadership. He underscored the broader goal of the outreach, saying, “We all know that without the environment, there is no life. That is why through our Environmental Club, we aim to extend these efforts to more schools across the country. Starting with nearby institutions, we believe that empowering the youth will lead to a national culture of sustainability.”
Rodrigue Kaje, founder and president of the Rwanda Youth Biodiversity Network
Rodrigue Kaje, founder and president of the Rwanda Youth Biodiversity Network, praised the student-led club model: “Clubs are an effective way to bring people together with a common vision. You can’t always reach individuals one by one, but through clubs, knowledge and passion are shared more effectively.”
Speaking on behalf of REMA, Mr. Emmanuel Rushema reiterated the agency’s support for educational institutions
Speaking on behalf of REMA, Mr. Emmanuel Rushema reiterated the agency’s support for educational institutions: “We work with primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions because everyone has a role in environmental protection. By educating students on waste management and climate change, we equip them to be part of the solution.”
leader Patrick called on university clubs
To close the event, EAUR’s student leader Patrick called on university clubs nationwide to engage more with local schools. He also urged REMA and the Ministry of Environment to continue supporting youth initiatives: “We ask our leaders to provide training and guidance so we, as students, can take coordinated and informed action wherever we are.”
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