Lead organisation: VERMIFARM Ltd
Country: Rwanda
Rwanda produces over 1.5 million tonnes of organic waste annually, yet most goes unrecycled. VERMIFARM is transforming this challenge into an opportunity by converting 1,800 tonnes of waste into 1,200 tonnes of nutrient-rich vermicompost and 36,000 litres of biopesticide annually. The project integrates Internet of Things (IoT)-powered worm farms, mobile training tools, and agro-demonstration gardens to enhance soil fertility, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support over 5,000 smallholder farmers. A winner of the inaugural round of the RAIN Challenge, VERMIFARM returns in RAIN 3 as we continue supporting their efforts to strengthen food systems, create dignified green jobs, and scale a nature-positive model for climate-smart agriculture in East Africa.