Lead organisation: BeeGulf Limited
Country: Rwanda
Through inclusive modern beekeeping, the Bee Guardians of the Crest project supports women, young people, refugees, and people with disabilities in Rwanda’s Congo Nile Crest. By integrating beekeeping with agroforestry, they work to restore biodiversity in the buffer zones of the Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura Biosphere Reserve, enhance food security, and build climate-resilient livelihoods. With 7,500 nectar-rich indigenous trees planted and strong local partnerships, it promotes eco-tourism, reduces deforestation, and creates green entrepreneurship across ecological, social, and economic systems.