Eighty percent of its 14 million population work in agricultural sectors now facing increased challenges from a changing climate. A storm-damaged roof (Brian Lawless/PA)Trocaire’s goals in Rwanda include promoting climate and environmental justice, as well as the empowerment of women and girls. Veridiana Uzamuranga at her family’s rebuilt home (Brian Lawless/PA)One of Trocaire’s key partners in Rwanda is the women-led NGO Duterimbere. Ms Uwitonze was among those who commented on the common Rwandan refrain that “rain is a blessing”, but said this is not always the case when it falls so heavily. The broken banks of the Nyabarongo River (Brian Lawless/PA)Faustin Vuningoma, co-ordinator of the Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network, agreed.

Source: The Times March 01, 2026 12:19 UTC