Covering the systems that sustain us.
By Earth Focus Network News “The task for us is to build credible partnerships that connect capital to these opportunities and ensure that value is shared fairly across the system, especially with smallholder farmers.” — Justin Nsengiyumva, Rwandan Prime Minister, at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 The Changing Landscape of Africa’s Food Systems Africa stands…
By Earth Focus Network News “Building on the success of our recent school gardening projects, we are excited to explore egg hubs as a way to provide sustainable, protein-rich food for school meals. The engagement with ProVeg Nigeria has shown us that this is not only possible—it is essential. We invite ProVeg International to collaborate…
Kigali, Rwanda | August 31 – September 4, 2026 What a week! The Earth Focus Network team had the privilege of attending the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 in Kigali—the continent’s premier gathering on agriculture and food systems transformation. With over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, the energy and commitment to action were truly inspiring….
By Here For Hope Foundation & Earth Focus Network “When students are given the right tools and knowledge, they become powerful agents of change.” — Dr. Sam Kanyamibwa, Founder and CEO of ARCOS Network In Rwanda, a quiet revolution is taking place in schoolyards across the country. Students are not just learning about environmental challenges—they…
By Feston Bigirimana, Founder, Here For Hope Foundation “Before this program, I didn’t know that trees help bring rain. Now, I water my tree every day because I want it to grow tall and protect our school.” — Mugisha, Primary 3 Student In the Eastern Province of Rwanda, where climate change is not a distant…
By Feston Bigirimana, Founder, Here For Hope Foundation “Igiti Cyange, Umurage Wange.” In Kinyarwanda, these words carry the weight of a generation’s responsibility. When we launched the “My Tree, My Legacy” campaign at the University of Rwanda’s Rukara Campus, we were not simply planting 6,800 trees. We were responding to a climate crisis that is reshaping…
