An innovative initiative is taking root in the Idjwi region of South Kivu. The Ligue des jeunes d’idjwi pour le travail et le développement (LJIDC) has set itself the task of preserving the environment, combating global warming and promoting permaculture in the region.

In collaboration with the organisations Graine de vie and FANYATU, the association has launched an ambitious reforestation project.

At the instigation of Sendova Simba, Chairman of the LJIDC Board of Directors, the Association has set up a network of nurseries at the Kihumba, Kisheke and Kibanda sites. The aim is clear: to produce more than 50,000 seedlings to replant the Idjwi lands.

These nurseries are more than just places to grow plants: they are home to a diversity of species carefully selected for their benefits. These include fertiliser trees to enrich the soil and promote sustainable agriculture, agroforestry trees to restore degraded forests and create balanced ecosystems, and fruit trees to reduce Idjwi’s dependence on imports and stimulate the local economy.

A commitment to future generations

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