UNICEF Rwanda

As the world marked , UNICEF Rwanda celebrated the conclusion of the Friends of Nature Competitions, a key milestone of Environment Week that engaged more than 5,000 students across the country in debates, essay writing, and poetry on climate change.

Across 8 schools in Rubavu, Nyaruguru, Musanze, and Nyabihu districts, 71 students — 36 girls and 35 boys — were recognized for their outstanding creativity, environmental awareness, and commitment to climate action. Through their powerful voices and ideas, they called on everyone to become a Friend of Nature.

The Friends of Nature project equips adolescents with climate literacy, strengthens environmental clubs, and harnesses the power of the arts to inspire awareness and action. Because climate change is not just a scientific issue—it is a human story. The annual action plans developed by environmental clubs reminded us of a powerful truth: when young people are given a platform, they lead.

🌱 Together, we can empower the next generation to protect our planet and build a more sustainable future.

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