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Rural and Urban Development Initiatives Agency (RUDIA)
Org Type
Nonprofit
Year Founded
2006
Project
Company
Financials
Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)', 'Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)']
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
Our project actively empowers underrepresented groups, particularly women, youth, and climate-vulnerable communities, by creating opportunities for participation, leadership, and economic empowerment in climate resilience efforts. Women: We prioritize gender equality in our project, ensuring that women, especially in rural areas, have access to solar irrigation technologies and agricultural training. Women are actively involved in decision-making processes, leadership roles within local farmer groups, and training sessions to improve their agricultural productivity. This not only enhances their economic independence but also boosts their participation in climate change adaptation initiatives. Youth: The youth, especially in farming communities, face limited access to sustainable livelihoods. By providing training and employment opportunities in solar irrigation, maintenance, and agricultural best practices, our project fosters youth leadership in climate solutions. We offer skills development programs that enable young people to become climate champions and advocates in their communities. Climate-Vulnerable Communities: The project directly targets rural farmers in regions vulnerable to climate impacts such as drought and irregular rainfall. By providing access to solar-powered irrigation, we help these communities build resilience against climate change, ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Website:
https://twitter.com/Rudiatanzania
Mission Statement:
To support the development efforts and strengthen the capacities of marginalized and addressing to overcome the underlying causes of poverty.
Link: Facebook:
https://web.facebook.com/rudiatanzania
Link: Twitter:
https://twitter.com/rudiatanzania
Link: LinkedIn:
http://Linkedin.com/in/angelus-tungaraza
Sources of Past Funding:
Individual donations
Foundation grants
Corporate contributions
Government grants
Membership fees
Events and fundraisers
Earned income
Corporate partnerships
Bequests and planned giving
In-kind donations
Impact investing
Crowdfunding
Endowments
Bootstrapped
Equity
Debt
Carbon offsets or credits
Other