Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association

Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) is a Rwandan non-profit dedicated to conserving the country’s threatened wildlife and habitats through holistic and community-based approaches. Founded by Dr Olivier Nsengimana in 2015, it grew out of his pioneering work to end the illegal trade in endangered Grey Crowned Cranes, a flagship species that remains at the heart of RWCA’s programmes.

RWCA’s work combines scientific research, species monitoring, and habitat restoration with intensive community engagement, education, and alternative livelihood projects to create sustainable conservation solutions in one of Africa’s most densely populated countries. Key initiatives include: saving Grey Crowned Cranes and restoring wetland habitat at Umusambi Village, bat research and conservation, youth environmental education, combatting illegal wildlife trafficking, nationwide indigenous tree planting, and projects to protect sitatunga, shoebill, and African grey parrots.