21/08/2026
On August 20, 2026, a joint field visit was conducted under the Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA) programme in Karongi District.
The visit brought together representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and RRC Team.
The delegation was led by Mr. Pieter Copper, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and was warmly welcomed by Mr. Muzungu Gerard, Mayor of Karongi District.
The visit provided an opportunity for the delegation to observe and discuss key WHCA interventions being implemented in Karongi District, including:
Radical terraces under construction, aimed at reducing soil erosion, improving land productivity, and strengthening community resilience to climate-related risks.
Dushyirehamwe Cooperative, where the delegation observed the ongoing harvesting activities and discussed the benefits of climate-smart agricultural practices with community members.
Nursery beds, established to support environmental restoration, soil conservation, and climate resilience through tree planting.
During the visit, the Deputy Head of Mission appreciated the progress and quality of work being implemented under the programme.
He particularly highlighted the strong involvement of communities at the centre of the interventions and the important role played by Karongi District authorities in supporting and facilitating programme implementation.