Climate Resilience Building in Tongogara Refugee Settlement

Refugee Coalition for Climate Action (RCCA)

Our commitment towards building resilience and
adaptive capacity in communities vulnerable to
climate change.

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Our Objectives

Guided by a vision of resilient, empowered, and environmentally sustainable communities, RCCA works to create lasting solutions for current and future generations.

Build Climate Resilience

Strengthen the capacity of refugees and host communities to adapt to and recover from the impacts of climate change

Promote Environmental Conservation

Protect and restore the environment through tree planting, reforestation, waste management, and sustainable land-use practices.

Empower Youth Leadership

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Enhance Sustainable Livelihoods

Support climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and income-generating activities that improve household incomes and food security

Expand Access to Digital Skills and Education

Provide ICT training, digital literacy, and learning opportunities that increase employability and self-reliance among refugees.

Foster Community Participation and Partnerships

Encourage collaboration among refugees, host communities, government agencies, NGOs, and development partners to achieve sustainable impact.
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Refugees on the Frontlines of Climate Action

Empowering refugee communities to lead innovative solutions that build resilience, protect the environment, and create sustainable livelihoods in the face of climate change.

Key Achievements

Transforming challenges into opportunities through
sustainable climate solutions and community leadership.
Reforestation Impact

RCCA distributed and planted 2,751 trees in 2025, bringing the cumulative total to 5,751 trees since 2021. Fruit and shade trees are now improving household nutrition and providing cooling in public spaces.

Nursery Development

RCCA converted a 225‑metre perimeter dumping site into a functioning tree nursery that supports reforestation, environmental education, and future income generation through seedling sales.

Youth Engagement

Through 15 tree-planting events, 23 clean-up campaigns, and 12 climate-awareness initiatives, RCCA engaged 2,600 young people in practical environmental action.

Bio-Fence Protection

A two-kilometre living bio-fence was established around the irrigation scheme, strengthening protection against animal intrusion and supporting food production for refugee households.

Tree Survival Success

RCCA tracked the survival of newly planted trees and achieved a 73% survival rate, demonstrating effective follow‑up care and community ownership.

Climate Awareness

RCCA grew an active network of 81 children and youth who now lead tree planting, awareness campaigns, community mobilisation, and environmental stewardship across the settlement.

Our Gallery

A visual journey of climate action, environmental restoration,
 and community empowerment in Tongogara Refugee Settlement.

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Challenges that we face

Lack of Clean Energy

Limited access to reliable and sustainable energy sources in Tongogara

Fund cut / Aid cut

Insufficient resources to expand refugee-led climate solutions.

Climate Change

Droughts, floods, cyclones, and extreme temperatures.

Deforestation

Overdependence on firewood is degrading the environment.

Limited Livelihoods

Few income-generating opportunities for refugee households.

Youth Unemployment

Many young people lack skills and employment opportunities.

Why support RCCA

Your support empowers refugees to lead climate action, strengthen community resilience, and create sustainable solutions for future generations.

Project Expansion

To expand our projects require support to grow and succeed.

Youth Opportunities

Young people need skills, education, and livelihoods.

Funding Gaps

Reduced humanitarian funding is leaving Tongogara most vulnerable.

Environmental Loss

Deforestation and land degradation are increasing.