Stories of Hope, Climate Action & Community Impact
Discover the latest updates, inspiring stories, environmental insights, and project highlights from the Refugee Coalition for Climate Action (RCCA). Learn how refugee-led solutions are building climate resilience and transforming lives in Tongogara Refugee Settlement and beyond.
Growing Hope: How Our Tree Nursery is Restoring the Environment
The RCCA Tree Nursery has become one of our most impactful climate initiatives. Established to support reforestation, environmental restoration, and sustainable livelihoods, the nursery produces indigenous and fruit tree seedlings for households, schools, and public spaces.
Despite suffering severe damage from heavy storms, our team remains committed to rebuilding stronger and expanding our efforts to create a greener future for refugees and host communities.
Published: January 15, 2026
Category: Climate Action
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Why Refugee-Led Climate Action Matters
Refugee-led organizations understand the challenges facing their communities better than anyone else. By empowering refugees to lead environmental initiatives, sustainable solutions become more effective, inclusive, and community-driven.
Category: Leadership
Building Climate Resilience in Tongogara Refugee Settlement
Climate change continues to affect livelihoods through droughts, flooding, land degradation, and extreme temperatures. RCCA works alongside young people to develop practical solutions that strengthen resilience and improve environmental sustainability.
Category: Climate Resilience
3. 5,700+ Trees and Counting
Tree planting remains one of RCCA’s flagship environmental activities. Every tree planted contributes to restoring biodiversity, improving food security, providing shade, and protecting future generations.
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Category: Environment
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Creating Sustainable Livelihoods
Organic farming, agroforestry, and sustainable agriculture provide refugee youth with valuable skills while increasing household food production and creating new income opportunities.
Category: Agriculture
Empowering Youth Through Digital Skills
Our Youth and ICT Centre equips young people with computer literacy, digital marketing, project management, and coding skills, opening doors to employment and entrepreneurship.
Category: Youth Development
Community Clean-Up Campaigns Making a Difference
Regular environmental clean-up campaigns help reduce pollution, improve public health, and encourage community ownership of shared spaces throughout Tongogara Refugee Settlement.
Category: Community