Pilot Projects Living laboratories
At Collaborative for Change, we believe our pilot projects are more than just initiatives: they are living laboratories for self-sustaining micro-economies and community-driven solutions. Carefully selected through our Emerging Initiative, these projects are designed to be scalable, adaptable, and impactful, ensuring long-term resilience in diverse environments.
By integrating clean water access, regenerative agriculture, forest farming, and community infrastructure, our pilot projects lay the foundation for sustainable, locally driven economies. From improving food security to restoring degraded landscapes, these initiatives turn ideas into actionable, real-world solutions, shaping a more resilient and self-sufficient future.
Rwanda: Agroforestry for Food Security
In Rwanda, Collaborative for Change and project lead, Leonard Iyamuremye are implementing an innovative agroforestry project designed to increase food security while restoring ecosystems. By planting a mix of avocado trees and crops, we are enhancing biodiversity and providing local communities with both food and income sources. This project serves as a model for sustainable agricultural practices that can be scaled to other regions.
- - Plant 5,000 avocado trees alongside staple crops. (phase 1)
- - Train local farmers in agroforestry techniques that boost productivity and sustainability.
- - Utilize our data platform to optimize planting strategies and monitor crop health.
The project aims to increase food production, improve soil fertility, and create a sustainable source of income for local farmers, contributing to long-term food security.
(Pitch Book Available upon request)
Malawi: WE CLEAN WE GREEN
We are partnering with the local community through Pike Ng’oma of We Clean We Green, to complete the construction of a school by adding a roof, floor, and windows, transforming it into a safe and inspiring learning environment. Our Malawi Pilot Project focuses on creating long-term impact through education, sustainability, and empowerment. The program includes providing bikes for girls to ensure safe travel to school, introducing health education classes focused on hygiene and reproductive health, and building compostable toilets with private changing areas for young women. Additionally, we aim to implement an agroforestry curriculum, teaching sustainable gardening practices to promote environmental conservation and food security. This pilot project is the foundation for a brighter future in Malawi, with a focus on empowering women and girls while fostering community resilience.
Complete School Construction
Add a roof, floor, and windows to create a safe, functional, and inspiring learning environment for students.
Empower Girls with Safe Transportation
Provide bikes for girls to ensure reliable and safe travel to school, reducing barriers to education.
Introduce Health Education
Conduct classes focused on hygiene, reproductive health, and self-care to empower young women with essential knowledge.
Improve Sanitation Facilities
Build compostable toilets and private changing areas for girls to support health, hygiene, and dignity.
Implement Agroforestry Curriculum
Teach students sustainable gardening practices that promote environmental conservation and improve food security.
Foster Community Collaboration
Work with local leaders, parents, and Pike Ng’oma’s organization, We Clean We Green, to ensure the project is community-led and sustainable.
Improved Access to Education
A safe, fully equipped school will encourage higher attendance and better academic outcomes for children, especially girls.
Empowered Women and Girls
Access to bikes, health education, and private facilities will break down barriers to education and foster confidence and independence among young women.
Better Health and Sanitation
Compostable toilets and hygiene education will reduce health risks and promote dignity, particularly for girls managing menstruation.
Environmental Awareness and Food Security
The agroforestry curriculum will teach students to grow sustainable gardens, providing food for the school and community while promoting environmental conservation.
Stronger Community Resilience
By engaging the local community in the project, the initiative fosters collaboration and long-term ownership, ensuring its sustainability and success.
Sustainable Container Farms for High-Value Crops
Collaborative for Change is excited to launch an innovative project to establish 10 state-of-the-art container farms dedicated to cultivating high-value crops such as saffron, oyster mushrooms, and various berries. These container farms will utilize cutting-edge vertical farming and hydroponic technologies, ensuring optimal growth conditions, resource efficiency, and minimal environmental impact.
Led by project promoter Husein Siamwalla, this initiative aims to revolutionize urban agriculture by integrating modern technology with traditional farming practices. Through the use of IoT systems for climate control and precision agriculture, these farms will create the ideal environments for high-value crops while significantly reducing water usage and land requirements. This project provides a scalable solution to urban food production challenges, offering fresh, locally-grown produce in communities and contributing to food security.
The initial focus is on saffron cultivation, where we aim to achieve two harvests per year—doubling the yield compared to traditional methods. This effort is designed to serve as a model for future urban farms, demonstrating how technology can drive sustainable, high-efficiency agriculture in urban settings.
Join Us in Our Mission
Our pilot projects are just the beginning. By integrating innovative technology with on-the-ground action, we aim to create a global network of restoration initiatives that can reverse environmental degradation and build a sustainable future. We invite you to join us in this mission, whether by supporting our efforts, collaborating on new projects, or simply spreading the word.
