Registered in Rwanda
A Kigali-based council with formal governance and a clear mandate for community-centered development.
Kigali, Rwanda | Youth-led sustainable development
QS Impact Kigali Council
Mobilizing young leaders to build a greener, safer, and more inclusive Rwanda through practical SDG-driven initiatives.
- 750+
- trees planted in one documented action day
- 1,000+
- youth mobilized through climate education campaigns
- 2025-2030
- five-year green restoration commitment
Youth-led delivery
University students, graduates, and young professionals turn local needs into measurable projects.
SDG-aligned programs
Workstreams connect education, climate resilience, safer public spaces, and strategic partnerships.
Mandate
A council built for practical, youth-led change.
QS Impact Kigali Council empowers young leaders to design and implement solutions that respond to real community priorities across Kigali and beyond.
Mission
Empower SDG-driven leadership.
Empower and engage young leaders in the implementation of SDG-driven initiatives that improve everyday life at community level.
Vision
Incubate youth-led innovation.
Ignite and incubate youth-led innovations that accelerate sustainable development and shape a better future for all.
Health & well-being
Promoting healthier practices and quality of life for communities.
Gender equality
Supporting equal opportunity for women and girls to lead and thrive.
Sustainable cities
Creating safer, inclusive, and resilient urban spaces.
Climate action
Running campaigns, workshops, and restoration projects.
Partnerships
Building local and global networks to scale impact.
Programs
Current priorities with measurable community value.
2025-2030 flagship
1000 Trees Initiative
A five-year restoration commitment supporting Rwanda's green growth agenda through school-based tree planting, student environmental clubs, and climate education.
- 750+ trees planted on 21 November 2025.
- Fruit trees, agroforestry species, and native varieties.
- Ongoing care through school clubs and volunteers.
24-month transformation
Kimisange Safe Learning & Green Community
A proposed transformation of a 7-hectare public school serving 2,700+ students into a safer, greener, more inclusive learning environment.
- Road relocation and secure school boundaries.
- Climate-resilient classrooms, pathways, and playgrounds.
- Youth training and community-supportive facilities.
School leadership
SDG Champions Program
Practical sustainability education for secondary students, introducing climate action, sustainable cities, and youth responsibility.
- Launched with 60 Senior 5 and Senior 6 students.
- Supports plastic-free campaigns and awareness clubs.
- Designed to grow a network of SDG youth ambassadors.
6-month micro-restoration
Nduba Playground Restoration
A focused community sports and wellbeing project to make a football playground safer, cleaner, and usable through the rainy season.
- Ground leveling and basic drainage.
- Gender-responsive sanitation and handwashing.
- Local maintenance committee and youth sports activation.
Impact
Evidence of leadership, learning, and community ownership.
The council's 2025 work shows a practical operating model: identify community needs, mobilize young leaders, work with public and civil-society partners, and document measurable outcomes.
World Wetlands Day
Youth engagement at Nyandungu Eco-Park with ARCOS Network and Living Lakes Network.
SDG Champions Launch
Practical sustainability training for secondary school students at GS Gihogwe.
Climate Education Campaign
More than 1,000 youth mobilized through community sites and learning activities.
1000 Trees Initiative
Students, volunteers, and partners planted 750+ trees at Kimisange Secondary School.
Partnership
A clear route for institutions, companies, and development partners.
QS Impact Kigali Council is seeking partners who can help sustain tree survival, expand school programs, fund safety infrastructure, and strengthen youth-led green action across Rwanda.
Fund implementation
Support tools, materials, transport, school facilities, and project delivery.
Share expertise
Bring technical guidance in climate, education, infrastructure, or youth development.
Scale responsibly
Co-design projects with measurable indicators and long-term community ownership.
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