Rwanda Environment Awareness Organization (REAO) is a non-governmental organization (NGO's) created on 05th September 2011 with four Board members. The organization started officially its activities in Rusizi District, Western Province of Rwanda, and registered under the Registration Number: 236/RGB/NGO/2017 of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). REAO was created to respond to the need of Rwanda’s economy towards Environment Conservation and Protection of Natural Resources which are among the cross-cutting issues of the Rwanda Vision 2020.

The “Rwanda Environment Awareness Organization” (REAO) is one of NGO's in Rwanda that has been intervening in environmental awareness and nature conservation since its inception in 2011. Our objective is to champion environmental sustainability in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region through education and training of communities in nature conservation, while addressing also the root causes of poverty. Since 2011, we have developed particular specialties in the areas of environment conservation and natural resources protection starting from the grass roots level, particularly focusing on the youth and vulnerable communities .

REAO is based in Kigali and its Head Office is located at REAO office is located in Gasabo district, Remera sector, 32 KG 218 St, but we are determined to carry out the activities in all corners of the country. REAO is a strong NGO with a good reputation throughout the country due to its committed, highly qualified and experienced staff.