Rebecca
Rebecca Jeannette Nyinawumuntu is a passionate environment and biodiversity advocate with a strong commitment to creating positive change in her community. As the founder and leader of OpenStreetMap (OSM) community in Rwanda, Rebecca is responsible for overseeing community outreach programs and partnerships aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. She is also Co-Founder and actively involved in the Wikimedia community User group in Rwanda, where she plays a key role in fostering community engagement and partnerships.
Rebecca is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management at UR, where she continues to gain knowledge and expertise in her field. With her extensive background in community conservation, outreach, partnership building, Rebecca is well-positioned to make a significant impact in her future endeavours. Through her work, she strives to promote resilience and sustainability in challenging times, and to inspire others to join her in creating a more vibrant, healthy, and sustainable planet.
Sessions
OSM Rwanda willing to share with the SOTEM Cameroon audience the achievements of OpenStreetMap (OSM) Rwanda's community engagement and partnership initiatives. We will explore how these efforts have played a pivotal role in disaster response, agriculture, and addressing planetary crises such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Furthermore, we will delve into the collaborations with key organizations like the Rwanda Mountain Tea, University of Rwanda, Rwanda Red Cross, and Experienced communities in Africa, to Stand on our feet and Impact Rwandan community again. after the pandemic and this year disaster outbreak in Rwanda.