Volunteer for a startup restoring land and empowering rural African communities Rural Watch Africa Initiative (RUWAI) We restore degraded landscapes and empower rural communities with sustainable agriculture, beekeeping, and green livelihoods. RUWAI tackles the urgent, interconnected challenges of deforestation, climate change vulnerability, and rural poverty in Africa. Many rural communities rely on unsustainable practices like slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging, leading to widespread land degradation, soil depletion, and increased desertification. This vulnerability, coupled with limited resources and high unemployment, forces many—especially youth and women—into destructive practices, worsening food insecurity and biodiversity loss, including the rapid decline of critical pollinators like bees. RUWAI employs a holistic, community-driven solution focusing on Sustainable Agroforestry and Land Restoration through large-scale tree planting and Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). They promote Sustainable Beekeeping to protect pollinators and create an alternative income source, and train smallholder farmers in Climate-Smart Agriculture and regenerative techniques to boost food security. Furthermore, RUWAI focuses on Economic Empowerment by creating green livelihoods through agro-processing, eco-tourism, and microfinance, with a special focus on empowering women. By integrating these strategies, RUWAI restores ecosystems, builds climate resilience, and creates sustainable economic opportunities, ensuring that rural communities and nature can thrive together. Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Web Developer Role Description: We are seeking a passionate and skilled volunteer website developer to help redesign and maintain RUWAI’s website. The ideal candidate will enhance our online presence, improve user experience, and ensure our platform effectively showcases our impact and programs. Responsibilities: Redesign and update RUWAI’s existing website to reflect our mission, programs, and recent impact. Ensure the website is mobile-friendly, accessible, and optimized for speed and search engines (SEO). Integrate interactive features such as blogs, donation platforms, event pages, and newsletters. Manage regular updates, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure site security. Collaborate with RUWAI’s communications and project teams to keep content current. Provide basic training or documentation for team members on website management. Qualifications: Proficiency in WordPress, Wix, or similar CMS platforms Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SEO best practices Strong design skills with a portfolio of past website projects Passion for social impact, sustainability, or community development What We Offer: Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work Flexible, remote volunteering arrangement Recognition on our website and platforms Letter of recommendation and endorsement for outstanding contributions Time Commitment: Volunteer 10 hours per week for 6 months remotely If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with RUWAI!