The Commercial Piggery Farming Project in Kivomo Village aims to create sustainable income for 60 youth by providing piglets, training, and support to boost their monthly income from 15,000 Rwf to 50,000 Rwf within a year. By leveraging local markets, financial literacy training, and partnerships with professional farmers, the project also strengthens leadership skills and reduces rural-to-urban migration. With a financial ask of 5,930,000 Rwf, the initiative expects to empower youth, stimulate small business growth, and enhance the overall community economy.
The Sustainable Vegetables Farming with Piggery Integration Project in Remera Village aims to empower 72 youth by increasing their monthly income from 10,000 Rwf to 65,000 Rwf through integrated vegetable and pig farming. Led by the Solidarity Youth Group, the initiative addresses unemployment, improves nutrition, and strengthens financial inclusion by combining market-oriented agriculture with financial literacy. With a project budget of 5,600,000 Rwf (3,400,000 Rwf requested), the community’s contributions and strong local leadership ensure sustainability and long-term growth.
The Tree Nursery Bed Project in Dutare Village aims to equip 70 youth with nursery management skills and boost their monthly income from 20,000 Rwf to 70,000 Rwf by producing and selling 40,000 high-quality tree seedlings. In addition to creating sustainable income opportunities, the project promotes environmental conservation and nutrition security by providing fruit and forest seedlings for local planting. With a financial ask of 3,050,000 Rwf, the initiative focuses on economic empowerment, community-led sustainability, and strengthening partnerships for long-term growth.
The Ejo Heza Rusasa Commercial Rabbit Farming Project in Huye District aims to create sustainable income for 62 youth by boosting their monthly earnings from 20,000 Rwf to 65,000 Rwf through rabbit farming and related sales. The project also addresses malnutrition by providing high-quality protein to over 45 households and builds youth skills through training, savings initiatives, and strong market partnerships. With a financial ask of 5,600,000 Rwf, the project seeks to drive youth employment, improve nutrition, and strengthen community-led economic development.
The Volunteers, in partnership with Duterimbere Rubyiruko Murehe Community Youth Group, pitched a Passion Fruit Farming Project designed to tackle youth unemployment and rural-urban migration in Murehe Village, leveraging the community’s agricultural strengths. The project aims to create jobs and boost the monthly income of 62 youth by integrating passion fruit farming with Irish potato cultivation, supported by a four-month training program. The initiative is expected to benefit over 900 community members indirectly, reduce school dropouts, and strengthen local economic and social well-being.
