Sabyinyo and SACOLA March 2025 community news

At SACOLA, we are committed to supporting local communities through a range of impactful initiatives that improve livelihoods, empower individuals, and promote sustainable development.

This project provides local widows with the resources to establish poultry farming businesses, offering them financial independence and a renewed sense of purpose. With a total investment of RWF6,500,000, SACOLA has provided 300 chickens, feed, and training, and plans to expand this to 1,500 chickens in the near future. Wilderness Sabyinyo has committed to purchasing eggs from these women, ensuring a stable market for their products and helping them thrive.

The centre provides youth with critical IT skills to enhance employability and foster entrepreneurship. So far, 120 young people have been trained in computer literacy, software applications, and basic coding, opening up new career paths in technology.

SACOLA’s housing project has built 13 homes, offering safe shelter to vulnerable families. Each house is equipped with essential amenities, including kitchens, bathrooms, and water tanks, at a total project cost of RWF134,752,050. This project has greatly improved living conditions and provided families with much-needed security and stability.

To improve tourism infrastructure, SACOLA has completed phase one of the Community Tourism Parking project, creating a secure, organised space for tourists to park. The project, costing RWF305,461,636, has reduced congestion and safety concerns. Future plans include building a coffee shop and a community handicrafts shop to further support local artisans, providing additional income for the community.

In partnership with the local community, SACOLA has installed 40 dustbins throughout the neighbouring town of Musanze, including key locations along the road to Kinigi. This initiative, costing RWF8,200,000, helps address littering and plastic waste, promoting cleanliness and supporting environmental conservation in a region renowned for its natural beauty.