Nyanza Community Excursion
Highlights for Community Excursions:
- 1. Dufatanye Cooperative:
- Gain insights into the development challenges faced by the Nyanza community.
- Learn about the successful interventions and initiatives implemented by the Dufatanye organization.
- Engage with community members and hear their stories of resilience and progress.
- Explore the various projects, such as agriculture and vocational training, aimed at sustainable development and empowerment.
2. Women Environment Action at Dufatanye (WEAD): - Visit the self-help project empowering de-privileged women from the Village of Hope
- Learn about eco-craft training for income generation and environmental protection.
- Witness the transformative impact of the project on women's lives and their community.
3. Pottery of Gatagara Cooperative: - Discover the first modern pottery establishment in Rwanda.
- Interact with the indigenous community and learn about their journey from marginalization to empowerment.
- Experience the unique opportunity to observe and participate in pottery- making activities.
- Gain insights into the community's cultural heritage and traditions.
4. Cooperative Urumuri: - Explore the cooperative located near Nyanza town.
- Witness the fusion of traditional skills in pottery and performing arts for sustainable livelihoods.
- Engage with cooperative members and learn about their artistic techniques and cultural significance.
- Enjoy performances showcasing the vibrant artistic talents of the community.Note: The tour/visit can be customized based on your preferences and the availability of the communities.
Activities
Itinerary:
- 8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Nyanza
- 8:30 AM: Arrive at Dufatanye Cooperative. Introduction to the development challenges in Nyanza and the
interventions of the Dufatanye organization. Engage with community members and hear their stories. Explore the various projects implemented by the cooperative - 10:00 AM: Depart from Dufatanye Cooperative
- 10:30 AM: Visit Women Environment Action at Dufatanye (WEAD). Learn about the self-help project empowering women from the Village of Hope. Witness eco-craft training for income generation and environmental protection. Interact with the women and understand the impact of the project on their lives
- 12:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant
Afternoon: - 1:00 PM: Head to Pottery of Gatagara Cooperative. Explore the first modern pottery establishment in Rwanda. Engage with the indigenous community and learn about their journey. Observe and participate in pottery-making activities. Appreciate the cultural heritage and traditions of the community
- 2:30 PM: Continue the tour to Cooperative Urumuri. Discover the cooperative harnessing traditional pottery and
performing arts. Interact with cooperative members and learn about their artistic skills. Enjoy performances showcasing the vibrant cultural talents of the community - 4:00 PM: Conclude the tour and depart back to your hotel in Nyanza