Locations
November 29, 2023, Busasamana Sector, Rubavu District – Nyiramajeri Speciose and her daughter-in-law, Muhawenimana Giselle, share a moment of triumph. The UNDP’s initiatives have turned the tides of their struggle, where once floods swept away hope, now stand fields bursting with potatoes and cabbages. Their smiles, tell stories of transformed despair into harvests of plenty. Together, they nurture not just crops, but a future of prosperity and stability for their family.
November 29, 2023, Busasamana Sector, Rubavu District – Here, in Busasamana Sector, a simple yet sturdy bridge stretches over the channel. The path connects the villagers to neighboring areas of this channel, flanked by solid stone walls and complemented by four bridges, serves as a guardian against the floods that once swept away the fruits of their labor. Safeguarding 12 hectares of fertile land, the channel nurtures hope and sustenance for over 500 families. Where water once brought ruin, it now flows confined. The scars of past floods are healing, as no longer do families fear the loss of homes or the heartbreak of displacement, and the memory of lives lost to nature's fury finds solace in the security this channel now promise.
November 29, 2023, Busasamana Sector, Rubavu District – Mutabazi and his family, work together, attentively tending to their flourishing cabbage crops. Once vulnerable to weather, their farm is now safeguarded by a UNDP-built flood mitigation channel, transforming their daily efforts into a protected venture. The rains, which previously threatened their livelihood, now serve to enrich their land. This remarkable shift in agricultural practice has not only bolstered their food security but also fostered a strong sense of optimism for their future yields.
November 30, 2023, Nyange Cell, Mugesera Sector, Ngoma District – Mukandahunga Marie Josée, beside her treasured cow nicknamed "Bucyibikora Beza La vache," embodies the success of the UNDP's biogas initiative in Ngoma District. Gifted by President Paul Kagame through the Girinka programme, her cow's manure is now key to a daily routine that provides clean cooking energy for her family, a stark contrast to the risky searches for firewood she once endured. The biogas system also yields fertilizer, enriching her crops and forging a sustainable livelihood. For Marie Josée, this signifies a life of security, ecological harmony, and innovation.