Birambo is a small town in western Rwanda, where the local economy depends mainly on agriculture and government-imposed tea cultivation. This situation has led to the impoverishment of many displaced rural families, who no longer have access to land for subsistence farming.
The Religieuses de l’Assomption, present in the area since 1954, are deeply committed to youth education and support. Together with the Assumption Lay Partners, they have observed that many out-of-school and unemployed young people spend their days without prospects for the future.
In response, a modern pig farming project has been designed to improve the living conditions of these young people and vulnerable rural families. The project offers a concrete opportunity for practical training, employment, and income generation, promoting social and economic inclusion.
The pig farming initiative will:
Improve family nutrition,
Generate income through the sale of part of the production,
Provide manure for agriculture, supporting local farming activities.
Thanks to the rapid reproduction of pigs, the project ensures sustainable growth. After one year, each participating young person will receive a piglet for their family, and other vulnerable families will also benefit.
An existing old pigsty must be fully renovated before the project can begin.
This project directly contributes to combating youth unemployment, strengthening food security, and improving the living conditions of vulnerable families. It also fosters responsibility, autonomy, and renewed hope for a dignified future among young people in Birambo.
Total cost: €5,400
Project leader: Sister Marie Laetitia Byukusenge, r.a.