Rwanda

Children in the Wilderness

In line with Wilderness Safaris’ 4Cs sustainability ethos (Commerce, Conservation, Community and Culture), Children in the Wilderness (CITW) has been launched in three communities in Rwanda as Wilderness Safaris’ operations have expanded across the country. Rwanda is our newest addition to the CITW Family, and is growing in leaps and bounds.

Read all about what’s happening on our programme in Rwanda below, or sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.

Rwanda

NEWS

27th December 2019
CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BISATE COMMUNITIES COMPLETED
With generous donations from Bisate Lodge guests, Wilderness Safaris Rwanda – in partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (The Fossey Fund) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) – has rehabilitated the existing water infrastructure at Bunyenyeri and Bushokoro. The communities are situated close to Bisate Lodge and Bisate Primary School in Rwanda’s Musanze District....
Read More
Josephine BesticRwanda
18th December 2019
Read the Latest Eco-Stars Magazine
Out now, Eco-Stars is an annual Children in the Wilderness publication, providing readers with an overview of the programme, and the opportunity to meet some of its Eco-Stars and learn more about their regional successes. In this, our fourth edition of Eco-Stars, we bring you snippets from our programmes across the regions, some updates on...
Read More
Josephine BesticBobirwa, Botswana, GMTFCA, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
15th November 2019
Eco-Mentor Training, Rwanda
Written by Lisa Witherden Janet Wilkinson (CITW Programme Manager) and Lisa Witherden (CITW Environmental Education Resource Developer) headed for Rwanda at the end of October to run Eco-Mentor Training in the region. Our wonderful Rwandan Team – Ingrid Baas (CITW Programme Coordinator) and Aline Umutoni (CITW Community Coordinator) – organised the week of training that...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
30th September 2019
Water for Communities in Rwanda
With the help of very kind donations from guests visiting Bisate Lodge, Wilderness Safaris, in partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, is rehabilitating the existing water infrastructure at Bunyenyeri and Bushokoro, both situated close to Bisate Lodge and Bisate Primary School in the Bisoke Cell, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District. This involves constructing new...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
30th September 2019
Akayange Primary School to start CITW Eco-Clubs, Rwanda
Rwanda Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Regional Coordinators Aline Umutoni and Ingrid Baas visited Akayange Primary School situated just outside Akagera National Park’s North Gate in late September. From Wilderness Safaris Magashi Camp, this is the first school guests see when travelling outside the Park. After a meeting with Headmaster Emmanuel Kanyarutoki, everyone agreed that...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
30th September 2019
Introducing Aline Umutoni – A New Member of the CITW Rwanda Family
Aline Umutoni’s deep commitment to conservation and community empowerment has taken her from strength to strength, and motivated her to positively contribute to the lives of many. In September 2019, she was promoted to Wilderness Safaris Rwanda – Children in the Wilderness (CITW) and Community Coordinator, which will give her the ideal platform to continue...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
26th September 2019
Bisate Primary School Celebrates World Elephant Day, Rwanda
Bisate Primary School in Rwanda celebrated World Elephant Day in August – look at these happy, smiley faces, and gorgeous elephant drawing.
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
11th September 2019
Aline Umutoni – An Unsung Hero
Aline Umutoni, Wilderness Safaris Community and Nature Guide at Bisate Lodge, Rwanda, won the Unsung Hero Award at the PURE travel show in Marrakesh. Aline is very involved in the Children in the Wilderness Programme at Bisate Primary School. We are so proud of you, Aline! An excerpt from the award nomination: Aline’s in-depth knowledge...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
13th August 2019
Thank You, Olympus!
Wilderness Safaris and Olympus are using their high-end services and combined passion for wildlife photography to ensure the ongoing conservation of Africa’s remote wilderness areas, while contributing to the empowerment of local people through conservation education. The two main elements of the partnership are focused on enhancing photographic skills for interested guests and guides in...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
6th August 2019
Rwandan students thank their sponsors
Read these touching Thank You letters from our Scholarship Students at Bisate Primary School in Rwanda, thanking their sponsors for the opportunity to complete their schooling. Thank You Letter from Nshutiyimana Aime Desire – RwandaRead more Thank You Letter from Nibishaka Jackson – RwandaRead more Thank You Letter from Mutuyimana Chance – RwandaRead more Thank...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
1st August 2019
Conservation Camp – Rwanda
Children in the Wilderness (CITW) in partnership with Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Muhisimbi Voice of Youth and Conservation Heritage Turambe, organized the very first Conservation Camp in the Volcanoes National Park area in Rwanda. The Conservation Camp 2019 hosted 40 children from the environmental clubs of four schools (including Bisate Primary School, with which...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
5th July 2019
Meet Bisate Eco-Mentor Jean Damascene Nkuriragenda
At Bisate Primary School the Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Eco-Clubs are fortunate to have the best Eco-Mentor that children could wish for! Since we are so proud of the progress that the Eco-Clubs have made over the last months, we would like all of you to meet our Eco-Mentor star! ~~~~~ “I am Jean...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
11th June 2019
Children in the Wilderness – Annual Regional Workshop
Meet the Children in the Wilderness team! Last week we gathered at the Rivonia offices we share withWilderness Safaris for our annual regional workshop. Three super energising days later saw the regional coordinators heading back to their respective countries to implement the life-changing plans and projects they finalised. The Children in the Wilderness Team Back L...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenBobirwa, Botswana, GMTFCA, Malawi, Namibia, News, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
29th May 2019
Children in the Wilderness Rwanda – Bisate Reforestation
Read Hadley Pierce’s write-up on the next phase of the reforestation project with our Eco-Club in Rwanda: Our second round of reforestation with Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Eco-Club students at Bisate! Read about the first here. The students planted dombeya saplings on the property six months ago. This week, they returned to plant hagenia...
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda
29th May 2019
Wilderness Safaris Changing Lives in Rwanda
“Our Journeys Change Lives”, says Wilderness Safaris’ payoff line. Nowhere is that more evident than at their Bisate and Magashi lodges, built in the last two years. Be inspired by a few of their staff members’ amazing personal development stories since being employed at the lodges.
Read More
Lisa WitherdenNews, Rwanda