Empower the Batwa

The indigenous people of Rwanda were hunter-gatherers stewarding the forest for thousands of years. In the 20th century, they were expelled by the government to make a home for gorillas.  Now, the gorillas are protected and the humans are still facing the repercussions of their displacement.  

In 2008, the Batwa community asked us to help decrease child mortality rates under the age of 5. After 15 years of partnership with the Health Development Initiative (HDI), survival rates have increased dramatically and our relationship with them has expanded into education, food security and workplace development. 

Our non profit couldn't help make a better future for the Batwa without volunteers  and donors.

Whatever your skills, you too, can make a difference in a place where a little bit of help goes a very, very long way.