Isoku y’Ubuzima
Tuyizere Francoise, popularly known as Fanny, operates a sanitation showroom in Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District, Southern Rwanda. Her journey in sanitation entrepreneurship began in September 2022 with the support of the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project. Trained by Isoko y’Ubuzima as a hygiene focal person and a member of the “Abatanyuranya (the Unanimous)” village savings and…
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How terribly frustrating it must be to understand the importance of good sanitation in our homes for the health and safety of our family members, and yet not be able to afford the needed changes. Sylvie Niyingenera is a mother from Kirehe District, Musaza Sector, who says she cannot afford a concrete slab in the…
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Water is scarce, and its availability is essential for health and social and economic development. However, the increasing population and economic growth put pressure on water resources, leading to water scarcity. In rural areas in Rwanda, the situation is no different, and the demand for clean and safe drinking water is increasing rapidly. Non-Revenue Water…
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Gatongati Village, nestled in the remote reaches of Nyanza District’s Cyabakamyi Sector, is experiencing a transformational journey propelled by a fundamental necessity: clean water. Ferina Mujara, a community member whose story epitomizes the profound impact of improved water access on education and overall well-being, narrates the change. Before the rehabilitation of the water supply system,…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of sales and behavior change, a shift is taking place –*Decision Quotient (DQ) Selling. It’s not just about closing deals; it’s about empowering customers to make the most informed choices, even if it means not buying your product or service at the moment. As a Whitten and Scott Roy consultant put…
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In the serene, sun-kissed lands of a remote community, of Kabare Sector, Kayonza District, there existed a tale of resilience, fortitude, and the pursuit of a fundamental need: water. Among those who experienced the profound transformation brought about by access to safe water is Anitha Mukarutabana, a spirited member of this close-knit community. Recounting the…
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This is an inspiring story of Emilienne Ahobantegeye, a community member in Kirehe District, Musaza Sector, Rwanda, who made significant investments in improving hygiene and sanitation at the household level. Through her dedication and hard work, she has not only improved her own life but has also become a leading advocate, driving a positive change…
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Isoko y’Ubuzima is a 5-year USAID-funded project implemented from July 2021 through July 2026 by a consortium led by Water For People to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery. Other members of the consortium are IRC, Vitens Evides International (VEI), CARE International, and African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE). The overall Isoko y’Ubuzima goal is…
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It’s been five months since Valentine Uwamahoro says she first heard about the importance of constructing an improved latrine for her family. The USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project community mobilizers, together with the volunteers of “Twungurane Ibitekerezo,” a village savings and loan association (VSLA), visited her community to facilitate access to basic sanitation and hygiene services. …
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Thousands of rural households in Rwanda still lack access to sanitation and hygiene services. and for people living with disabilities, the lack of access to hygiene and sanitation services and products is even more complex. Rwanda aims to reach universal access to basic sanitation and hygiene services by 2024 and safely managed by 2030; presently,…
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