Join Together Women Rise for a transformative journey to Rwanda, where you will visit and interact with four of the organizations that Rise has supported:  Gardens for Health, the Komera Project, the Kula Project, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.  Across the four projects, you will see firsthand how these organizations are working to end chronic child malnutrition, developing women entrepreneurs, transforming the future of teen mothers and vulnerable adolescent girls, and involving girls in wildlife conservation efforts.

Broaden your horizons by learning about Rwandan history, from the lively Nyamirambo district in Kigali to the poignant memorials that reveal the heart of Rwanda. Experience unique wildlife encounters with safaris in Akagera National Park and Volcanoes National Park.

Highlights

• Have the unique opportunity to explore the daily lives of women and girls in Rwanda through deeply immersive and engaging visits with four of Together Women Rise’s grantees.
• Explore Rwanda’s culture and learn about the country’s traumatic history and the genocide in the 1990’s, along with stories of resiliency and reconciliation through visits to the Nyamirambo neighborhood and the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center.
• Experience Rwanda’s natural wildlife with a thrilling safari drive in Akagera National Park and exploration of the lush landscapes of Musanze, with opportunities to view either the golden monkeys or the majestic mountain gorillas.
• Experience the untouched beauty of Rwanda, known as the “land of a thousand hills,” boasting diverse regions and landscapes from city center Kigali to the volcanic landscapes in the north.

Two spots remain! Registration ends February 18, 2025. Questions? Please contact Together Women Rise’s travel provider at togetherwomenrise@elevatedestinations.com.