Community organizing that began in rural Mumeya, Rwanda, has spread across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana. Grassroots leaders in Rwanda are now working as organizers in 21 communities, teaching and…
Fall Update from Rwanda: Organizing for youth jobs in Mumeya
Mumeya is the founding member of PICO-Rwanda. This year, leaders brought electricity and water to their clinic, disease prevention center, community school and 30,000 people in the 10 surrounding villages. Now they are organizing youth and adults who need a vocational training program to provide employment opportunity for the young people of their villages.