Our partner organization KWEPU – Kamayoge Woman Education Progressive Unit – has been around since 2019. First came creative ideas, then planned implementation. Persistence and patience lead to success. We are proud to have such partners. We are now receiving the latest report on the projects supported by BaRuIs eV. “Rusinga has an average population […]
KWEPU implements various projects to support the community, especially in the areas of child welfare, women empowerment and environmental restoration. KWEPU places great emphasis on sharing ideas, knowledge and best practices to improve both forest cover and the livelihoods of the local community. Now we receive the report for the year 2024. Tree Nursery Since […]
What happened one year after the founding of the orchard? On the 24th October2022, KWEPU initiated an orchard garden on the western part of Rusinga. We are operating on three quarters of an acre. Since we initiated this program on the island, Rusinga island has experienced long droughts which has really impacted negatively on agricultural […]
The main source of livelihood for the people of Rusinga Island is fishing, and only a few engage in horticulture along the lakeshore. The supply of fruit in Rusinga is very poor, most fruits such as avocados, mangoes, oranges and others are supplied from Kisii, several kilometres away. KWEPU receives a grant from BaRuIs e.V. […]
Thanks to a donation from the OMEXOM company in Dresden, our partners were able to establish a small tree nursery on the grounds of Kamasengre Mixed Secondary School in October 2022. The tree nurseries will not only play an important role in reforestation, but also help to teach the next generation about ecology, environment and […]
KWEPU as a community-based organization (CBO) is running a tree nursery since April 2020. The nursery is located in a big parcel of land where other activities like horticulture, and fruit tree growing is done. We also have a woodlot towards the lake since our land moves down up to the lake shore. In our […]
KWEPU is a community based organization undertaking various community activities which include environmental conservation, educational and health programs. Most of our programs are directly linked to schools. In 2020, COVID-19 cases were reported in our region and preventive measures include physical and social distancing, the use of masks or coverings has been recommended in public […]
Strengthening community – one of our three major themes that we pursue with our partners on Rusinga. Ramanus Abade briefly summarizes 2021 and sends us some voices. Since the foundation of KWEPU in August 2019, an incredible amount has been created, through creative ideas and strong motivated efforts of many. The results spur on and […]
Christmas is the time when our thoughts are especially with our neighbors. Near and far. And on Rusinga Island. We would like to share the joy that our heartfelt project brings with all our supporters. „Thousands of candles can be lit by the light of one candle without its light dimming. Joy does not diminish […]
Badilisha is Kiswahili and means transformation. We support sustainable development on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
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