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. […]
The initial investment was provided in May 2020 for 15 families at first. Each family received 10 chickens. By repaying their loan and passing it on to the next group, 60 families will be involved within a year. They form the Ubuntu initiative. Ubuntu revolving micro credit intiative poultry farming The project was implemented with […]
“UPANZI WA MAISHA” – “PLANT FOR LIVE” The initiative is a cooperative of farmers from Rusinga East, working for independence and improving food security for the people of Rusinga Island. The initiative was launched in 2021. The introduction of the vegetable growing program in the Rusinga East community will provide a permanent source of food […]
Until now, Lake Victoria on the island of Rusinga has provided an income for the fishing villages and fed many people. However, due to severe overfishing, traditional fishing is in particular collapsing. This has dramatic consequences for the fishermen and their families, but also for all other people on Rusinga, who can no longer buy […]
Badilisha is Kiswahili and means transformation. We support sustainable development on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
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