Discover Rwanda. Empower women.
Cook Isambaza by Lake Kivu, dance to traditional rhythms and weave a basket alongside local women. Every visit helps young mothers return to school and build independent futures.
Your visit directly funds education for children and young mothers.
Tourism that opens doors for women and girls
Young Women Destination (YWD) is a community-based tourism organization in Rwanda dedicated to promoting community tourism while empowering young minor mothers, vulnerable women and young girls through education, skills development, economic opportunities and social support.
- Strengthen women’s groupsWe help young mothers and girls in rural communities mobilize resources, develop income-generating activities and build the skills they need to improve their living conditions.
- Share and saveExperience-sharing meetings and psychosocial support sessions, plus savings groups for young mothers that build a culture of saving, financial management and economic independence.
- Build peaceShort trainings for women and visitors on peacebuilding, reconciliation and peaceful conflict resolution within families and communities, helping prevent domestic violence.
Learn directly from local women
Tourism here is more than visiting a place. Discover Rwandan culture, learn traditional skills and contribute directly to women’s empowerment.
Traditional Rwandan Cooking: Isambaza & Ugali
Cook the small fish of Lake Kivu the way local families do.
DiscoverLearning Traditional Rwandan Dance
Find the rhythm of Rwanda’s artistic heritage.
DiscoverMaking Small Traditional Baskets
Weave alongside the women artisans of Rubavu.
DiscoverMaking Postcards from Banana Leaves
Turn natural materials into a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
DiscoverEvery experience tells a story of resilience and hope
You visit & learn
Cook, dance and craft alongside women from Nyundo, Gisenyi and Nyamyumba.
Women earn income
Local women share their knowledge, showcase their talents and earn through their skills.
Futures are rebuilt
Children and young mothers return to school and learn trades for an independent future.
“Educating a woman is educating a nation.”
Our education work
Affordable, educational & culturally rich
For individuals, families and groups. Your fee supports women, children and young mothers.
School groups: ask about discounted group rates
What we are building next
Growing together with our community
Hotels
Hotels refer their guests to our activities, connecting visitors with authentic community experiences.
Schools
Schools organize educational visits so students can learn about Rwandan culture first-hand.
Women’s cooperatives
We work with cooperatives of women artists across Rwanda to develop their artistic and professional skills.
Join us in making a difference
Whether you are cooking Isambaza and Ugali, dancing to traditional Rwandan rhythms, making a small basket or creating a postcard from banana leaves, your visit helps create opportunities for vulnerable women and their families.