Vertical mushroom cultivation in Rwanda.
Mosaic Rwanda is a non-profit organization based in the Bugesera District, Eastern Province of Rwanda. The organization focuses on education, poverty reduction, environmental protection and the prevention of gender-based violence.
In its own workshop and training center in Nyamata, Mosaic Rwanda combines traditional knowledge with modern technology – for example in agriculture, renewable energies and small-scale production. Previous projects have included literacy, reforestation and energy-efficient lava ovens.
As a member of civil society networks, Mosaic Rwanda contributes to sustainable community development beyond Bugesera.
Bugesera is one of the most disadvantaged regions in Rwanda. Many families suffer from high unemployment, food insecurity and malnutrition. Widows, orphans and unemployed young people are particularly affected. In addition, there are droughts, poor soils, limited access to education and a lack of start-up capital. Gender-based violence and a lack of start-up capital make it particularly difficult for women and young people to realize their own economic activities or set up a company.
Mosaic Rwanda's project addresses these challenges in a practical way: it combines food production, income generation and social integration.
In the Bugesera district, Mosaic Rwanda is implementing a project for the vertical cultivation of oyster mushrooms, which improves food security and creates sustainable income opportunities. Over three years, 450 participants will be trained in mushroom cultivation, processing and packaging.
The heart of the project is a 600 m² training and processing center, supplemented by an 834 m² vertical garden and communal small plots. Participants receive mushroom spawn tubes, portable gardens and equipment such as dryers and boilers, which facilitate production and shelf life.
Organized in community groups, participants learn community-based management and social integration. The goal is a monthly production of 9.2 tons of mushrooms. Market research and a successful pilot project confirm the economic viability. Income from sales secures long-term expansion.
Francois Mugabo
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