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Join our family and get an insight into the daily lives of local communities in Musanze, Rwanda

  • Activité récente : 5 nov. 2025

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  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins une semaine

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to my homestay!

    We are a family of four, with two energetic and curious sons, ages 6 and 8 and extended family
    As a family, we are self-motivated, hardworking, and love building friendships with people from all over the world.
    In the evenings, we enjoy playing games with our guests, like IGISORO (a traditional Rwandan game), card games, and board game. If you love games too, bring your favourite one! We’d love to learn it and exchange cultural experiences through play.
    We also love teaching guests how to play the Rwandan Traditional Drum, a fun and interactive way to experience our culture!
    Our home is always open, and we ensure our guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

    If you’re interested in a comfortable home with a friendly atmosphere, feel free to reach out!

    Welcome!

    We are a woman-led social enterprise, community-driven based in Musanze, Rwanda, offering immersive, eco-conscious travel and volunteer experiences that support women, youth and local communities in meaningful ways.

    Our Mission

    To empower local communities, especially women and youth by creating sustainable homestay networks, delivering authentic cultural exchange, protecting the environment, and offering travelers experiences that go far beyond the typical “tourist day”.

    Meet Our Team:

    Cleaner: She ensures our space is clean and welcoming for all. From sweeping to disinfecting, she plays a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable environment.

    Tour Guide: He provides engaging and informative tours, sharing fascinating cultural and historical insights. His goal is to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience!

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Bénévolat
    Projets artistiques
    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Enseignement
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Accueil / tourisme
    Entretien général
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Vidéographie
    Dev. durable
    Écriture
    Dessin et peinture
    Arts du spectacle
    Photographie
    Bricolage / artisanat
    Art et design
    Yoga / bien-être
    Fitness
    Dev. personnel
    Films et télé
    Ferme
    Événements/vie sociale
    Culture
    Bénévolat
    Soin des plantes
    Musique
    Langues
    Jardinage
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Livres
    Sports d'équipe
    Activités en plein air
    Nature
    Randonnée
    Danse
    Camping
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    1. Getting insights into the daily lives of local communities.
    2. Engaging with us and creates friendships connections that last long after the trip.
    3. Learning to prepare authentic Rwandan dishes such as Isombe, Ubugari or Imvange.
    4. Experiencing the joy of playing traditional Rwandan drums or participating in cultural dances like Intore

  • Projets impliquant des enfants

    Projets impliquant des enfants

    Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

  • Aide

    Aide

    1.Community Library & Learning Hub (Kibeho)

    I grew up in Kibeho, a rural village with a rich cultural heritage but limited access to educational resources. As a child, we had no public library, cultural center, or safe space to learn, exchange ideas, or explore our talents. Books were scarce, and most learning happened only within schools, leaving little room for self-discovery, creativity, or exposure to diverse knowledge. Even today, children in Kibeho lack access to books and safe learning spaces.
    We seek to establish a community library and cultural learning hub integrated with homestay tourism, traditional dance and drumming programs, and health education, creating a safe, inclusive, and resource-rich space for the entire community.
    Your support can open doors of opportunity, inspire young minds, and strengthen our community.
    There are many ways you can get involved:

    * Are your favorite books all shelved and unused? Give them a second life! A single book can spark a lifetime love of reading!
    * Heading to Rwanda soon? Why can’t you make your journey even more meaningful! Collect gently used books from school libraries, public libraries, bookstores, or even friends, family and neighbors. Pack them in your luggage and personally deliver them to us or reach out to us, and we can arrange to pick up the books directly from the airport.Your suitcase could be the start of a brighter future for a young reader
    * Join us in setting up the library, organizing books, or leading reading sessions.
    * Share your talents, storytelling, arts, drama, music, or digital skills to inspire children and youth.
    * Help us to find partners either organization, school, or cultural center to provide resources, mentorship, or training.
    * Share our story with friends, schools, or book clubs.
    * Raise awareness in your community about the need for access to books and safe learning spaces.

    2. Homestay Network Development

    Co-create the flagship homestay property and support Community Homestay Network initiative. We are transforming family homes into eco-friendly homestay equipped with solar energy, clean cooking solutions, and water- and energy-saving systems. Be part of this journey toward sustainable and inclusive tourism, help us to research possible partners , funders and platforms to support our goals and assist with hospitality training. Also help us with interior design.

    3. Environmental & Eco-Initiatives

    Transform my home into a green home.

    I’m starting a family project to turn our home into a beautiful green home, a space that is eco-friendly and sustainable.
    This is a family initiative and I hope it will grow into a larger community project in the future because in Rwanda, many families include also ours do not have access to affordable fresh vegetables and fruits. We rely on markets where prices are often high and unstable. As a result, we struggle to afford a balanced diet, leading to nutrition challenges and food insecurity.

    My vision is to create a home that embraces natural living, with spaces that inspire creativity, sustainability, and connection to nature and can become a model eco-home and learning garden for our community.

    Ways you can help:

    *Design and plan gardens and compost systems
    *Plant vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees
    *Build sack gardens or container gardens
    *Help organize and beautify outdoor areas
    *Take photos and videos to document and share our progress

    4. Assist my kids with creative activities like arts and crafts and teaching them music instruments (guitar), games or nature activities.
    5. Help us document our experiences through photography or videography .
    6. Assist in creating content for our social media ( creating videos, photos, and stories. to showcase or tours and homestay progress.
    7. Teach us how to bake bread, cakes, cookies and how to cook your favorite food.

    Send us a paragraph about what you’d like to bring and learn, dates available and any relevant skills. We’ll chat and find the perfect match.

    We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Français: Courant
    Kinyarwanda (Rwanda): Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Spanish

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    We provide a comfortable home where you’ll feel at home and part of the family.

    1. 5 Bedrooms: Four of the bedrooms share one bathroom.
    2. Kitchen: Perfect for preparing meals.
    3. Dining Room: A space to share meals together as a family.
    4. Parking: Space for multiple vehicles.
    5. Warm Family Atmosphere: Live with our family of 4 + little Sabina, her mom and my brother.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Things to Do in Your Free Time

    Explore Local Attractions:
    1. Visit Volcanoes National Park
    2. Hike at Twin Lakes (Ruhondo and Burera)
    3. Musanze Caves
    4. Visit Waterfalls

    Engage with the Community:
    1. Attend traditional dance performances or music events.
    2. Visit local markets to shop for handmade crafts and fresh produce.
    3. Attend community work every Saturday end of the month

    Available Transport Options

    Taxis: Affordable and reliable taxi services are available, and we’re happy to help you arrange one at a fair price.
    Motorcycle Taxis (Moto): A common and adventurous way to get around town quickly.
    Public Buses: Budget friendly buses connect Musanze to Kigali and other towns.
    Walking: Our neighborhood is safe and walkable, allowing you to explore local sights on foot.

    How Helpers Can Spend Time Off
    1. Relax and read a book on our veranda .
    2. Learn how to play traditional drums.
    3. Enjoy family game nights with us or introduce us to your favourite games!
    4. Plan a weekend trip to Lake Kivu for breathtaking views and water activities.
    5. Engage in discussions about Rwandan history and culture.
    6. Learn a few words of Kinyarwanda.
    7. Playing basketball, volleyball or other sport at Musanze youth center

    Our Commitment to You

    We want all our helpers to feel at home, and we value cultural exchange. Whether you’re learning from us or teaching us something new, we believe in creating a memorable and impactful experience.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Room office or at the veranda with reliable internet for video calls, online work, and communications.

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    Safe and peaceful parking space.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

N° de référence hôte : 598364562874

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