On 4 and 5 June 2026, Caritas Rwanda staff and nine service providers gathered at the Savana Hotel to review the achievements of the first five months of the PATHs Project (Livelihoods & Adult Education).
The review confirmed that all planned activities were successfully implemented. Participants also developed a three-month action plan aligned with the evolving needs of evacuees and host communities.
Beginning this June, Caritas Rwanda will continue existing skills-training programs while introducing new vocational courses in Welding, Plumbing, Culinary Arts, and Machine Knitting at ETM Gashora.
As an innovative initiative, 12 high-performing participants from Cohort I, comprising both evacuees and host community members who completed Hairdressing and Tailoring training, have been selected to receive support in launching Income-Generating Activities (IGAs). This support will enable them to put their newly acquired skills into practice, strengthen self-reliance, and improve their livelihoods while awaiting resettlement.
These small businesses will not only empower the selected participants but also serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for others to pursue economic independence and resilience.