Nyamirambo Women's Center, Kigali

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NWC was founded in 2007 as a self-help group and quickly grew to become a center that offers free education for women in the Nyamirambo neighbourhood. Today women can join the center for classes in English, literacy, computer, sewing and handicrafts. NWC also organises workshops on Gender Equality, Women's rights and gender-based violence. In 2014 a community library was opened offering books in Kinyarwanda, French and English.

In an effort to develop income-generating activities for the center but also for the women of the community, NWC developed a community-based tourism project that offers guided cultural walks in Nyamirambo and Umutima, a new line of household and children's products.

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By susanhoper

We came here with a group of college students for a tour of the women's center, the local neighborhood, and we also had lunch and did some shopping. It was a fantastic way to see a typical Rwandan...

We came here with a group of college students for a tour of the women's center, the local neighborhood, and we also had lunch and did some shopping. It was a fantastic way to see a typical Rwandan... more »
By juliakia3

A friend and I went to NRC on our first day in Rwanda, first for the cooking class with Aminatha, then on the walking tour. We loved both. The cooking class was a treat (we made SIX dishes!), and we..... more

A friend and I went to NRC on our first day in Rwanda, first for the cooking class with Aminatha, then on the walking tour. We loved both. The cooking class was a treat (we made SIX dishes!), and we..... more »
By Malgorzata M

Beautiful hand-made crafts, in reasonable prices (some of them 50% lower than in a boutique store in my hotel) Plus the fact that by buying these products you support women’s community working there..... more

Beautiful hand-made crafts, in reasonable prices (some of them 50% lower than in a boutique store in my hotel) Plus the fact that by buying these products you support women’s community working there..... more »

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By Auu My God

The walking tour with home made lunch is definitely a highlight of the town! Self-funding women center established 20 years ago supported by a Swiss lady - now turned to a high quality product producing handcraft center. Love the products from sisters and teaching of area culture in the town! Recommended!!!

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By Elena Williams

So refreshing compared to the stress and pressure of the larger markets. Great local goods on offer. The seamstresses can make garments in one working day. I bought a beautiful kimono off the rack, a beach bag, hand bag, and luggage tags. There are children's clothes and beautiful soft toys and home furnishings. No pressure to buy anything. Very fair prices. They take card payments, too. A must visit.

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By Pearl Odigwe

I got almost every cute thing here during my stay in Kigali. From jewellery to baskets, clothes bags. The women here do such a great job and so creative!

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By Tracy Patton

Some cute bags. Zero customer service. I went and wanted some clothes made, shirt and some dresses. No one even talked to me, asked to help or anything. I bought one backpack and left. I didn’t return.

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By charlotte nyblom

Absolutely an amazing experience! Together with my mother we started of the day with the cooking class. After lunch we did the walking tour and finished the day with the weaving class. This took almost the whole day which was great. Everything was well organized and structured. Everyone that works at the center are truly wonderful, helpful and kind people. I would recommend everyone, all ages, to visit Nyamirambo Women's Center. I will come back and do the other courses that they offer! Thank you for the experience!

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