Ride 4 a Woman
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Ride for a woman started in 2009 to empower women living around Bwindi forest, through tourism and skills training. The organization owns and runs Bwindi women’s community center. To generate income that contributes to supporting their goals, this none-profit offers an accommodation facility of 8 en-suite rooms with a capacity of accommodating 16 people a night. The accommodation is located next to to Bwindi impenetrable national park, offering a great budget option for guests who want to do gorilla tracking or cultural experiences in the southwestern area. The lodge if fitted with running water and Wi-Fi is available.
The restaurant offers all three meals a day giving options of varied local and international dishes. All food produce/ inputs are sourced from the local community farmers hence extending the tourism befits to the indigenous communities, especially women.
Activities and experiences:
- Bicycles for hire
- Handicraft shop
- Accommodation
Highlights
- Get an opportunity to take a bicycle ride in the Gorilla highlands
- An assortment of arts and handicrafts to select from, representative of your gorilla memories.
- Volunteering on life changing programs that enhance gorilla habitat conservation
Responsible Travel
- Supporting community livelihood programs such as safe water, agriculture and others.
- Supporting income generating and economic empowerment programs such as micro finance for women, income generation through crafts production
- Skills empowerment for women in mechanics, tourism, handicrafts, sawing, baking, etc.
- Supporting education for the children through a child sponsorship program
- Creation of Employement and market for local produce
Contact us to book
Telephone: +256-785-999-112 / +256-772607317
Email: info@ride4awoman.org / ride4awoman@gmail.com
Website http://ride4awoman.org
Or contact UCOTA at;
Tel: +256 772657700
Email: info@pearlsofuganda.org
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