The Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center is a safe environment and dedicated facilities located in Kayonza District the Eastern province of Rwanda where women can learn, build new skills, and operate businesses that directly contribute to the local communities.
The Urugo Eco-Lodge
The Urugo Eco-Lodge is a part of an innovative social enterprise promoting economic empowerment for women. Set in rolling hills with spectacular views and friendly, dedicated staff, it’s the perfect place to discover rural Rwanda, stay en-route on your safari adventure, or hold your next meeting, wedding or special event…
Dining, Shopping, Culture and free WiFi!
All guests of the Urugo Eco-Lodge enjoy complimentary WiFi and access to our on-site Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Marketplace and unique cultural experiences.Enjoy the best wood-fired pizza in Rwanda or a steaming cup of locally grown coffee. Discover the beauty of Imigongo painting and taste organic yoghurt and peanut butter made on site. It’s all here at the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center.
Meetings, Special Events & Weddings – The center’s beautiful campus is the perfect venue to host your event with up to 300 guests. Enjoy comfortable meeting spaces, a spacious open air tent for receptions and celebrations, available accommodations, all-day catering, complimentary WiFi, and our friendly, dedicated event staff. For information on hosting your next event at the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center contact us.
Safari Tents – Our spacious, comfortable canvas tents offer a spectacular view of the women’s Njgama valley farm. Each en-suite tent features a queen-sized bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and mosquito net. The bedspreads and curtains are fashioned from locally hand-dyed fabrics, and composting toilets and solar heated water make the tents eco-friendly. The Safari Tents are perfect for weekend city breaks or a relaxing stop on your adventure through Rwanda.
Standard Rooms – Our five standard rooms are nestled within the demonstration farm and offer affordable accommodations for the adventure traveler. Each room has four double-decker beds, lockable wardrobes and mosquito nets.
Upporting Women’s Economic Development. Your funds spent at the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center help support the social and economic development of local women and surrounding communities. Since 2013, the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center has provided a secure, supportive environment where women can find support, access resources, and build life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency. Women for Women International thanks you for choosing the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center.
