Our Impact

In Butebo, change is unfolding step by step. For years, many households relied on basic latrines, often unsafe and unhygienic. Handwashing facilities were rare, and the link between sanitation and health was not always clear. A local mason installing a SATO pan for a household With RSI’s intervention, supported by local community leaders and trained masons, households are beginning to embrace improvements. Families are learning how to upgrade their latrines with stronger slab

In the rolling hills of Kahunge Sub‑County, Kamwenge District, beekeeping has long been part of rural life. Families kept traditional hives high in the trees, harvesting honey with smoke and courage. The yields were small, and the risks were high — many farmers recall painful stings and honey lost to pests or poor storage. When RSI introduced modern beekeeping, the story began to change. Thirteen farmers came together to learn new practices, gathering under mango trees and in

Maize meets pine — agroforestry in action! At Ruta Serenity Initiative (RSI), environmental protection has moved from vision to reality. In Kamwenge, Kibaale, and Ngora Districts, rural households depend directly on land, forests, and water, yet these resources face mounting pressure from deforestation, unsustainable farming, and climate change. RSI has already delivered integrated solutions that restore ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods. Through agroforestry, farmer

In Rukunyu, Kamwenge District, Assimwe Mildred proudly shares how biogas has changed her life. Once struggling with smoke-filled kitchens, she now cooks in a clean, healthy environment while saving time and energy. Beyond cooking, the system produces bioslurry — a natural fertilizer that enriches her fields and boosts harvests, turning waste into productivity. Thanks to RSI’s commitment to affordable solutions, Mildred accessed biogas at half the price, making this innovation