Our Goals
-Graduate 1,780 young women with accredited Degrees in Hospitality Management, Sustainable Agriculture and Business Management & Entrepreneurship by the year 2020.
-Incubate social enterprises launched by Akilah students, with the goal of reaching self-sustainability within the first five years of operations.
-Create a nurturing home and learning environment for thousands of young women over the first 10 years of operations.
-Partner with local organizations to hold trainings and workshops in agriculture and business for community members.
-Stimulate economic development in Bugesera District by creating jobs for local community members on the new Akilah campus.
-Serve as a beacon of innovation, education and women’s empowerment, showcasing Akilah’s program as a replicable model for other communities.
-Attract local and international visitors and tourists to visit the eco-lodge and other social enterprises on campus in Bugesera district, further contributing to regional economic growth.
“I believe in that future because Akilah helped me believe in it. Because of Akilah, I will be the one to help my family and even my country.”