The Fidela Foundation

About This Business

The Fidela Foundation is a woman-centric organization dedicated to empowering women and encouraging entrepreneurship in Rwanda. Founded by Umugwaneza Marie Fidela and her husband Fidele Muhire, the foundation focuses on teaching local women artisan skills, specifically in the field of hand-made shoe manufacturing. Through a community-based approach in Ruhengeri, Rwanda, the foundation provides sustainable skills that furnish an apprentice-based profession for predominantly young women. This not only benefits them financially but also socially, as they learn a culturally important craft that can advance economic development for the community at large. The Fidela Foundation believes in local entrepreneurship with a social conscience, which is deeply rooted in Rwandan values. By sponsoring apprentices, individuals, NGOs, and corporations can contribute to the foundation's mission of creating a better life for the women of today's generation of Rwandans. The foundation's goal is to form a better Rwanda by empowering women through education, skills training, and economic opportunities. By partnering with the Fidela Foundation, individuals and organizations can help create a positive impact on the lives of young women in Rwanda and contribute to the country's economic development. The foundation's handmade shoes are not just a product, but a symbol of the foundation's commitment to empowering women and promoting local entrepreneurship. By supporting the Fidela Foundation, individuals can help make a difference in the lives of women in Rwanda and contribute to the creation of a more equitable and prosperous society.