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What We Do
Piggery
The MSI prides itself on having one of the leading pig breeding programs in Rwanda. We have over 1000 pigs in four piggery houses. Our pigs are Landrace-Pietrain mix and are strong, large and productive. Our sows regularly give birth to between 7 to 14 piglets per delivery. We have a dedicated team of trained professionals who care for our pigs and we follow best practices in feeding, breeding, hygiene and medical care. We are at the forefront of research on nutrition and artificial insemination.
We welcome visitors to the Piggery, but we do require that they make a booking prior to their arrival. Our experienced team is able to give visitors guided tours of the piggery and information on entering the piggery business.
We provide training courses for aspiring piggery workers. Trainees can come and live at the piggery for a period of weeks or months and attain a high level of training and hands-on experience in all areas of running a professional piggery.
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Book A Piggy Tour
Cost is 25,000 RWF per person – Includes piggery expert guide
Book A Piggery Training Course
Piggery Training Courses can be for several days, weeks or months, depending on the needs of the trainee. Accommodation and meals provided.
Cost is 185,000 RWF per month for one person – includes, accommodation, meals and training. A contract will be signed between MSI and trainee.
Poultry
MSI has a professional poultry center, housing over 1000 chickens for egg laying and with plans to increase our numbers. We provide a consistent supply of eggs to the surrounding communities.
We have trained professionals caring for our chickens and we follow best practices in nutrition, hygiene and medical care. Our chickens are Isa browns and are good layers.
Book A Poultry Tour
This 2 hour poultry tour focuses on the poultry center but guests are welcome to view all areas of the farm (except inside the piggery).
Cost is 15,000 RWF per person – Includes poultry expert guide.
Book A Poultry Training Course
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Poultry Training Courses can be for several days, weeks or months, depending on the needs of the trainee.Accommodation and meals provided.
Cost is 120,000 RWF per month for one person – includes, accommodation, meals and training. A contract will be signed between MSI and the trainee.
Agriculture
The MSI is located on a model farm and we are committed to improving agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in our community through research and best practice. Our farm has crops of: Maize, Beans, Avocadoes, Chia seeds, bananas. MSI produces Vermont style compost to increase the fertility and richness of the soil. We welcome visitors to tour the farm and see our crops and compost development.
Book An Agricultural Tour
Cost is 10,000 RWF per person – Includes agronomist guide
Book An Agricultural Training Course
Agricultural Training Courses can be for several days, weeks or months, depending on the needs of the trainee. Accommodation and meals provided.
Cost is 120,000 RWF per month for one person – includes, accommodation, meals and training. A contract will be signed between MSI and the trainee.
Craft
The Baskets of Peace training program has won awards for promoting unity and reconciliation amongst local women.
A group of local women have been trained by MSI in the tradition of basket weaving, they are now at a professional level and sell their beautiful baskets in Rwanda and Australia.
The women are able to generate an income for themselves and their families through selling their amazing baskets. Insert Photos of baskets
If you are interested in buying beautiful hand woven baskets please contact us.
Literacy Program
The MSI is very proud of our English Literacy Program and the very positive impact it has on children in our community. The Literacy Program teaches 40 children everyday in morning and afternoon sessions. The focus is on speaking, writing and reading English and follows the Rwandan national curriculum. We have focused on teaching children in grades three and four.
The children are enthusiastic and committed students. The Literacy Program aims to assist the children in being able to follow the English-based Rwandan national curriculum and excel in their school studies. Currently many students in our area fail primary school, as they simply do not understand the curriculum content. We give them extra educational support to enable them to succeed in their studies and journey towards a bright future.
The MSI hosts a children’s library, this gives local children access to books, which otherwise they would never have. We are very thankful to Rotary Sydney Cove, Kathryn Smith and DHL Australia for supplying books to our community.
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MSI provides a hot nutritious lunch to the students each day.
