We are so proud of you Darlene and the incredible work you are doing in Masoro! xo Love your akilah family 

Isôoko Community Development empowers women & youth through wellness, entrepreneurship, and skills for sustainable livelihoods.

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate inclusive growth and opportunities for women and youth through improved health and wellbeing, literacy, and entrepreneurship.

About Isôoko Community Development (ICD)

Isôoko Community Development (ICD) is a local non-profit organization working at the community level to uplift the livelihoods of people trapped in cycles of social and economic inequality. 
We empower women and youth in the Masoro community through improved literacy, access to health and wellbeing services, and entrepreneurship programs.

Our work contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Our main facility, the **Isôoko Community Center**, has served **12,113 beneficiaries since its inception, 60% of whom are women**. The center includes sports facilities, a computer lab, a library, and office spaces, supporting a wide range of educational, recreational, and community development activities.

Our Interventions

Women Empowerment Program – 
*Mutima W'urugo (MWU)*

We believe that **the rise of a woman is the rise of a community**.

The MWU program has impacted **7,294 women** and is designed to empower vulnerable women with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to become agents of socio-economic change in their communities.

Key program components include:

- Self-awareness and goal setting
- Saving groups
- Nutrition and hygiene education
- Maternal and child health
- Entrepreneurship training and access to finance

Youth Empowerment Program – 
*Imbaraga z' Isôoko (IZI)*

Masoro Sector is located in a mining area where many families depend on the mining industry for their livelihoods. While mining provides economic opportunities, it also presents challenges such as limited access to education, mental health concerns, and difficulties for youth in securing stable employment and housing.

The IZI Youth Program addresses these challenges by creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters youth leadership and sustainable community development.

Key focus areas for out-of-school youth include:

- Self-awareness and goal setting
- Saving groups and entrepreneurship development
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights education
- Entrepreneurship training
- Access to finance
- Vocational training
- Job placement opportunities

Sports and Wellness Services

The Isôoko Community Center serves as a hub for **physical, mental, and social wellbeing** through sports and wellness initiatives that strengthen resilience and promote healthy lifestyles.

Activities include:

- Trauma-Informed Yoga Club
- Basketball Team
- Football Team
- Cultural and entertainment activities
- Girls' Room and counseling services

Digital and Literacy Services

The Isôoko Community Center provides learning opportunities that equip community members with essential literacy and digital skills for both personal and professional development.

Programs include:

- **IT Lab and Digital Literacy Training:** Practical computer and digital skills training
- **Library and Reading Club:** Access to books and a community-led reading culture
- **Literacy and Numeracy Program:** Foundational reading, writing, and basic mathematics skills

Tûuza Mubyeyi Project

The **Tûuza Mubyeyi Project** supports vulnerable mothers participating in our programs by providing childcare and early learning services for their children while they focus on their socio-economic development.

The program ensures children receive **safe, nurturing, and educational care**, allowing mothers to dedicate time to training, business development, and income-generating activities.

Through this initiative:

- **302 women have established income-generating activities and businesses.**

By reducing childcare burdens, the program enables women to build sustainable livelihoods while strengthening family wellbeing.

Tûuza Mubyeyi Centers

- Tûuza Mubyeyi Nyamyumba Center
- Tûuza Mubyeyi Kivugiza Center
- Abahizi Nursing Room

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Curated with [Amplify Her Foundation](https://www.amplifyherfoundation.org/) and the [Women’s Philanthropy Institute](https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/institutes/womens-philanthropy-institute/index.html) to raise awareness and funding for women and girls.

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