Call Us
+250 783 657 069
Mail Us
info@hillsidehope.org
Address
P.O. Box 122 Musanze,Rwanda
15+
Communities Impacted
2,500+
Lives Transformed
45
Savings Groups
12
Years of Service

Transforming Communities, Restoring Hope

At Hillside Hope, we believe that sustainable community transformation happens when people are empowered to become agents of change in their own communities. Our holistic approach addresses physical, social, economic, and spiritual needs to create lasting impact.

Through partnerships with local churches, community leaders, and dedicated volunteers, we work to break cycles of poverty and injustice, creating pathways to flourishing for all community members.

Explore Our Programs
Community Transformation

Our Community Transformation Programs

We implement a range of programs designed to address the multifaceted needs of communities in Rwanda

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

We establish savings and loan groups, provide business training, and facilitate access to capital for small entrepreneurs to create sustainable livelihoods.

  • Village Savings and Loan Associations
  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Agricultural Development
Education Support

Education Support

We provide scholarships, school supplies, and after-school programs to ensure children have access to quality education and opportunities for a brighter future.

  • School Fee Assistance
  • Literacy Programs
  • Vocational Training
Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

We promote health education, provide access to clean water and sanitation facilities, and support community health initiatives to improve overall wellbeing.

  • Health Education Workshops
  • Clean Water Projects
  • Nutrition Programs

Latest Community Updates

Stay informed about our ongoing projects and community transformation stories

Empowering Women Through Livestock
Nov 27, 2025

Empowering Women Through Livestock

Empowering Women Through Livestock: Hillside Hope Launches Goat Rearing Program Hillside Hope proudly launched its Goat Rearing Program by ...

Empowering pastors to be agents of peace!
Nov 27, 2025

Empowering pastors to be agents of peace!

Strengthening Community Peace: Hillside Hope & Taylor University Lead Pastoral Peace-Building Training Hillside Hope (HSH), in partners...

Forgiveness & Conflict Resolution Workshop
Nov 27, 2025

Forgiveness & Conflict Resolution Workshop

Healing Hearts and Restoring Relationships: Hillside Hope Leads Forgiveness & Conflict Resolution Training in Rusororo Rusororo, Gasabo...

Stories of Transformation

Hear from community members whose lives have been changed through our programs

"Before joining the savings group, I struggled to provide for my family. Now I have my own small business and can pay school fees for all my children. This program has given me hope and dignity."

M.Jeanne

Entrepreneur, Musanze

"The agricultural training transformed how I farm. I've doubled my harvest and now have enough to feed my family and sell at the market. I'm teaching these techniques to my neighbors too."

N.Jean Paul

Farmer, Kinigi

"Thanks to the scholarship program, I'm the first in my family to attend secondary school. I want to become a doctor and serve my community. Education has opened doors I never imagined."

Samuel

Student, BSVI

Our Journey of Transformation

Key milestones in our community development work

2013

Hillside Hope founded with a vision for holistic community transformation in Musanze, Rwanda.

2015

Launched Blessing School for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) to expand educational opportunities for children with visual impairments.

2017

Expanded to 5 communities, establishing agricultural cooperatives and clean water initiatives.

2019

Launched our first savings and loan groups, empowering 50 women with financial literacy and access to capital.

2022

Reached milestone of 2,000+ lives directly impacted through our various community programs.

2025

Expanding to 3 new districts with comprehensive community development initiatives.

Join Us in Transforming Communities

Your support enables us to expand our reach and create lasting change in more communities across Rwanda.