sabyinyo community livelihoods association
TRANSCRIPT
ldquoSEPT 20 YEARSrdquo
THE CO-EXISTENCE OF NATURE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
AS BASE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOPIC
THE IMPACT OF SACOLA(SABYINYO
COMMUNITY LIVELIHOODS
ASSOCIATION) IN THE CONSERVATION
OF VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK-
REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
Presented by NSHIMIYIMANA Gonzalves
INES-Ruhengeri E-mail gonshimiyeyahoofr
Outline
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 2
1 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT RWANDA
1 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
2 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
3 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY AND
SOCIETY
1 The nature of SACOLA
2 Main achievements of SACOLA (socio-cultural economic tourism)
3 Conclusion Overall impact
1 Basic information about Rwanda
Size 26338km2 Landscape Hilly
Pop 11m (54 women 46 men)
Life 85 agriculture
Religion 95 christians
Languages Kinyarwanda English French
11 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 4
Is the largest in Rwanda with
various wild animals (Zebra
Giraffes hippos lions impala
buffaloshellip
Distance 2hrs drive from Kigali
Inside the Park Akagera Game
Lodge
12 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 5
One the largest populations of endemic
species in all of Africa
East Africas largest protected high-
altitude rainforest
Distance 3hrs drive from Kigali
Species inside the Park
86 mammals 14 of primates
280 of avian species
43 species of reptiles
1100 species of orchids
What else
Canopy walkway 90m long 50m high
Nyungwe forest Lodge
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
Outline
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 2
1 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT RWANDA
1 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
2 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
3 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY AND
SOCIETY
1 The nature of SACOLA
2 Main achievements of SACOLA (socio-cultural economic tourism)
3 Conclusion Overall impact
1 Basic information about Rwanda
Size 26338km2 Landscape Hilly
Pop 11m (54 women 46 men)
Life 85 agriculture
Religion 95 christians
Languages Kinyarwanda English French
11 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 4
Is the largest in Rwanda with
various wild animals (Zebra
Giraffes hippos lions impala
buffaloshellip
Distance 2hrs drive from Kigali
Inside the Park Akagera Game
Lodge
12 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 5
One the largest populations of endemic
species in all of Africa
East Africas largest protected high-
altitude rainforest
Distance 3hrs drive from Kigali
Species inside the Park
86 mammals 14 of primates
280 of avian species
43 species of reptiles
1100 species of orchids
What else
Canopy walkway 90m long 50m high
Nyungwe forest Lodge
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
1 Basic information about Rwanda
Size 26338km2 Landscape Hilly
Pop 11m (54 women 46 men)
Life 85 agriculture
Religion 95 christians
Languages Kinyarwanda English French
11 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 4
Is the largest in Rwanda with
various wild animals (Zebra
Giraffes hippos lions impala
buffaloshellip
Distance 2hrs drive from Kigali
Inside the Park Akagera Game
Lodge
12 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 5
One the largest populations of endemic
species in all of Africa
East Africas largest protected high-
altitude rainforest
Distance 3hrs drive from Kigali
Species inside the Park
86 mammals 14 of primates
280 of avian species
43 species of reptiles
1100 species of orchids
What else
Canopy walkway 90m long 50m high
Nyungwe forest Lodge
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
11 Akagera National Park (East of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 4
Is the largest in Rwanda with
various wild animals (Zebra
Giraffes hippos lions impala
buffaloshellip
Distance 2hrs drive from Kigali
Inside the Park Akagera Game
Lodge
12 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 5
One the largest populations of endemic
species in all of Africa
East Africas largest protected high-
altitude rainforest
Distance 3hrs drive from Kigali
Species inside the Park
86 mammals 14 of primates
280 of avian species
43 species of reptiles
1100 species of orchids
What else
Canopy walkway 90m long 50m high
Nyungwe forest Lodge
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
12 Nyungwe National Park (South of Rwanda)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 5
One the largest populations of endemic
species in all of Africa
East Africas largest protected high-
altitude rainforest
Distance 3hrs drive from Kigali
Species inside the Park
86 mammals 14 of primates
280 of avian species
43 species of reptiles
1100 species of orchids
What else
Canopy walkway 90m long 50m high
Nyungwe forest Lodge
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
13 Volcanoes National Park (North Rwanda)
(the focus of this presentation)
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 6
Home of 480 out of 790 worldrsquos population of the remaining endangered Mountain Gorillas
Distance 2h30 from Kigali Inside and around the Park
Mountain Gorillas Many lodges
Questions How local communities
benefit the volcanoes park What do they do to protect
it
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
2 SACOLA THE COEXISTANCE OF NATURE ECONOMY
AND SOCIETY
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 7
SACOLA means
Sabyinyo (the mountain above) Community Livelihood Association
Created in 2004 by Kinigi District
authorities in collaboration with the
former Rwanda Office of Tourism
and National Parks (Now RDB)
Objectives
Improve and promote the lives of
population surrounding the park
who were suffering heavily from
the consequences of the guerilla
war of 1997-1998
Protect the park against human
activities and disease transmission
from humans to gorillas
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
21 The nature of SACOLA
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 8
1 Domains of Intervention
Socio- cultural
Economic
Tourism
2 Means
Using supporting and
synchronizing services provided
by local organizations and
communities
Profit sharing with surrounding
communities
3 Tools used
Community cooperatives
born after SACOLArsquos existence
UNICOPAV (Ex-poachers
Amizero poters club crafters
bee-keepers)
ANNICO (Producers of
tourism products made in
Bamboos)
Muhisimbi (tourism guides)
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
22 Main achievements of SACOLA
1 Socio-cultural
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 9
Construction of full houses
31 for genocide survivors
20 for other vulnerables
2600 iron sheets + nails (16m Rwf)
Cows donated in the program
one cow per family
150 cows from 2010 to 2012
SACOLA cultural center
(traditional dancers healers iron
smelters artisans history tellershellip
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 10
Money inject locally from 2008
to 2011 (SACOLA in partnership
with SSBL) 442114 USD for
construction of schools
roads
rain harvest water tanks
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
2 Economic achievements
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 11
Investment 750000USD in Sabyinyo
Silver Back Lodge (18 beds in total 5
cottages 2 suites and 1 family suite)
Management by Governors camps a
British Kenya-based group
Prices From normal to high season
300-500USD (Single)
700 to 1000USD (Suite)
Revenue sharing
58USD per day ampper head
allocated to SACOLA
30USD per visit to cultural
center paid directly to SACOLA
which also allocates a tip to the
owners of the visited site
60 of employees must come
from local community
Basic food is supplied by locals
NB
With this money SACOLA invests
back in the community
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
3 Achievements in Tourism
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 12
Gorilla naming ceremony (yearly)
Introduced in 2005 to create awareness for
safeguarding of the mountain Gorillas that
are in danger of extinction
Gorillas increased from 300 to 480 in
2012
2005-2006-2007-2008 30 12 23 and 20
respectively
Visit permit from 500USD to 750USD
There are 8 gorilla families that can be
visited 10 people each every day
Walls preventing other animals going out of
the VNP
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
ConclusionOverall impact
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 13
1 Social benefits
Improved education health
care
Community united around
one cause
Problems experiences and
solutions sharing
Openness toward the outside
world
2 Economic benefits
Hotel construction
Job creation and food market
Revenue sharing
3Tourism benefits
Environmental conservation
Increased number of Gorillas
Increased cost of Gorilla visit
permit
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
THANK YOU
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15
Sources
bull Interview with Florence MUKADISI SACOLArsquos Secretary
Founder One of Gorilla Naming Personalities in 2010
bull wwwnyungweorg
bull wwwigcporg
SMEs Coexistance of Nature Economy and Society 15