The Gishanda Fish Farm shines out of the Eastern region of Rwanda as a centre for sustainable development, innovative aquaculture production and community empowerment. Within four years, Gishanda has not only transformed fish farming in the area, but also become a cornerstone of social economic growth, education, and environmental stewardship. Let us take a closer look at the journey of Gishanda Fish Farm and the significant influence it has wielded over the aquaculture scene in Rwanda and the nearby community.
A Vision of Sustainability
The establishment of the Gishanda Fish Farm is the fruit of forward-thinking cooperation between Akagera National Park, managed by African Parks, and a consortium of partners headed by Larive International, including Viqon, Til-Aqua, Claresse Visverwerking, LakeSide Fish Farm, Independent Energy, and Lattice Consulting. Furthermore, the invaluable support of the Governments of Rwanda and the Netherlands has been instrumental in making this endeavour a reality.
Launched in October 2022, Gishanda aimed to bring innovation and new capacity to the aquaculture industry with the purpose to drive up sustainable aquaculture development within Rwanda and showcase innovative aquaculture techniques that are both efficient and profitable. Moreover, the farm, which is powered by solar panels and requires a tenth of the water of traditional fish farming, serves as a shining example of renewable energy integration and resource efficiency in aquaculture practices.
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