In a world where rural communities often find themselves left behind in economic opportunities and youth unemployment continues to rise, The Rural Community Development And Youths Empowerment Foundation (RUCODEV) is taking bold steps to change the narrative. As a dedicated non-profit organization, RUCODEV is committed to fostering sustainable development, creating wealth, and empowering young people—especially in underrepresented and underserved rural areas.

Our Vision

To build thriving rural communities through economic empowerment and to nurture the potential of every young person with the tools, training, and opportunities to succeed.

Our Mission

RUCODEV seeks to:

• Promote wealth creation in rural communities through skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and access to resources.
• Foster youth employment by providing job-readiness training, startup support, and mentorship.
• Support community-driven development projects that encourage local innovation and self-reliance.
• Partner with government agencies, private organizations, and global development institutions to scale impact.

What We Do

From agricultural training programs and vocational workshops to entrepreneurship boot camps and microfinance initiatives, RUCODEV offers a wide range of services tailored to the unique challenges of rural life and youth development.

Key Initiatives Include:

• Skill Acquisition Programs: Empowering youths with hands-on skills in trades such as tailoring, carpentry, ICT, agro-processing, and more.
• Youth Agripreneurship Projects: Encouraging sustainable farming practices and linking young farmers to markets and funding.
• Small Business Support: Helping rural startups with business training, mentorship, and seed capital.
• Community Engagement: Facilitating dialogue and partnership between rural stakeholders, local leaders, and change agents.

Our Impact

With a growing presence across several rural communities, RUCODEV has already empowered hundreds of young people to start businesses, secure employment, and become positive contributors to their communities. These success stories are living proof that real transformation begins when opportunity meets action.

Get Involved

You can be part of this transformation. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, corporate partner, or government agency, there is room to collaborate and make a lasting difference.