Rwanda

Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," Rwanda is a vibrant East African nation characterized by its breathtaking, mountainous landscape and a rich culture deeply rooted in community, faith, and the collaborative practice of Umuganda (community service). Home to a rapidly growing and densely concentrated population of nearly 15 million people, the country is a little smaller than Maryland, with over three times the population density. The national poverty rate is currently sitting at roughly 27%, heavily concentrated among rural communities reliant on basic farming.