Zipline and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have partnered to deliver “Made in Rwanda” products to tourists at local resorts and lodges using drones.
The new partnership will help fund the conservation of crucial ecological resources in Rwanda. Twenty percent (20%) of the fee paid for every delivery completed by Zipline within Rwanda’s tourism sector will go towards the expansion of Volcanoes National Park, an initiative to expand the protected habitat of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas and other endangered species.
This initiative expands on Zipline’s long-standing collaboration with the Government of Rwanda to promote economic development and wildlife conservation.
Pierre Kayitana, General Manager of Zipline Rwanda, said they are elated to join forces with the Rwanda Development Board to offer drone delivery services beyond the realm of medical supplies.
“This initiative allows Zipline, in collaboration with handpicked ‘Made in Rwanda’ brands, to deliver local gifts directly to tourists even in the most remote corners of Rwanda,” Pierre Kayitana added.
“This partnership underscores our dedication to collaborating closely with private sector entities such as Zipline to advance environmental conservation, stimulate economic development, and foster a culture of innovation,” says Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board.
The partnership continues to position Rwanda as a global leader in embracing innovative solutions for the betterment of people and natural wildlife.
Since 2016, Zipline has partnered with the Ministry of Health, the Rwanda Agricultural Board, the National Child Development Agency, the Rwanda Biomedical Center, and other agencies to improve access to blood, animal health products, human vaccines, childhood nutrition products, and medical supplies through 24/7 on-demand logistics.