African Rural University is a value-based all women university that offers a professional discipline in Rural Development and enables students, staff and supporters have a shared vision and purpose. An institution that has governance and management systems that nurture and promote participatory decision making, transformational education, training and endogenous knowledge development, products which include community practice, publications, public lectures, library. Rural transformation specialists and Research Methodology based on the Visionary Approach; Professional Board of Trustees, Council, Staff and Promoters grounded in the principles of the creative process, disciplines of a learning organization and holistic development. ARU has a sustainable resource base and collaborates with public, private and academic institutions, Civil society organizations, the donor community that share similar philosophy of empowerment of rural people for self-reliance.
The African Rural University for women provides transformational education to create effective change agents within an African development context. ARU applies theoretical learning, innovative instruction and field practice, so that ARU graduates can create conditions for people to improve their lives, transform their communities, awaken inherent leadership and increase their capacity for self-generating and sustainable change.
We uphold respect for all life, promote holistic health, empower freedom of choice, foster peace, encourage creativity, practice truthfulness, and remain flexible in pursuit of lasting impact.
ARU's success Rate
of our students successfully graduate and begin their career development.
African Rural University exists to empower women as visionary leaders and change-makers through transformational education that blends theory and practice, rooted in values that inspire self-reliance, sustainability, and community-driven development across Africa.
We empower women with practical skills and leadership tools to drive sustainable change in rural communities.
By combining hands-on learning, mentorship & community engagement, we prepare women to lead meaningful transformation in rural Africa.
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