Country Profile - Rwanda
OUR WORK IN RWANDA
Since 1997, Women for Women International – Rwanda has reached more than 78,000 women through our work.
From rural villages to the national parliament where women hold two-thirds of the seats, women in Rwanda are leading the rebuilding of their country. In the aftermath of the devastating 1994 Genocide, the challenge of creating a lasting peace depended greatly on the actions of women, who were the majority of survivors.
About the women we work with in Rwanda
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Our work in Rwanda
In Rwanda, we offer our year-long training programme for women, as well as specialised vocational training to cooperatives formed by programme graduates. The Urugo Women’s Opportunity Centre in Kayonza is an innovative space with a training farm, classrooms and workshops for women to practise their skills.
It feels amazing to finally have all the things I couldn't afford in the past and to be part of a group.
Meet Nadine, a graduate of our programme in Rwanda.
Grace's story
Women like Grace have forged a new path
"I was alone and had to take care of the children who were all very young at the time. I couldn’t imagine them growing without their father around. He was the one who provided for them."
Our impact
From helping women to earn more money to huge increases in family planning practices, with your help, we've made a huge impact.
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