Country Profile - Rwanda
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
35%
of women in the programme have some primary school education
18-24
is the median age of women in the programme
39%
of women in the programme are married

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.

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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