@WVRwanda is committed to safeguarding children & adults living in #WorldVision areas of operation,putting in place safeguarding incident reporting options to notify management, when an incident occurs. Report to: complaints.wvrwanda.org/repo… / OR report via #phonecall or SMS to 7272

BLOW THE WHISTLE! SHOW THE RED CARD! ❌ Childhood is not a workforce! ❌Child labour has no place on a child’s life. ❌A child should be carrying books not burdens A child belongs in a classroom, in a playground, in spaces where they are safe enough to learn, grow and dream, not carrying burdens that were never theirs to bear.  Yet across our region, many children continue to have their time, safety and opportunity stolen by child labour. This World Day Against Child Labour calls for fair play for children and decent work for adults. When families have stable livelihoods and stronger support systems, children are freer to stay in school and reclaim what should have been theirs all along: childhood. 👶🏽 Every child deserves more than survival. Every child deserves the chance to be a child with dignity and live life in all its fullness. #EndChildLabour #ForEveryChild #WorldVisionEARO

Our Senior Leadership Team is visiting Ngororero and Rutsiro districts this week, seeing firsthand the impact of World Vision Rwanda’s support at Kibingo Health Centre and SURE ECD Centre, where over 260 children are learning and thriving.

This afternoon, @WVRwanda welcomed HVP Gatagara for a courtesy visit and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). We are committed to advancing the well-being, inclusion & opportunities of children with disabilities, ensuring they thrive & reach their full potential.

Every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and thrive. Unlock Literacy is empowering teachers, parents, and communities to build strong readers for life. #UnlockLiteracy

As we spend time in God’s Word, we gain strength and wisdom to walk in obedience. Take a moment today to read, reflect, and respond to God's word today. #OurFaith #SundayMotivation #HappySunday

#FridayReminder: Joy is found not in perfect circumstances, but in a faithful God.

🎓 Through @WVRwanda's DAFI Project, over 20 refugee students at the Protestant University of Rwanda completed a two-day Empowered Worldview training, gaining leadership, life skills, resilience & a growth mindset to strengthen their future careers & impact their communities.

World Vision Rwanda, EU empower refugees with start-up capital to build self-reliance World Vision Rwanda has handed over startup capital to 234 households in Mugombwa Refugee Camp in Gisagara District, part of a three-year initiative targeting 2,133 refugee and host-community households with livelihood and entrepreneurship support. The support was provided on Tuesday, June 2, under the Dukore Twigire project, which is implemented by World Vision Rwanda in close collaboration with the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and funded by the European Union. The project is backed by a grant of €3 million (more than 5 billion) and seeks to improve livelihoods for refugees and surrounding host communities through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, savings groups, and business development support. Running from July 2025 to June 2028, the three-year initiative targets 2,133 households -- with participants comprising 70 per cent refugees and 30 per cent members of host communities -- across four camps: Mugombwa, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, and Kiziba. It is implemented by a consortium of three partners led by World Vision The project follows the Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) model, which aims to equip vulnerable families with the skills, resources and confidence needed to lift themselves out of extreme poverty and build sustainable sources of income. From skills development to entrepreneurship In Mugombwa camp alone, the project targets 468 households, overall. Project participants undergo three months of training before joining savings groups and developing business plans. Those with viable business ideas receive grants to launch or expand small businesses. Before the handover of financial support to the first recipients in Mugombwa, delegates visited some of the beneficiaries to assess the project’s impact. Among them was Elizabeth, a mother of five who arrived in the camp in 2012 after fleeing conflict in the DR Congo. Although she initially relied on small-scale sales of onions and tomatoes to support her family, her fortunes changed after joining the Dukore Twigire project. Following entrepreneurship training and participation in a cooperative, she received a grant of more than Rwf1 million to expand her business. “Coming from the background I did, I never imagined that women could work and contribute financially to their families. Through the training, we discovered our potential and strengths. Today, I am also a breadwinner in my family,” she said. Elizabeth now earns nearly Rwf17,000 per week from her business, allowing her to better support her family and improve their living conditions. Building a culture of savings The project has also encouraged a savings culture among participants. Alliance, the leader of one savings group, said the group consists of 30 members who each contribute Rwf500 weekly. “Our target is that by the end of each year, every member should be able to buy at least one cow. This helps improve household nutrition and creates long-term economic security for families,” she said. Partners optimistic about project impact Speaking during the handover event, @WVRwanda’s National Director @PaulineOkumu commended the beneficiaries for embracing the opportunity and using the support to transform their lives. “This project demonstrates that there are opportunities for people to improve their lives. Success comes from applying the skills acquired, saving wisely and investing in productive activities,” she said. #DukoreTwigire #SelfReliance Read more: newtimes.co.rw/article/36270… Writer: @dylmugenga, @NewTimesRwanda

Investing in women’s education and economic opportunities helps families access the nutritious food they need for a healthier future. #womenempowerment #ENOUGH #EndMalnutritionNow

Today, @RwandaGender Minister @U_Consolee welcomed a delegation led by @PlanRwandaCD, together with Country Directors and representatives from @SosRwanda, @SCIRwanda, and @WVRwanda, for the introduction of the newly established @JoiningForcesRw. [1/2]

@WVRwanda’s National Director, Pauline Okumu said that today’s visit offered a valuable opportunity to witness firsthand the progress, achievements, and lessons learned under the Dukore Twigire Project. #DukoreTwigire #Selfreliance

Through the #DukoreTwigire Project, refugees and host community members share with visitors and sponsors how the project has transformed their lives. Implemented by @WVRwanda, the project empowers vulnerable households with the skills, resources, confidence, and opportunities needed to become self-reliant and resilient. Focusing on refugees living in Rwanda, particularly in Mugombwa Refugee Camp, the project supports sustainable livelihoods and creates pathways toward a brighter future. #DukoreTwigire

Today, representatives from @WVRwanda and partner organizations visited Mugombwa Refugee Camp as part of the implementation of the Dukore Twigire (Work for Self-Reliance) Project. The visit brought together stakeholders to witness the official handover of start-up and seed capital to selected participants from both the refugee camp and surrounding host communities. #DukoreTwigireProject #WorldVisionImpact

Happening Now: @WVRwanda’s Dukore Twigire project supported by EU is hosting a project monitoring visit in Mugombwa refugee camp. The project aims to support over 2,130 households, comprising 70% refugees and 30% members of host communities. #DukoreTwigire

This morning,H.E.Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo,Vice President of the Republic of Honduras & her delegation visited Rwanda Cooperation as part of her learning visit to Rwanda. The CEO,Richard Niwenshuti welcomed the delegation &shared their work in advancing knowledge sharing.

Mr. Kabera Godfrey, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, welcomed H.E Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo, Vice President of the Republic of Honduras, to learn from Rwanda’s governance, accountability and development journey.

This morning, Her Excellency Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo, Vice President of the Republic of Honduras, visited the Kageyo Water Pumping Station in Gicumbi, where she met with community members and learned about the project’s impact on access to clean water.

Today, Minister @Dr_JimmyGasore, the Minister of Infrastructure, received H.E Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo, Vice President of the Republic of Honduras & World Vision delegation to reflect on shared commitment to strengthening partnerships and exchanging experiences.

@WVRwanda also had the honour of presenting Rwanda’s journey toward Universal WASH Coverage (2018–2023) during a high-level engagement with Her Excellency Ms. Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo, Vice President of Honduras, and her delegation.

Her Excellency Ms. Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo, Vice President of Honduras, and her delegation also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.