π Campaign Successfully Concluded in Nyagatare! ready to continue in @GatsiboDistrict
The RRP+ Community Campaign concluded with testimonies from Youth Ambassadors, who emphasized that living with HIV should not prevent anyone from living a healthy and fulfilling life when they take their prescribed treatment correctly and consistently.
They also highlighted the importance of seeking accurate and reliable information on HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), mental health, and tuberculosis (TB). Young people were encouraged to make informed decisions about relationships, consent, contraception, HIV testing and prevention, STI prevention, and accessing SRH services without fear or stigma.
The Youth Ambassadors further emphasized the importance of protecting mental well-being by talking to trusted adults, health professionals, or counselors when experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, violence, or other emotional challenges. They encouraged participants to recognize TB symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and prolonged weakness, and to seek testing and treatment early while supporting people affected by TB and HIV without discrimination.
Participants were urged to resist negative peer pressure, avoid risky behaviors, challenge misinformation, practice healthy and respectful relationships, and seek timely support to prevent HIV, TB, unintended pregnancies, STIs, mental health challenges, and other health risks.
β½π All participating teams were awarded in recognition of their participation in both the debate and football activities.
π Local leaders commended RRP+ for this initiative, recognizing its contribution to raising health awareness and empowering young people to make informed life choices.
π Where next? The campaign continues in Ngarama Sector, Gatsibo District, on 15 October 2026, before heading to Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, on 20 October 2026. Stay tuned as we continue spreading awareness and empowering communities!
Healthy Choices, Brighter Future!
#SoberGen, #HeheNicyuma, #EjoHawe, #IrindeIhohoterwa, #HealthyChoices, #MyHealthMyFuture, #HIVPrevention, #SayNoToDrugs
For assistance or concerns, call RRP+ Toll-Free: 1245.
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π Campaign Successfully Concluded in Nyagatare! ready to continue in @GatsiboDistrict
The RRP+ Community Campaign concluded with testimonies from Youth Ambassadors, who emphasized that living with HIV should not prevent anyone from living a healthy and fulfilling life when they take their prescribed treatment correctly and consistently.
They also highlighted the importance of seeking accurate and reliable information on HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), mental health, and tuberculosis (TB). Young people were encouraged to make informed decisions about relationships, consent, contraception, HIV testing and prevention, STI prevention, and accessing SRH services without fear or stigma.
The Youth Ambassadors further emphasized the importance of protecting mental well-being by talking to trusted adults, health professionals, or counselors when experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, violence, or other emotional challenges. They encouraged participants to recognize TB symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and prolonged weakness, and to seek testing and treatment early while supporting people affected by TB and HIV without discrimination.
Participants were urged to resist negative peer pressure, avoid risky behaviors, challenge misinformation, practice healthy and respectful relationships, and seek timely support to prevent HIV, TB, unintended pregnancies, STIs, mental health challenges, and other health risks.
β½π All participating teams were awarded in recognition of their participation in both the debate and football activities.
π Local leaders commended RRP+ for this initiative, recognizing its contribution to raising health awareness and empowering young people to make informed life choices.
π Where next? The campaign continues in Ngarama Sector, Gatsibo District, on 15 October 2026, before heading to Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, on 20 October 2026. Stay tuned as we continue spreading awareness and empowering communities!
Healthy Choices, Brighter Future!
#SoberGen, #HeheNicyuma, #EjoHawe, #IrindeIhohoterwa, #HealthyChoices, #MyHealthMyFuture, #HIVPrevention, #SayNoToDrugs
For assistance or concerns, call RRP+ Toll-Free: 1245.
@RwandaHealth@RBCRwanda@RwandaFinance@RwandaEmergency@RwandaYouthArts@Rwanda_Edu@RTB_Rwanda@RwandaGender@giz_rwanda@UNAIDSRwanda@unicefrw@UNFPARwanda@WHORwanda@uphls@InterfaithRda@ahfrwanda@soscvrwanda@sfhRwanda@giz_rwanda@CDCgov@CDCRwanda@mutambukaDeo@nsanzimanasabin@JNdayizigiye@CMuvunyi@PaulineOkumu@TuyishimeAlbert@BrianChirombo@andrewmorley0@RichardAmenyah@AndrewGasoziNtw@aflodiskagaba@HindHassan_@BarhamSalih@RituShroff3@Winnie_Byanyima@uphls@InterfaithRda@HopeandHomes@unicefrw@Rwanda_CCM@GlobalFund@HDIRwanda@NyagatareDistr@RwandaEast@UNAIDSRwanda@ICAP_ColumbiaU@WVRwanda@UNAIDS
Today, Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (RRP+) convened a National Dissemination Forum to share and validate findings from the Community Engagement Monitoring Tool (CE360 Version 3.0). The project is supported by the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC Global) through the Community Monitoring & Engagement for Transformation (COMET) Program.
The forum brought together 28 participants from government institutions, health facilities, development and UN partners, civil society organizations, RRP+ members and staff, and community representatives. These included representatives from @RwandaHealth , @RBCRwanda , Kibagabaga District Hospital, Coronum Health Center, @RwandaFinance , @RwandaEmergency,@RwandaYouthArts ,@Rwanda_Edu, @RTB_Rwanda,@RwandaGender , @giz_rwanda,@UNAIDSRWanda, @unicefrw, @UNFPARwanda, @WHORwanda, @uphls , @InterfaithRda , @rrpplus , and community representatives.
The discussions focused on HIV financing, integration of HIV services into routine healthcare, national HIV strategic planning, new HIV prevention technologies, and management of HIV service disruptions. Participants also reviewed community-generated evidence and discussed practical recommendations to strengthen Community Engagement and Community-Led Monitoring.
We were honoured to have Mr. Simbananiye Ildephonse, representing the Ministry of Health (MoH) and serving as a Quality Improvement & Regulation Specialist, as our Guest of Honour.
In his remarks, Mr. Simbananiye commended RRP+ for the work accomplished so far and highlighted the importance of collaboration in improving community engagement and the quality of HIV services. He also emphasized that the partnership and collaboration between RRP+ and the Ministry of Health will continue.
The forum also provided a valuable opportunity to clarify the ongoing data collection and the information being gathered to support the planned integration process. Participants clarified that decisions and future actions will be guided by real information and evidence from communities, rather than unverified information.
Importantly, it was also clarified that this process has not yet started. Once the activity officially begins, communities and the public will be informed through the appropriate channels.
RRP+ therefore calls on community members to remain informed and avoid relying on or sharing unverified information about the process. We encourage everyone to wait for official communication and verified information from the responsible institutions.
RRP+ remains committed to ensuring that community voices and evidence are heard, valued and translated into practical actions
For assistance or concerns, call RRP+ Toll-Free: 1245.
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Yesterday, RRP+ joined the 2nd Multistakeholder Consultation on the future transition and integration of UNAIDS into the UN system and beyond, held online.
The consultation brought together governments, communities, civil society and other partners to discuss the future of UNAIDS and, most importantly, what countries and communities need to continue the HIV response during and after the transition.
The discussion focused on protecting the progress made in the global HIV response, maintaining strong support for countries and communities, and making sure that people living with, affected by and at risk of HIV continue to have a meaningful voice in decisions about the future.
Participants also discussed the need for strong coordination, leadership, accountability and technical support for countries, while supporting greater national ownership of the HIV response.
RRP+ brought the voices of communities to the discussion and highlighted the importance of keeping communities at the centre of the HIV response throughout the transition.
As UNAIDS Executive Director @Winnie_Byanyima reminded participants, the key question should be: βWhat do countries and communities need from the UN to finish the job of ending AIDS?β
The transition should protect the gains made, avoid disruption to the HIV response, and ensure that no communities or people living with HIV are left behind.
#UNAIDS #HIV #EndAIDS
For assistance or concerns, call RRP+ Toll-Free: 1245.
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π¬ EJO HAWE EP 5: Behind the Smile ππ
Sometimes, a smile can hide a lot. This episode explores mental health and the importance of seeking support when things become difficult.
βΆοΈ Watch the full episode: https://t.co/fGXGe0aZWt
The choices we make today shape tomorrow. π±
π¬ EJO HAWE EP 6: My First Decision
This episode explores consent, readiness and making informed decisions about first sexual experiences.
βΆοΈ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/Kcs4ED4KAf
The choices we make today shape tomorrow.
π¬ EJO HAWE EP 7: Silent Infection
Some sexually transmitted infections can have no visible symptoms. This episode explores the importance of prevention, testing and seeking appropriate healthcare.
βΆοΈ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/jySnbgjpgY
Making informed choices about contraception can help protect health and support future plans.
π Watch the full Episode 10 on YouTube: https://t.co/MA7Osxr7L2