Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi

Our vision is to see a world in which every child in Rwanda and Burundi attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

From abandonment to safety and hope—Curio*, 12, is now thriving in school, with big dreams for the future. In 2025, up to 264 vulnerable children accessed foster care and protection services. @RwandaEmergency @StatePRM @RefugeesRwanda @iassumpta @Rwanda_Child

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Today we joined @EnvironmentRw & @REMA_Rwanda to launch National Environment Week in Gisagara and close phase 1 of #GreenAmayaga after 6 yrs of impact boosting community resilience

Great to see children raising awareness of environmental protection through songs during the event

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Happy #AfricaDay to our partners and friends in the continent!
Congratulations for 63 years of unity and integration. A project inspired by the founding fathers and fuelled by Africa’s vibrant youth.
Europe stands committed to a shared future of peace, opportunity and prosperity

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Happy #AfricaDay! Today, I warmly congratulate our African partners and friends.

Following the success of last year’s EU–Africa Summit in Luanda, we are deepening our strategic partnership for the future by investing in youth, innovation, education, economic opportunity, and climate and water security.
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[Mohamed Ali Ahmed (Xarakeeye) @MoXarakeeye]

I am happy to deliver our (🇸🇴) experience of integrating education into our NAP, thanks @NAP_Network for inviting us this dialogue and also thanks @SCIRwanda

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

On the sidelines of #GlobalNAPExpo2026, Save the Children International and the Global NAP Network convened a dialogue with governments and partners to advance integrating education into #NAP, promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and better-resourced education systems.

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Join us at #NAPExpo2026 in Kigali for an informal dialogue on integrating education into National Adaptation Plans. 🗓 May 20 | ⏰ 08:15–08:45 | 📍 Kigali Marriott. Share insights, lessons & solutions to strengthen climate-resilient education systems.
@theGCF @unicefrw

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

Just 4 days to go until #NAPExpo2026 kicks off in Rwanda.

This global gathering is crucial in supporting countries to develop & implement effective National Adaptation Plans to strengthen climate resilience & safeguard communities, ecosystems & economies. Stay tuned for updates!

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Assessment of implementation of the #GoR commitments at #GDS2025 was an opportunity to discuss accountability aspects. Participation of youth with disabilities offered space to key actors. There can’t be no key partners than the communities themselves @ncpdrwanda @uwezorwanda_

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

@EUinRW -funded project is transforming lives in Rwanda: #CWDs like Sam & Ian now access school, care & support. 400 parents empowered, 77% women. But barriers remain. Invest in inclusive education & families—every child deserves a chance to thrive. @uwezorwanda_ @ncpdrwanda

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Thanks to strong nutrition campaigns, screening, and #MCHWeeks in Mahama and Nyabiheke Refugee Camps and NkamiraTC, thousands of children and caregivers got vitamin A, deworming, growth monitoring, and anaemia checks, helping keep child malnutrition below emergency levels.

[Gisagara District @GisagaraDistr]

Vice Mayor @Denise_Dusabe01 recieved a joint team from @SCIRwanda @HI_UK @NUDOR_Rw in a field visit to supported schools to provide technical support, identify best practices, and assess gaps and challenges in inclusive education, to improve enrolment of out-of-school children.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

U Rwanda ruzakira #NAPExpo2026 mu byumweru bibiri biri imbere.

Iri murikabikorwa ku igenamigambi ry’Ibihugu mu guhangana n’imihindagurikire y’ibihe, ni urubuga ibihugu bihuriramo bihana amakuru ku bisubizo, ikoranabuhanga n'ubunararibonye mu guhangana n'imihindagurikire y'ibihe.

[NCPD Rwanda @ncpdrwanda]

in collaboration @SCIRwanda, @ncpdrwanda conducting a 5 days workshop to review the implementation status of Rwanda’s commitments to the Global Disability Summit (GDS 2025) & develop a comprehensive implementation roadmap, bringing together representatives from various sectors.

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

📩 Read our latest quarterly newsletter that highlights how collective action is helping children stay safe, learn, and be heard—while strengthening systems to reach the most vulnerable.

https://t.co/lBInaxFARH

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Through dance, poetry and drama, both learners and teachers in anti-dropout club raise awareness about the importance of staying in school and inspire their peers to keep going. Happy #InternationalDanceDay to these champions.

#ZeroOOSCProject
#UmwanaWeseYige
#EducateEveryChild

[Kirehe District @KireheDistrict]

Today,Mayor @rangira received a delegation from @SCIRwanda led by Country Director Joan Musonda, who were visiting to assess project activities, particularly in Mahama Refugee Camp. They discussed ongoing interventions and their contribution to the District’s development,

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

On #WorldMalariaDay2026, @SCIRwanda joins partners in Rwanda & Burundi to fight malaria.Through primary health care and #CHWs in Mahama, Nyabiheke & Nkamira,we protect children,pregnant and lactating women. #EndMalaria
@RwandaHealth, @RwandaEmergency @Rwanda_Refugees, @StatePRM

[Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi @SCIRwanda]

Based on active partnership with @RwandaHealth, 99% of children in #MahamaRC, #NyabihekeRC & #NkamiraTC are vaccinated against all immunisable diseases. This results from constant community mobilisation and the use of #CHWs in the settlements. #WorldImmunisationWeek

@StatePRM

[Bugesera District @BugeseraDistr]

Uyu munsi, ku bufatanye na @SCIRwanda binyuze mu mushinga #ZeroOutSchoolChildren habaye inama igamije kurebera hamwe
ibyo uyu mushinga wagezeho mu myaka ibiri ishize.
Yahuje abayobozi b'ibigo by'amashuri n'abashinzwe uburezi mu Mirenge, iyoborwa na Visi Meya @YImanishimwe.