Water For People in Rwanda

A world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. We believe in #EveryoneForever.

Official account for Rwanda Program.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation in Kigali on #WASH Africa Systems Leadership. Bring your team along and be part of shaping the future of WASH in Africa. Group registration is now open on a discount. It closes on 30th June! Register now! 👇https://t.co/Ug7RZh2jNP

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

@RwEquityBank, in collaboration with @unicefrw and @waterforpeople, with the support of the Government of Rwanda through @RwandaInfra, has officially launched today “AQUALIFE”, a revamped #WASH Loan Product, a significant step toward closing the financing gap in the sector.

[Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda @RwandaInfra]

Today, Minister of State @zimuyenzi received a delegation from African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) and IRC Africa as part of a joint mission to assess Rwanda’s readiness to host the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026. 1/3

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Tomorrow, the delegation will be in Gicumbi to learn from the @GreenGicumbi.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

We're delighted to host a delegation from @Water4PeopleUG & the Government of Uganda for a learning visit on water resources management and climate resilience.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Earlier, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to @RwandaInfra, where DG @manirarutag shared insights on Rwanda’s resilient #WASH systems.
Now, the delegation is exploring climate-resilient infrastructure we constructed in collaboration with the @rulindodistrict & @wasac_rwanda.

[Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda @RwandaInfra]

Group registration is now open and it closes on 30th June!
Take advantage of special group rates (same discounted pricing as the early bird period) and register your team today.
Register now! HOME | Africa Systems Leadership Symposium
#Kigali2026
#AfricaWater

[Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda @RwandaInfra]

Did You Know?

Kigali will host the Africa Water and Sanitation Systems Symposium (AWSS) 2026 from 17–21 August, bringing together over 1,000 leaders and experts from across Africa to advance sustainable water and sanitation solutions through knowledge sharing and partnerships.

[Water For People UGA @Water4PeopleUG]

Ange’s story shows the power of support.
When girls have access to the right resources and a supportive school environment, they can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

#FlowWithDignity #MenstrualHealth #MHH
#WASHformenstrualhygiene

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[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

We featured in today’s @NewTimesRwanda newspaper, in a story highlighting our 16-year partnership in @KicukiroDistr, in collaboration with the district and @wasac_rwanda to improve WASH services to communities: Read the story on page 10👇
https://t.co/fBObLRcJ7Z

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Wash your hands with #water and soap or a hand sanitizer; this will prevent you from getting infected and infecting others with epidemic diseases such as #Marburg, #MPOX, #COVID-19 and diseases caused by poor hygiene (Cholera, Diarrhea, and others).

#HandWashingDay2025.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Throughout the exhibition, #WASH entrepreneurs had the chance to interact, exchange experiences, and unlock new business opportunities. The project leverages expos and open days to raise awareness about WASH services while supporting #SMEs to grow sustainable #businesses.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Today, Our Isoko y’Ubuzima project joined partners in closing the @RwandaEast Exhibition held in @RwamaganaDistr since August 18th.

Over the past three weeks, the project supported entrepreneurs in the #WASH sector from across the eastern districts where it operates.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

We witnessed one of our supported partner ( Union of Building Technicians Cooperative - UBTC) being recognized as the 3rd Best exhibitor mostly for promoting basic #sanitation through low cost latrine technologies.

[Tubibe Amahoro @sowpeace1]

We’re proud to showcase our work at the @KarongiDistr Open Day & Exhibition 🌱✨

Under the theme “Hinduka Wigire, Umuturage ku Isonga,” we invite you to stop by our stand, connect with us, and learn how TUBIBE AMAHORO is driving change together with communities. 💚

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Community handover events are designed to strengthen community involvement and ownership in the management of water infrastructure, ensuring its long-term sustainability.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Through our Isoko y’Ubuzima project, we were delighted to join hands with Nyagatare district today to officially hand over the Ruhonwa–Katabonwa–Gicuba–Nyiramugomero water supply system to the Kiyombe Sector community.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

Rehabilitated with the project’s support, this WSS now serves 7,028 residents and is part of the 33 water supply systems rehabilitated by Isoko y’Ubuzima across the ten districts where it operates benefiting more than 300,000 people, including schools, hospitals, and households

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

5/5. SMEs’ limited credit history, lack of de-risking mechanisms, absence of tailored financial products, and uncertainty about market demand.
To date, four WASH SMEs have already secured financing in the Bank of Kigali and more are expected as fruit of this training.

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

1/5 . After the successful launch of a WASH loan product by the @BankofKigali in June 2025, Water For People, through its Isoko y’Ubuzima project in partnership with @unicefrw and the @RwandaInfra , has kicked off a three-week training for commercial financial institutions, ...

[Water For People in Rwanda @Water4People_RW]

4/5. UNICEF and Water For People are working with the Government of Rwanda to engage commercial financial institutions in lending to WASH #SMEs and households. This initiative began with a commercial WASH financing landscape assessment, which highlighted barriers such as