WaterAid Rwanda

We are determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation.

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

💜 "When girls have the support they need, they can manage their periods with confidence and dignity."
In this inspiring testimony, Ineza highlights the importance of access to water, menstrual hygiene supplies, supportive teachers, school health services, and greater awareness among both girls and boys. Together, we can create schools where menstruation is understood, supported, and never a barrier to education.

#MenstrualHealth
#EndPeriodStigma
#PeriodPositive

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

Thank you, @ahfrwanda, for convening this important dialogue. Menstrual health is fundamental to health, education, dignity, and gender equality. Let's continue breaking the stigma and ensuring every girl and woman has access to the information, water, sanitation, and menstrual products they need to manage their periods with dignity. 💜

[AHF Rwanda @ahfrwanda]

Menstrual health has been a greatly overlooked SRHR issue, yet over 300 million women and girls menstruate every day. AHF Rwanda and partners held a dialogue on menstrual hygiene, highlighting challenges that affect the health, dignity, and well-being of girls and women.

[AHF Rwanda @ahfrwanda]

Menstrual health has been a greatly overlooked SRHR issue, yet over 300 million women and girls menstruate every day. AHF Rwanda and partners held a dialogue on menstrual hygiene, highlighting challenges that affect the health, dignity, and well-being of girls and women.

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

Yesterday, we came together as a team to reflect on our work, discuss the challenges, celebrate our achievements, and discuss the road ahead in our all staff meeting. As part of the meeting, we also had the opportunity to strengthen our financial well-being through an insightful personal finance session delivered by our partner, SONARWA Insurance, equipping staff with practical knowledge for better financial planning. The day concluded on a joyful and heartfelt note as we celebrated colleagues with June birthdays and bid farewell to team members embarking on new journeys. We thank them for their dedication and contributions and wish them every success in the future.

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

💜 Menstruation is natural, and every girl deserves the knowledge, support, and dignity to manage it safely. By breaking stigma and encouraging open conversations, we can help girls thrive at school and beyond. Have you ever experienced a situation during your period that made you feel uncomfortable, like Agnes did? Feel free to share your story and help break the silence around menstrual stigma.

#MenstrualHealth
#EndPeriodStigma
#GirlsEducation

[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

[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

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

WaterAid is proud to be part of the Africa Water and Sanitation Systems Symposium (#AWSS2026), which will bring together over 1,000 leaders and experts from across the continent in Kigali, Rwanda. This will be an important opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate progress towards sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services for all across Africa. Looking forward to engaging discussions and collective actions!

#AWSS2026
#WaterSecurity
#SanitationForAll

[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.

[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.

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

This morning, we were privileged to visit our WASH project interventions in @BugeseraDistr, supported by @Ch_JesusChrist, together with a delegation from the Church led by Denis Mukasa, Regional Humanitarian Services Managers. The visit was an opportune time to witness firsthand the positive changes the project has brought to communities through improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, contributing to healthier and more resilient communities.

#CleanWaterForAll
#PartnershipsForImpact
#WASHForAll

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

No girl should have to choose between her education and managing her period with dignity. Jeanne Uwizeyimana, a teacher at GS Kitabi in @Nyamagabe, shares how improved Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities are transforming the lives of girls by providing a safer, more private, and supportive environment where they can manage their periods with confidence and continue learning with dignity.

#EndPeriodStigma
#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#MenstrualHealth

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

Today, our leadership team lead by Country Director @MukeshimanaVe11 held a productive engagement with Patrice Mwitende, Senior Health Specialist at @WB_Rwanda , and Dr. Ngabonzima Anaclet, @theGFF Country Coordinator. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, deepen our understanding of each other's priorities and approaches, and explore areas of strategic alignment. Discussions also explored potential areas of collaboration, including opportunities within the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) and Single Project Approach (SPA).

#PartnershipsForChange
#HumanDevelopment
#WASHForAll

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

Our Country Director, @MukeshimanaVe11, will join the conversation on how we can end period stigma, promote effective menstrual hygiene practices, and ensure access to the products and services needed for safe and dignified menstrual health management. Menstruation is natural and a human rights issue. Together, we can break the silence, challenge stigma, and create a world where every girl and woman can manage her period with dignity, confidence, and support.

#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#MenstrualHealthMatters
#EndPeriodStigma
https://t.co/yr6bBsIIww

[AHF Rwanda @ahfrwanda]

Menstruation is natural. Stigma is not. Join us tomorrow as we discuss how to end period stigma and ensure access to menstrual products, information, and dignity for all.
🕕 6:00 PM
🔗 https://t.co/BAb5QUUBv8
#EndTheStigma
#MenstruationMatters

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

A #PeriodFriendlyWorld requires everyone’s participation. Thank you to the Nyamagabe community for warmly hosting us and for sharing inspiring testimonies on the important role of men and boys in supporting menstrual health, challenging stigma, and fostering a more inclusive environment for girls and women. 🌸Together, we can ensure that menstruation is never a barrier to education, dignity, health, or opportunity.

#MenstrualHygieneDay
#PeriodFriendlyWorld

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

It was inspiring to join local leaders, health professionals, partners, and community members in Cyanika Sector, Nyamagabe District yesterday to commemorate International Menstrual Hygiene Management Day 2026. Under the theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld," participants engaged in open discussions on menstrual health, challenged stigma, and reaffirmed the importance of dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for girls and women. 💙✨

#MenstrualHygieneDay
#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#GirlsDignityMatters
#MHMForAll

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

The celebration was an opportune reminder that menstrual health is not just a health issue it is a human dignity issue and yesterday's discussions with health experts and community members helped to dispel myths, address misconceptions, and equipped young people with accurate information about menstrual health and hygiene. When female have knowledge, support, and access to WASH services, they can thrive both in and out of school.

#MenstrualHygieneDay
#GirlsDignityMatters
#HealthAndDignity
#MHMForAll

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

Together with other partners, we reaffirm our commitment to building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld where menstruation is treated with dignity, not stigma. 💙 Every girl and woman deserves access to safe spaces, accurate information, and quality menstrual hygiene services to thrive confidently and equally. ✨🌸

#MenstrualHygieneDay
#GirlsDignityMatters
#PeriodFriendlyWorld

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

As we mark International Menstrual Hygiene Management Day, let’s recognize that menstruation should never be a barrier to education, dignity, health, or opportunity for girls and women. 💙
Access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene facilities, and accurate information plays a critical role in helping girls manage menstruation with confidence and stay in school comfortably.
Together, let us continue breaking stigma and creating supportive environments where every girl can thrive with dignity. ✨🌸🩵

#MenstrualHygieneDay
#PeriodFriendlySchools
#GirlsDignityMatters
#MHMForAll

[WaterAid Rwanda @WateraidRwanda]

As we approach International Menstrual Hygiene Management Day, Anitha Mukamana from GS Kitabi in Nyamagabe District shares how improved MHM rooms are helping girls manage menstruation with confidence, comfort, and dignity. From poor hygiene conditions to a safe and supportive space, this is how MHM facilities can transform a girl’s school experience. 💙
#MenstrualHygieneDay
#PeriodFriendlySchools
#GirlsDignityMatters