Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene

[FXB Rwanda @FXBRwanda]

"Did you know? In 3 years, a lot can change."

Three years ago, 1,600 families in @NyaruguruDistr and @GisagaraDistr were struggling to survive. Today, they're celebrating graduation from extreme poverty to resilience, independence, and sustainable futures.

Here's what changed:
The #FXBVillage model doesn't create dependency. It creates capability. Through a gradual decrease in direct support over 36 months, families moved from survival mode to self-sufficiency.

Year 1 → Year 3 Transformation:
📊 Families affording 2+ meals: 13.8% → 91%
📚 School attendance: irregular → 95%+ consistent 💰 Households saving monthly: 0.4% → 100%
🏥 Health insurance access: 18% → 100%
🏠 WASH: Handwashing stations: 0% → 100%
And more....

This is what holistic, family-centered transformation looks like. Not temporary relief. Not charity. Real families with real economic stability, real education, real health, and real hope—built by their own hands, supported by comprehensive care.

SAVE THE DATE
➡️Nyaruguru : Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
➡️Gisagara : Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

🎉 CELEBRATE WITH US 🎉
#PovertyGraduation

[FXB Rwanda @FXBRwanda]

🌱 Today, 1,200 farmers in Kivuruga Sector, @GakenkeDistrict received 12,000+ fruit and agroforestry seedlings—including tree tomato and passion fruit.

In collaboration with @SkolRwanda, we're empowering communities to enhance food security, nutrition, increase household income, and protect the environment.

Ending Poverty. Restoring Dignity. 🌍

📸©️: @IGIHE

[FXB Rwanda @FXBRwanda]

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Recently, in @GisagaraDistr , FXB Rwanda officially launched a cash transfer program supporting 400 households with over RWF 616,000,000.

This initiative empowers families to build sustainable livelihoods, overcome extreme poverty, and make dignified choices for their future.

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@RccdnRwanda @BugeseraDistr @SNVRwanda @epd_rwanda @PeacePdn @highlandcenter @kilimoEAC @GermaineUmuhire @SangwaSifa @DevStiven @EnvironmentRw @REMA_Rwanda Thank you very much @RccdnRwanda

[FXB Rwanda @FXBRwanda]

This partnership means real investment in families’ futures through integrated cash transfers.

800 households advancing toward sustainable graduation from extreme poverty.
#FXBVillage

[GiveDirectly in Rwanda @GiveDirectlyRw]

We’re excited to launch a new partnership with @FXBRwanda in @NyaruguruDistr and @GisagaraDistr. Together, we’re working alongside communities to expand opportunity, strengthen livelihoods, and take bold steps toward ending extreme poverty.

[Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO @jcniyomugabo]

What does it take to turn agricultural production into reliable income for farmers?

Market access is essential to transforming harvests into sustainable livelihoods.

Through the Kungahara FOSTERING Project, @FXBRwanda in partnership with @E4Impact_Rwanda are empowering 30 farmer cooperatives not only to increase production, but also to secure dependable markets for what they grow.

This shift from production alone to production with structured market linkage is a critical step toward long term stability.

So far, 18 contracts have been signed between supported cooperatives and potential buyers.

This milestone represents more than agreements on paper.

It signals progress toward stable and predictable revenues, reduced uncertainty, and stronger bargaining power for farmers.

To further strengthen post harvest management, two Fruits Collecting and Sorting Centers have been fully constructed and are nearing operationalization.

These facilities will play a key role in improving produce handling, quality control, aggregation, and sales.

By enhancing standards and coordination, they position cooperatives to meet buyer expectations more consistently and competitively.

In addition, all 30 supported cooperatives are now actively using a B2B digital platform developed by @E4Impact_Rwanda.

The platform enables cooperatives to better manage their businesses, connect directly with buyers, and streamline transactions.

Digital tools are central to modern agribusiness performance.

By bridging farmers to structured markets and digital systems, the project is fostering resilience, professionalism, and long term economic empowerment across participating cooperatives.

#KungaharaProject #MarketLinkages #Agribusiness

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@GisagaraDistr @JRutaburingoga @RwandaSouth Waoooo!! I like this

[Gisagara District @GisagaraDistr]

Ibyishimo ni byinshi ku banya #Gisagara bitabiriye Inama y'Igihugu y' #Umushyikirano kuganira na Nyakubahwa Perezida wa Repulika ku byiza bagezeho n'ibyifuzo byabo by'ejo hazaza.
#Umushyikirano
@RwandaLocalGov @RwandaSouth

[YALTA Initiative @YaltaInitiative]

On 03 Oct 2025, YALTA Rwanda signed an MoU with @ryaf_agribiz to empower youth in agribusiness. Together, we’ll boost skills, promote agroecology, support market linkages &drive climate-smart innovations for sustainable food system &greener, resilient Future.
#YouthInAgroecology

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@ryaf_agribiz @MusanzeDistrict @RwandaAgri @olivikam @SERwigamba @Lee_Fabricee @femagaz @SakinaUsengima1 @UsanaseAbdu @RwandaNorth @KazunguMireille @JoelOptimist1 Keep it up @nsengukuri

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@PelumRegional This is well done PELUM

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@reg_rwanda Thank you very much. I am going to try the same

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@reg_rwanda mwiriwe neza? Obi bibazo by'ama cashpowers yacu ari kurya umuriro bigeze aha byagenze bite? Ko mu kwezi dusigaye dukoresha umuriro wikubye inshuro 2 ugereranije n'amezi yashize...haba hari icyahindutse muri systems zanyu?

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

@LuseMwamba95 @YaltaInitiative @RwandaAgri @ryaf_agribiz @RwandaRoam @RwandaAgriBoard @MThacien @JMNtakirutimana @femagaz @Lee_Fabricee @KazunguMireille Thank you for your interested in working with @YaltaInitiative. You can only apply If you leave in Rwanda. Physical sessions are really needed.

[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

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[Nsanzumukiza Jean Damascene @jdnsanzu]

Hi @airtelrw ? What is happening to your internet? Is it possible that I can use 3 GB within not more than 25-30 min? Can you plz fix the internet issues?

[Pax Mushroom Farm Ltd @l76315]

On March 28, 2025, Pax Mushroom Farm Ltd proudly participated in the #UR_SUVI Workshop, celebrating new champions of the SUVI approach a game-changer for individuals and community well-being.
Together, we cultivate innovation& impact 🌍🍄
#SUVI
#MushroomValueChain
#ImpactInn

[YALTA Initiative @YaltaInitiative]

YALTA Rwanda proudly Joined the 2nd East African Agroecology Conference.
Country Director @jdnsanzu
&Alumni NAYINGANYIKI Felicité, a panelist at the Youth Side Event, shared insights on making agroecology attractive to youth& the support needed to Boost their engagement
#EAAC2025

[YALTA Initiative @YaltaInitiative]

At #YALTA, we recognize the power of women in transforming agriculture into a more sustainable &inclusive sector.
We stand with all the female farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, &advocates who work tirelessly to nourish communities and protect our🌍

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction