Kayumba Philbert

🇷🇼✊🏾

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

📢 DID YOU KNOW?

Under Articles 19 and 20 of Law No. 058/2024 Governing Non-Governmental Organisations, a National Non-Governmental Organisation wishing to operate in Rwanda must obtain a Certificate of Legal Personality granted by the @GovernanceRw (RGB).

To be granted legal personality, an applicant is required to electronically submit a complete application dossier, including:

🟠 notarized statutes, notarized minutes of the meeting establishing the organization, a collaboration letter from District authorities, identification documents of the organization's leadership, criminal record certificates of the legal representative and deputy legal representative, declarations of acceptance of responsibilities, the annual action plan, budget, sources of funding, organizational structure, and proof of payment of the prescribed service fee.

📌A national non-governmental organization of sports, games and sports-based entertainment, that applies for a certificate of legal personality, must also submit to the Board a collaboration letter from the Ministry responsible for sports.

📌Regulations of the Board may determine additional requirements for application for a certificate of legal personality of a national non-governmental organisation.

These requirements are intended to promote transparency, accountability, sound governance, and institutional credibility within the NGO sector. Legal personality is not merely a registration requirement; it is the legal foundation that enables an organization to operate, establish partnerships, mobilize resources, and contribute effectively to national development.

📚 Before submitting your application, ensure that all required documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with the provisions of the law to avoid unnecessary delays in the review process.

A compliant NGO is a credible NGO. A credible NGO is a stronger partner for development.

#KnowYourLawRw
#RwandaNGOsLaw2024
#ComplianceMattersRw

@RwandaLocalGov @GovernanceRw @RwandaParliamnt @Rwanda_Justice @RwandaOmbudsman @CivilSocietyRW @NINGORwanda @Imbuto @SCIRwanda @asdo_rwanda @Sfrwanda1 @NARwanda @RWN_WomenNet @soscvrwanda @actionaidrwanda @NUDOR_Rw @uphls @rrpplus @ReseauP29968 @ReseauFemmesRw @GlobalFundWomen

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

🚨 ONLY ONE MONTH REMAINING TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW NGO LAW!

⏳The countdown is on.

Pursuant to Law No. 058/2024 of 20 June 2024 Governing Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), all NGOs operating in Rwanda are required to align their governance, management, legal documents, and operational frameworks with the provisions of the new law within the prescribed transitional period, of twenty-four (24) months from the date the law was published in the Official Gazette, hence only one month remaining.

As the deadline approaches, NGOs are encouraged to take immediate action to ensure compliance and avoid any disruptions that may arise from failure to meet the legal requirements.

Compliance is not merely an administrative obligation, it is a legal responsibility that strengthens accountability, transparency, good governance, and institutional sustainability.

Key areas requiring attention include:
✅ Reviewing the provisions of the new law and understanding their implications;
✅ Updating governing instruments and internal policies where necessary;
✅ Submitting all required documents through the appropriate channels;
✅ Ensuring governance structures comply with the legal framework;
✅ Addressing any feedback provided by the competent authorities within the required timeframe.

Remember that the remaining period also includes the time needed for review, feedback, corrections, and resubmission where applicable.

📌 Do not wait until the last minute.
📌 Start the process today.
📌 Ensure your organization remains compliant and operational.

#KnowYourLawRw
#RwandaNGOsLaw2024
#ComplianceMattersRw

@RwandaLocalGov @GovernanceRw @RwandaParliamnt @Rwanda_Justice @RwandaOmbudsman @CivilSocietyRW @NINGORwanda @Imbuto @SCIRwanda @asdo_rwanda @Sfrwanda1 @NARwanda @RWN_WomenNet @soscvrwanda @actionaidrwanda @NUDOR_Rw @uphls @rrpplus @ReseauP29968 @ReseauFemmesRw

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

This week, @RwandaNGOForum , with @RBCRwanda and support from @TheENDFund , convened Quarterly IoT Advisory Committee Meetings in @BugeseraDistr & @RuhangoDistrict , uniting district leaders, health actors, WASH partners, hygiene committees & communities in the push to end schistosomiasis (SCH) & STH by 2027.

Partners reviewed quarterly progress on:

✅ WASH interventions
✅ Social Behaviour Change (SBC)
✅ Snail control
✅ Disease surveillance

Together, challenges were identified, field updates shared, and corrective actions agreed on for the next quarter, sustaining accountability and momentum toward an NTD-free Rwanda.

#BeatNTDs #EndNTDs #EndTheNeglect #UnitingToCombatNTDs #RoadToElimination

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

📢DID YOU KNOW❓

Rwanda via @GovernanceRw has adopted a new legal framework for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Law No. 058/2024 of 20 June 2024 Governing NGOs, which entered into force on 19 July 2024 upon publication in the Official Gazette.

🔷What law did it replace?

The new law repealed and consolidated two separate laws that had governed NGOs since 2012:
➡️ Law No. 04/2012 of 17/02/2012 governing National NGOs; and
➡️ Law No. 05/2012 of 17/02/2012 governing International NGOs.

🔷Why was a new law needed?

After more than a decade of implementation, challenges and emerging realities highlighted the need for a more coherent and user-friendly legal framework. Through consultations with civil society organizations and other stakeholders, it became clear that a single law would improve clarity, consistency, efficiency, and compliance across the NGO sector.

🔷 What has changed?

For the first time, national NGOs, international NGOs, umbrella organizations, and forums of umbrella organizations are governed under one unified legal framework. The law aims to streamline registration and compliance processes, strengthen transparency and accountability, improve coordination within the civil society sector, and create an enabling environment for NGOs to contribute more effectively to Rwanda's development.

🔷Why should NGOs pay attention?

Understanding the provisions of this law is essential for ensuring compliance, strengthening organizational governance, safeguarding legal status, and enhancing institutional effectiveness. Whether you are a board member, executive leader, staff member, or volunteer, the new law has important implications for how your organization operates.

📚Follow this campaign as we unpack the key provisions of the new NGO Law and what they mean for NGOs in practice.

One Law. Stronger Governance. Greater Impact.
#KnowYourLawRw
#RwandaNGOsLaw2024
#ComplianceMattersRw

@GovernanceRw @RwandaParliamnt @Rwanda_Justice @RwandaOmbudsman @CivilSocietyRW @RwandaLocalGov @NINGORwanda @Imbuto @SCIRwanda @careinrwanda @NARwanda @RWN_WomenNet @soscvrwanda @actionaidrwanda @NUDOR_Rw @uphls @rrpplus @ReseauP29968 @ReseauFemmesRw

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

From Strategy to Action: Advancing Rwanda’s HIV, TB and Malaria Response 2027–2030

Yesterday, @RwandaNGOForum joined national stakeholders in validating Rwanda’s National Strategic Plans for HIV, TB, and Malaria (2027–2030), marking a significant milestone in shaping the country’s future health response.

We commend the leadership of the @RwandaHealth and @RBCRwanda, alongside all partners, civil society organizations, and communities whose contributions made this inclusive process possible. From development and costing to validation, the journey reflected strong collaboration, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to sustainable health outcomes.

As we move from planning to action, we call for strengthened partnerships, increased investment in health, and meaningful community leadership to ensure equitable, people-centered services reach those most affected by #HIV, #TB, and #Malaria.
Together, we can turn these commitments into lasting impact for every Rwandan.

#LetCommunitiesLead

@nsanzimanasabin
@CMuvunyi @TuyishimeAlbert @GlobalFund @PeterASands @CDCRwanda @WHORwanda @BrianChirombo @UNAIDSRwanda @AndrewGasoziNtw @UNFPARwanda @DrAdelakin @miryanyawera @unwomenrwanda @RefugeesRwanda @JhpiegoRwanda @TheENDFund @VuyisekaDubula @endmalaria @ALMA_2030 @MalariaNoMore @AbbottNews @AbbottGlobal @Rwanda_CCM @CS4MEglobal @GatesAfrica @StopTB @PIH_Rwanda @ahfrwanda @rangira_lambert @DMbituyumuremyi @AimableDr @Imbuto @ImroRwanda @EUinRW @UKinRwanda @GermanyinRwanda @SwedeninRW @ambafrancerwa @DrDanielNgamije @RichardAmenyah @Sfrwanda1 @GajuErick @EF_LINITIATIVE @Knooliet

[EANNASO @eannaso]

Yesterday, EANNASO launched the #BPRC Project in Rwanda with AHF Rwanda and Rwanda NGOs Forum, bringing together CSOs and community groups to strengthen inclusive, community-led PPR systems.

We were honored by the participation of the Rwanda Biomedical Center, reaffirming the importance of community engagement in building resilient public health systems.

#PandemicPreparedness #Rwanda

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

🚨 MURARARITSWE 🚨

@RwandaNGOForum , ku bufatanye na @ahfrwanda , @WateraidRwanda na @RWACHI_25 , ibararikiye ikiganiro cya X Space kizaba kuri uyu wa Kabiri, tariki ya 2 Kamena 2026 saa Kumi n’Ebyiri z’Umugoroba (18:00).

Iki kiganiro kizayoborwa na @PMudakikwa na @oswaki , kizahuriramo n’abatumirwa b’inzobere mu buzima, ubuvugizi, isuku n’isukura (WASH) ndetse n’iterambere ry’umuryango.

Insanganyamatsiko: Uruhare rwa buri wese mu guca burundu ipfunwe n’ihezwa ku bagore n’abakobwa mu gihe cy’imihango, no kunoza uburyo bwo kubona ibikoresho by’isuku y’imihango, amakuru n’ubumenyi biyerekeye.

Tuzaganira ku kamaro k’isuku mugihe cy’imihango, uburenganzira n’agaciro by’umukobwa n’umugore, uruhare rw’amazi meza n’isuku (WASH), uruhare rw’ababyeyi, abagabo n’abahungu mu gushyigikira abakobwa, ndetse n’ingamba zafasha kurandura ipfunwe n’imbogamizi zikigaragara mu muryango.

Dufatanye kubaka isi yemera kandi ishyigikira ubuzima bw’imihango kuri bose.

Kanda hano ukurikire 👉 https://t.co/kQKfNVRvez

NTUZACIKANWE!

#PeriodFriendlyWorldRw

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🌸 Let's Talk Menstrual Hygiene 🌸

@RwandaNGOForum , in partnership with @ahfrwanda , @WateraidRwanda and @RWACHI_25 , invites you to join an engaging X Space discussion this Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Hosted by @PMudakikwa and @oswaki , this conversation will bring together experts and advocates to explore practical solutions for improving menstrual health and dignity for girls and women.

Everyone’s Role is vital in Ending Period Poverty and Menstrual Stigma. Together, we will discuss menstrual hygiene management, access to menstrual products, the importance of WASH facilities/services, the link between menstrual health and SRHR, the role of parents, communities, boys and men in supporting girls, and collective actions needed to eliminate stigma and ensure menstrual dignity for all. Let’s work together to normalize conversations around menstruation and create a more inclusive and supportive society.

Set your reminder here👉 https://t.co/kQKfNVRvez

DON'T MISS OUT!

#PeriodFriendlyWorldRw
#EndTheStigma
#MenstruationMatters
#MenstrualHealthDay
#EndPeriodPoverty
#PeriodPositive
#WeAreCommitted

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

Stories for Health, Voices for Change

Last week, in collaboration with @RwandaNGOForum , @RBCRwanda , @WAGRwanda , supported by @TheENDFund and @MerckFoundation , the Bilharzia Storytelling Initiative Rwanda (@BSIRwanda ) officially closed out Phase II of its transformative storytelling journey in @RweruBugesera of @BugeseraDistr . This vibrant celebration was held at EP Nzangwa.

The event brought together local leaders, healthcare providers, teachers, families, and students to celebrate two years of impact, learning, and community-driven action against Bilharzia and other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Through powerful storytelling, traditional dance, poetry, and drama performances by students from EP Nzangwa, EP Kivusha, EP Mugina, and EP Kakirenzi, the ceremony beautifully demonstrated how children have become passionate champions of hygiene, sanitation, and healthy living within their communities.

Speaking during the event, @Loui_Ngabonzima , Director of Programmes at @RwandaNGOForum , highlighted the remarkable transformation achieved through the initiative, noting that “ @BSIRwanda has empowered children to become active health ambassadors within their households and communities”. By using storytelling as a tool for learning and advocacy, students are not only gaining knowledge, but are also helping to break risky behaviors and inspire positive sanitation and hygiene practices at home. He also underscored that “the project may be phasing out today, but the fight against Bilharzia continues until they are eliminated.” He encouraged students, teachers, and parents to actively engage in all established efforts, including student groups, community engagement, and the adoption of best practices.

Uwiringiyimana Raissa, a student at Mugina Rweru Primary School, highlighted the remarkable transformation achieved through her health training, noting that “because Bilharzia’s early symptoms are often invisible, it is easy to overlook until chronic damage has already been done.” She also underscored that “the transmission cycle relies entirely on unsanitary conditions, specifically open defecation near water sources.”

Ms. Ruth Kemirembe, Director of Health at @BugeseraDistr , further reaffirmed the district’s continued commitment to sustaining these efforts, emphasizing that empowering children to lead community change has sparked meaningful behavioral transformation and is helping build a healthier future for Bugesera.

Bringing the perspective of educators to the forefront, Uwizeyimana Anathalie, a teacher at Mugina Rweru Primary School, highlighted the profound impact the training has had on classroom attendance, recalling that "in the past, a lack of critical health information meant many students frequently missed school due to preventable, hygiene-related illnesses". Equipped with new tools to fight the disease, educators took swift action to mobilize households and sensitize families on the vital importance of safe water practices. She underscored “that the community’s collective efforts have yielded undeniable results”, noting that “Bilharzia cases have dramatically decreased. If you look at our classrooms and our community today, the transformation is clear. Knowledge has truly changed our school.”

The close-out ceremony was not only a reflection on the achievements of BSI Phase II, but also a celebration of partnership, resilience, and the powerful voices of children leading change against NTDs. Outstanding students were recognized for their dedication to peer-to-peer health education, while partners commended the project’s effectiveness and lasting community impact over the past two years.

As the final stone was laid on the #BilharziaStorytellingLab Phase II Project in @RweruBugesera , one message remained clear: storytelling has proven to be a powerful force for inspiring action, shaping healthier behaviors, and building stronger, more informed communities.

#BeatNTDs #EndNTDs #UniteActEliminate #HealthForAll

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

BRUNO FERNANDES. RECORD-BREAKER.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Kugeza ubu nta murwayi wa Ebola uragaragara mu Rwanda, ariko ni ngombwa gukomeza ingamba z’ubwirinzi.
Inzego zose ziriteguye, haba ku mipaka, ku mavuriro ndetse no kugeza ku bajyanama b’ubuzima - Min @YvanButera
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There is no ebola case in Rwanda. Preventive measures have been established and the sector is well prepared for response - Min. @YvanButera

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

U Rwanda rukomeje gukurikiranira hafi icyorezo cya Ebola cyagaragaye muri Repubulika Iharanira Demokarasi ya Kongo (DRC).
Kugeza ubu nta muntu urwaye indwara ya Ebola uraboneka mu Rwanda.
Minisiteri y’Ubuzima irakomeza gukorana n’abafatanyabikorwa hagamijwe kurinda ubuzima bw’Abaturarwanda.

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

❇️MALARIYA NI IKI? 🦟

Malariya ni indwara iterwa n’agakoko kitwa Plasmodiyumu, ikwirakwizwa n’umubu w’ingore wo mu bwoko bwa Anofele. Iyo tutayirwanyije hakiri kare, ishobora guteza uburwayi bukomeye ndetse n’urupfu.

Muri iki cyumweru cya mbere cy’ubukangurambaga bwacu, tugiye kwiga byinshi kuri Malariya:

✅ Uko yandura
✅ Ibimenyetso byayo
✅ Uko yakwirindwa
✅ Icyo wakora igihe ugaragaje ibimenyetso

🎯 Intego ni ukongera ubumenyi mu baturage no gufatanya kurandura Malariya mu Rwanda.

📢 Nawe gira uruhare:

❇️Sangiza abandi ubu butumwa
❇️Irinde kurumwa n'umubu unasenye indiri z'aho yororokera n'aho yihisha
❇️Ryama mu nzitiramubu
❇️Jya kwa muganga hakiri kare igihe ugaragaje ibimenyetso

“Kurandura Malariya bihera kuri njye.” 💚

#ZeroMalariaRW
#MenyaWirindeRW
#TogetherForHealthRW
#RCCERw

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

❇️ IBIMENYETSO BYA MALARIYA ❇️

Malariya ishobora gutangira nk’indwara isanzwe, ariko iyo itavuwe hakiri kare ishobora gukomera cyane. Kumenya ibimenyetso byayo ni intambwe ikomeye mu kurinda ubuzima bwawe n’ubw’abo ukunda. 🩺

⚠️ Bimwe mu bimenyetso bya Malariya:

🌡️ Umuriro mwinshi
🤕 Kubabara umutwe
🥶 Gutengurwa / Guhinda umushyitsi
💪 Gucika intege no kubabara mu ngingo
🤢 Iseseme no kuruka

🦟 Dufatanye kurwanya Malariya binyuze mu bumenyi no mu bikorwa!

Kurandura malariya bihera kuri njye!🛑

#ZeroMalariaRW
#MenyaWirindeRW
#TogetherForHealthRW
#RCCERW

[Kayumba Philbert @KayumbaP]

#MenyaWirindeRW
#RCCERw
#TogetherForHealthRW

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

🚨 UBUKANGURAMBAGA KU NDWARA Z’IBYOREZO BURATANGIYE! 🚨

❇️Muze twige, tumenye kandi twirinde indwara z’ibyorezo zibangamira ubuzima bwacu n’imibereho y’imiryango yacu n'abaturage muri rusange ndetse n’ibyiciro byihariye.

Muri ubu bukangurambaga tugiye kugezwaho na @RwandaNGOForum kubufatanye na @unicefrw na @RBCRwanda, buri munsi tuzajya tubagezaho ubutumwa bwigisha kandi busobanura byinshi ku ndwara z’ibyorezo zitandukanye zirimo:

🦟 Malariya
💧 Kolera
🧒 Iseru (Measles)
🦠 Mpox
⚠️ Marburg
🛑 Ebola

📅 Kandi by’umwihariko:
➡️ Buri cyumweru tuzajya twibanda ku ndwara imwe, tuyigeho byimbitse:
❇️uburyo yandura
❇️ibimenyetso byayo
❇️uko yakwirindwa
❇️icyo wakora igihe ugaragaje ibimenyetso.

🎯 Intego ni ukongera ubumenyi bwacu, kurinda ubuzima no gufatanya nk’umuryango mugari mu gukumira ibyorezo.

📢 Nawe gira uruhare:
✅ Soma ubutumwa
✅ Busangize abandi
✅ Jya ubaza ibibazo
✅ Tanga ibitekerezo
✅ Fasha abandi kumenya no kwirinda

🗣️ “Ubumenyi burinda ubuzima!”
Turusheho gufatanya, twige kandi turinde ubuzima bwacu n’ubw’abo dukunda. ❤️

#MenyaWirindeRW
#RCCERw
#TogetherForHealthRW

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

We are deeply honored and humbled to receive the Outstanding Team of the Year Award at the Africa Health Awards & Summit 2026 (#AHAS2026), hosted by @healthiconaward in collaboration with Rwanda Healthcare Federation. This prestigious recognition reflects the immense collective efforts and contributions made by @RwandaNGOForum in advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the health sector.

This award is a powerful reminder that meaningful impact is achieved through partnership, community engagement and a shared commitment to saving lives and building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to the entire @RwandaNGOForum team and member organizations whose dedication, compassion and tireless service continue to transform lives every day.

Our sincere gratitude goes to the Government of Rwanda🇷🇼, @RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @RwandaLocalGov , development partners in and outside Rwanda, Civil Society Organizations, Healthcare Workers, Peer Educators and the incredible communities we serve. Your trust, collaboration and courage remain the driving force behind our mission and continue to inspire our work toward ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for all.

As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our belief that communities must remain at the center of every health response and that sustainable health innovations and solutions begin within the community itself. We dedicate this award to every individual and institution committed to strengthening resilient health systems and advancing a healthier society for all.

#AHAS2026 #HealthForAll #LetCommunityLead

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

The long awaited day is here.
Follow the AFRICA HEALTH AWARDS GALA #AHAS2026 live here 👇

https://t.co/FSgDBx1V9k

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

Honored to host Uwase Emmilienne, the Executive Secretary @Rwanda_CCM (Country Coordinating Mechanism of the Global Fund) at Rwanda NGOs Forum today.

The strategic engagement focused on:

⏩️ Strengthening partnerships and aligning efforts to accelerate the impact of Global Fund supported #HIV #TB & #Malaria programs
⏩️ Diseases integration
⏩️ Updates on validated and piloted integrated Community-Led Monitoring (iCLM) Model for HIV, TB & Malaria and its digital system as a national platform for real-time community data, accountability and evidence-informed decision-making were shared
⏩️ iCLM scale National wide

⏩️ Discussions also emphasized:

✳️ The critical role of CSOs and communities in shaping the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (#GC8), including their meaningful engagement,
✳️ Representation within CCM structures
✳️ Ensuring community voices drive program priorities.

The meeting concluded with strong commitments to:

✅ Deepen collaboration and partnership
✅ Enhance coordination
✅ Leverage community data system (iCLM System) for HIV, TB Malaria and expand it for more diseases and Pandemic Preparedness Prevention and Response (PPPR):
✅ Advance a community-centered, sustainable and results-driven health response.

@JNdayizigiye @RwandaHealth @nsanzimanasabin @BrianChirombo @WHORwanda @CMuvunyi @RBCRwanda @AndrewGasoziNtw @UNAIDSRwanda @CDCRwanda @TuyishimeAlbert @DMbituyumuremyi @AimableDr @BasileIKUZO @Imbuto @eRemera @Isabelle_Kalisa @Sfrwanda1 @sfhRwanda @andrewmuhire @GlobalFund @rhodalewa @CsdiCommunity @CrescenceMUKAN1 @ImroRwanda @ASOFERWA2 @FXBRwanda @FaithVictoryRW @ABA_Rwanda @Knooliet @HindHassan_
@gatesfoundation @PATHtweets @WB_Rwanda @EUinRW @SwedeninRW @TheENDFund @EugeneRuberanz2 @uwaliraye

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

We are Stronger Together!
In partnership with @RubavuDistrict , @RwandaNGOForum and @RBCRwanda with support from @unicefrw successfully conducted an orientation meeting on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and digital interventions. The meeting convened district leadership, healthcare providers, Security Organs, CSOs, Faith-Based Organizations and community representatives marking a strong milestone in collective action to build disease-outbreak-resilient communities. The engagement achieved key results, including alignment on RCCE strategies, strengthened district ownership and clear coordination mechanisms for effective implementation of community-centered interventions.

@RubavuDistrict authorities commended the partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to community-driven prevention and response, recognizing that saving lives starts with informed and empowered communities.

Key meeting outcomes include:
⏩ Prioritization of targeted RCCE and prevention interventions
⏩ Strengthened multi-level coordination (national–district–community)
⏩ Enhanced real-time response and feedback systems
⏩ Increased community ownership and engagement
⏩ Improved linkages between communities and health systems
⏩ Empowerment of frontline functionaries (FLFs)
⏩ Stronger action against misinformation and rumors
⏩ Promotion of inclusion, human rights and gender-responsive approaches

Together, we reaffirm our commitment to partnership, collaboration and coordinated action because resilient communities save lives.

#CommunityLedPrevention #CommunityEngagement #CommunityResilience #Partnership #Collaboration #HealthForAll #LeaveNoOneBehind

@RwandaHealth @nsanzimanasabin @JNdayizigiye @RwandaLocalGov @BGakire @edrwagasore @eRemera @TuyishimeAlbert @BrianChirombo @IOMRwanda @UNmigration @Ash_Carl80 @Health_IOM @japaninrwanda @FCDOGovUK @UNRwanda @AurelieRG @ambafrancerwa @EUinRW @EU_Partnerships @UKinRwanda @GermanyinRwanda @bkateera @CHAI_health @PIH_Rwanda @DrAdelakin @UNFPARwanda @AndrewGasoziNtw @expertisefrance @EF_LINITIATIVE @PMudakikwa @semakulam @RwandaAgri @Knooliet @Imbuto @healthiconaward @GlobalFund @Pandemic_Fund @ahfrwanda @eannaso @GatesAfrica @PATHadvocacy @DrDanielNgamije @uwaliraye

[Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIV/AIDS and H.P @RwandaNGOForum]

Together Towards Stronger, More Resilient Communities!

In partnership with @RusiziDistrict , @RwandaNGOForum and @RBCRwanda , with the valued support of @unicefrw , a successful orientation meeting on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and digital interventions was conducted in Rusizi District yesterday. The meeting brought together district leadership, healthcare providers, security organs, Civil Society Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, and community representatives—marking a significant step forward in strengthening collective action to build communities resilient to disease outbreaks.

The engagement delivered impactful results, including strengthened alignment on RCCE strategies, reinforced district ownership, and enhanced coordination mechanisms to drive effective, community-centered interventions. @RusiziDistrict leadership commended the collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to proactive, community-driven prevention and response—recognizing that empowered communities are at the heart of saving lives.

Key outcomes included:

⏩ Prioritized, targeted RCCE and prevention interventions
⏩ Strengthened coordination across national, district, and community levels
⏩ Improved real-time response and community feedback systems
⏩ Increased community ownership and engagement
⏩ Stronger linkages between communities and health systems
⏩ Empowered Frontline Functionaries (FLFs)
⏩ Enhanced capacity to address misinformation and rumors
⏩ Promotion of inclusion, human rights, and gender-responsive approaches

Together, we continue to advance partnership, collaboration, and coordinated action—because resilient communities save lives.

#CommunityLedPrevention #CommunityEngagement #CommunityResilience #Partnership #Collaboration #HealthForAll #LeaveNoOneBehind

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Today, @RwandaNGOForum , in collaboration with @RBCRwanda , with the support from @unicefrw , successfully conducted a District orientation meeting on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and Digital interventions in @Nyamasheke .

The engagement brought together District Leadership, Healthcare Providers, Security Organs, Civil Society Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations and community representatives, reinforcing a shared commitment to building disease-outbreak-resilient communities. The orientation provided a platform to align stakeholders on RCCE approaches, strengthen district ownership and ensure coordinated implementation of community-centered interventions.

Presentations shared updates on #Cholera #Ebola #Measles #Marburg #Mpox #Malaria and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (#VHFs). A key highlight of the meeting was the participatory identification of high-risk villages across priority diseases, alongside the mapping and validation of Frontline Functionaries (FLFs) who are leading community-level engagement and response efforts.

The outcomes of this process will directly:

✅ Inform targeted RCCE and prevention interventions
✅Strengthen coordination across National, District and community members
✅ Improve real-time response/feedback mechanisms
✅ Strengthen Community Engagement and Ownership
✅ Utilization of digital tools for RCCE monitoring and reporting
✅ Enhance linkage between communities and health systems
✅ Support to fight rapid spread of misinformation through social media and community networks
✅ Social inclusion of vulnerable groups with respect to Human Rights and Gender approach

The presentations demonstrated why a resilient community is essential. Participants emphasized the importance of community ownership, timely information sharing, and sustained collaboration as pillars for effective outbreak preparedness, prevention and response.

Reflecting on the interventions that were introduced, a village leader noted that “when communities are actively engaged to prepare, prevent and respond, the benefit is enormous.” Echoing that call from personal experience, the Director General of Kibogora Level Two Teaching Hospital recounted losing a classmate to Marburg virus and stressed, “It reminded me that prevention owned and led by communities is not just more effective—it is far cheaper than waiting for lives to be lost.”

We extend our sincere appreciation to Nyamasheke District leadership, health sector actors, Security Organs, CSOs, and community leaders for their active engagement and commitment to advancing resilient and informed communities.

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