Samson Desie

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

NCDA and partners are validating the 'NCDA Strategic Plan 2026–2030', and the 'Revised National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy 2026'.

The two documents will guide efforts to shape a future where every child in Rwanda is protected, nurtured, and empowered to thrive.

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

Speaking at the workshop opening, DG @iassumpta said the implementation of the updated Strategic Plan requires a collaborative approach that can be done through innovative financing and public-private partnerships.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Growing more food is not enough when 27% of #Rwanda’s children under five are stunted.

At #AFSF2026, @unicefrw Chief of Health & Nutrition @Sdesie called for food policies and investments that make safe, nutritious & affordable diets a reality for every child.

#ForEveryChild

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

At #UNICEF, we are working to ensure that children, adolescents and women are at the heart of food systems transformation, with the quality, affordability and diversity of their diets — and their nutritional outcomes — serving as core measures of success.

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

Food systems transformation must be measured by what matters most: better diets and better nutrition.
At @UNICEF, we are working to put the diets and nutritional outcomes of children, adolescents and women at the heart of how food systems transformation is defined and measured.

[Lieke van de Wiel @LiekevandeWiel]

As #AFSF2026 shape Africa’s food systems, I joined young people & stakeholders to discus removing barriers limiting young people with disabilities from accessing skills, finance, technology, markets Young people with disabilities are farmers, entrepreneurs, innovators & leaders

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

Investing early in human capital is the smartest path to sustainable growth. 🌱👶 Every child given the right start becomes a healthier, more capable adult—fueling stronger communities and resilient nations. #HumanCapital #EarlyChildhood #InvestInTheFuture

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

Speaking at the closing of the workshop, DDG @gmunyemana hailed the participants for contributing in developing the ECD financing toolbox for Rwanda and requested every actor to use it.

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

@unicefrw cohosted an ECD financing pre-forum with @Rwanda_Child and partners. Investing early in human capital is the smartest path to sustainable growth. Every child given the right start becomes a healthier, more capable adult fueling stronger communities & resilient nations.

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

This morning in Kigali, NCDA and partners started a two-day workshop discussing the financing of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Rwanda. The workshop takes place ahead of the Global Technical Financing Forum on Investing in ECD taking place early next month.

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

@unicefrw , with @Rwanda_Child & @RwandaAgri, has launched chicken rearing in select ECDs through @adepe_rwanda ensuring an egg a child a day. 🥚✨ If proven sustainable, we’ll mobilize more resources to scale this model for wider impact. #Nutrition #ECD #Rwanda

[ADEPE Rwanda @adepe_rwanda]

#UPDATES!

Earlier this week, with support from @unicefrw through Chinese cooperation, marked the launch of the distribution of 560 chickens across 7 targeted #ECD centers, advancing child nutrition and strengthening household resilience.

#EggAndChicken for every child.

[Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda @RwandaAgri]

This morning, Hon. Minister @T_ndabamenye chaired a high-level breakfast meeting convening key institutions supporting MINAGRI’s agenda to build a nutrition-sensitive agri-food system, focusing on strengthening collaboration and advancing nutrition outcomes under PSTA 5 and NST2.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with Ms. Lieke Van De Wiel, UNICEF Country Representative, to discuss ongoing areas of partnership, including workforce development, maternal and neonatal health, local manufacturing, and AI adoption in primary health care, among others.

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

Proud to be part of Rwanda’s Healthy Health Workforce development #4X4

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

@Sdesie Chief, Health and Nutrition Section at @unicefrw, reaffirmed UNICEF’s support to Rwanda’s 4x4 Health Workforce Development Strategy. Through the Pandemic Fund project, UNICEF is supporting the training of 785 nursing and midwifery students across 6 academic institutions.

[Samson Desie @Sdesie]

An amusing experience - first hand witnessed well organized and high performing facilities with untold success stories to be told nationwide 👏👏👏

[Rwamagana Level II Teaching Hospital @rwamaganaph]

Demonstrated across health facilities. We sincerely thank the UNICEF Health and Nutrition for choosing to visit us and for partnership and support.@RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @RwamaganaDistr @RwandaEast @unicefrw

[Rwamagana Level II Teaching Hospital @rwamaganaph]

Demonstrated across health facilities. We sincerely thank the UNICEF Health and Nutrition for choosing to visit us and for partnership and support.@RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @RwamaganaDistr @RwandaEast @unicefrw

[Rwamagana Level II Teaching Hospital @rwamaganaph]

The delegation was then guided through various departments at Rwamagana Health Center, where they observed service delivery and ongoing activities.
The team expressed their appreciation for the high level of organization, professionalism, and performance .@RwandaHealth @unicefrw

[Rwamagana Level II Teaching Hospital @rwamaganaph]

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from UNICEF, led by Samson Desie, Chief of Health and Nutrition at the UNICEF Rwanda Country Office.@RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @RwamaganaDistr @RwandaEast @unicefrw

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Today, we wrapped up a ToT on the Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) intervention, in partnership with @RBCRwanda.

17 senior mental health professionals are now equipped to train & supervise EASE helpers, expanding evidence-based support for adolescents nationwide.

[ADEPE Rwanda @adepe_rwanda]

#UPDATES!

Today, #ADEPE joined @GicumbiDistrict in @RushakisectorD to celebrate #ECDDay.

Communities were oriented towards integrated #ECD services & disability inclusion (children with disability and those of teenage mothers). Eggs &other supplies were also distributed to ECD.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Today, @unicefrw launched a new programme supported by the Government of Japan 🇯🇵 to strengthen health, nutrition & water services.

Joined by @japaninrwanda, @wasac_rwanda , @RBCRwanda & @RwandaInfra — strong partnerships delivering for children & communities. 🤝💧🩺

[Lieke van de Wiel @LiekevandeWiel]

I joined @RBCRwanda, donors & partners to progress on innovative co-financing a 5-year roadmap for scaling up Multi-Micro Nutrients for pregnant women. Accessing Child Nutrition Fund is a huge opportunity for better maternal health, child nutrition & countering stunting in Rwanda

[National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda @statisticsRW]

Today at @UNGeneva, DG @ivanmurenzi participated in #Rwanda’s 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as part of the official Rwandan delegation.

Led by the Hon. @eugirashebuja1, Minister of Justice, the delegation shared recent progress aimed at improving citizens’ well-being, including

➡️ Poverty declined from 58.9% in 2000 to 27.4% in 2024.

➡️ Access to improved sanitation increased from 86% in 2017 to 94% in 2024.

➡️ The percentage of women delivering in health facilities rose from 93% in 2020 to 98% in 2025.

➡️ life expectancy from 51.2 years in 2002 to 69.9 in 2022
➡️ …

DG Murenzi noted that over the years, information (data) has remained the foundation in terms of tracking progress in economic and social well-being and has been made a national priority.

#RwandaUPR2026