Empowering victims of Gender Based Violence to heal and transform into independent, influential leaders in their communities.
“Our greatest strength as Rwanda Women’s Network over the past 20 years has been our commitment to empower women for self-transformation and gender equality. no matter how long the journey, or how difficult the challenges our determination continues to be women’s empowerment that influences positive transformation in their homes, communities and nation.”
Rwanda’s Socio-economic transformation starts with breaking historic gender boundaries
Rwanda Women’s Network is investing in ending gender inequality in Rwanda by focusing on:
Healing by creating safe spaces where women, victims and survivors of gender based violence can seek help and be aware of their legal and financial rights.
Empowering women to be able to independently support their welfare
Transforming communities by enabling more women to take on leadership roles, acting as equal decision makers within their communities
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17 safe spaces across 7 districts.
3800+ cases addressed per year
29K+ patients receive healthcare per year
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Investing in all gender education.
450 women go through financial education programs per year
112 men registered as agents of change within their communities
5 successful self-initiated business ventures
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450+ women supported through income generating activities
178 change agents (of whom 92 are women) trained and involved in public policy monitoring and advocacy
Stories of Change
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Our goal is to extend our reach to all 30 districts in Rwanda! By that enabling all women in Rwanda to have access to gender based violence support, healthcare, and financial education.
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