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Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is an NGO promoting gender equality, positive masculinities, and engaging men to eliminate Gender Based Violence (GBV). HOMMES QUI TRAVAILLENT AVEC LES FEMMES POUR PROMOUVOIR L'ÉGALITÉ DES SEXES Who we are Rwanda Men's Resource Centre RWAMREC est une ONG rwandaise qui mobilise les hommes comme alliés pour promouvoir l'égalité des sexes par une masculinité positive. Grâce à ses nombreux programmes, RWAMREC couvre l'ensemble du territoire national et met en œuvre de nombreuses stratégies internationales. 18 ans d'expérience 104 000 + couples 45 000+ jeunes 30 districts EXPLORER NOTRE IMPACT : RAPPORT ANNUEL 2023 RWAMREC PUBLICATIONS We share the results of our research as well as all of our publications with all those who are interested in the subject. EXPLORER LES IMPACTS DE BANDEBEREHO SUR SIX ANS SUR LA VPI ET LA VCI DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici. SUIVEZ-NOUS SUR NOS RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX RWAMREC TV NOS PARTENAIRES To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

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Explore RWAMREC’s Annual Reports to learn about our impact, progress, and achievements in advancing gender equality and preventing gender-based violence across Rwanda. Transparent, data-driven, and community-focused. ANNUAL REPORTS Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

The Kataza Program empowers Rwandan women through financial inclusion and gender equality. Led by BRD and the MasterCard Foundation with partners like RWAMREC, it builds national leadership and financial skills. RWAMREC trains partners and participants in gender-transformative approaches to remove financial barriers for women and youth. KATAZA Kataza Program: Empowering Women Through Financial Inclusion The Kataza Program is committed to advancing women's economic empowerment in Rwanda by promoting financial inclusion and fostering gender equality within communities. This initiative strengthens local leadership, enhances financial literacy, and drives positive behavioral change through capacity-building and community engagement. The Kataza program is implemented by a coalition of partners, led by BRD in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, including RWAMREC, African Management Institute, Amir, Mvend, and I&M Bank. RWAMREC’s role is to build partners' capacity in gender mainstreaming and to train project participants in the Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) and the Men Engage Approach, ensuring the removal of financial inclusion barriers for youth, particularly women. Problem Statement Despite progress in gender equality, many Rwandan women still face significant barriers when it comes to economic participation and leadership. Deep-rooted gender norms often limit women's opportunities to engage in financial activities, take on leadership roles, and exercise agency in decision-making within households and communities. The lack of supportive social structures, coupled with limited financial inclusion, prevents many women from reaching their full potential. RWAMREC mission The Kataza Program seeks to break down these barriers by promoting gender equality through financial inclusion and community engagement. Implemented by RWAMREC, the program focuses on transforming social norms and encouraging the active participation of men in promoting gender equality. RWAMREC Core Interventions The Kataza Program combines capacity building, community engagement, and transformative education to foster inclusive financial environments. Its key activities include: Training Growth Guides and Village Agents to strengthen local expertise and empower communities from within. Conducting gender audits of financial institutions to ensure that services and practices are equitable and inclusive. Providing capacity building for financial service providers (FSPs) to establish gender-responsive financial systems. Facilitating the Journey of Transformation (JoT) training for couples, supporting women entrepreneurs by promoting shared household responsibilities and financial transparency. Establishing Micro-Enterprise (ME) Clubs to offer practical tools, business development support, and networking opportunities for women. Training agents of change on community engagement strategies and gender equality advocacy. Leading community awareness campaigns that challenge harmful gender norms and encourage inclusive leadership. Organizing quarterly feedback meetings with agents of change to promote continuous learning, adaptation, and reflection. Our partners The partners’ coalition is led by BRD in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, and includes RWAMREC, AMI Rwanda, AMIR, Mvend Rwanda, and I&M Bank Rwanda. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Learn about RWAMREC’s mission, vision, and values as a leading organization promoting gender equality and positive masculinities in Rwanda. Discover our commitment to engaging men as partners in ending gender-based violence and advancing women’s rights. Who WE ARE RWAMREC The Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Rwandan organization promoting gender equality through men's engagement as supportive partners, fathers, and agents of change. At RWAMREC we promote positive masculinities and femininities and fight any form of gender-based violence (GBV). A peaceful society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality and respect. To promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, and service delivery. Our Story In 2006, a visionary group of Rwandan men founded RWAMREC, recognizing that men's resistance was a major barrier to gender equality. Realizing this system harmed women, children, and men alike, they chose to lead by example. Committed to promoting positive masculinities and addressing power dynamics, they sparked vital conversations in Rwanda and beyond. Believing that "when one of us is not free, none of us is free," they continue to inspire a movement towards a just and equitable society. RWAMREC full story Safety All women and childrens have to right to live in safety and dignity. RWAMREC is committed to promoting positive forms of masculinities, engaging men as supportive partners to create enviroments where all women and children feel safe. Partnership RWAMREC will work in consultation, collaboration and partnership, seeking inputs and sharing information to develop strategic and actions to advocate for and work toward ending violence agaist women and children. Empowerment We are committed helping people reach their full potential by providing them with tools, resources and support. Systemic change RWAMREC will work toward creating social system and institutions that are rooted in equality. Systemic change enacts changes beyond individuals, individual organizations, single problems and single solutions. Equality The root causes of violence agaisnt women and children are societal, and the solution lie in the changing values, attitudes, behaviours, structures and system to achieve gender equality. RWAMREC will advocate for equity and social justice in an effort to adress and eliminates barriers to inclusion. Who WE ARE and who WE ARE NOT

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BANDEBEREHO (meaning “Role Model” in Kinyarwanda) works with men and couples with young children to promote men’s engagement in reproductive, maternal, and newborn health, violence prevention, caregiving, and healthier couple relationships in Rwanda. BANDEBEREHO BANDEBEREHO (‘ROLE MODEL ’ IN KINYARWANDA) WORKS WITH MEN AND COUPLES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO PROMOTE MEN'S ENGAGEMENT IN REPRODUCTIVE, MATERNAL, AND NEWBORN HEALTH, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CAREGIVING, AND HEALTHIER COUPLE RELATIONS IN RWANDA. WHERE Musanze, Burera and Gakenke Districts, Rwanda PARTICIPANTS Couples aged 21-35 and children under 5 MODULE Journey of Transformation of 17 weekly sessions A STRONGLY EVIDENCED PROGRAM Bandebereho transforms traditional norms of masculinity in Rwanda by using fatherhood as an entry point to promote men’s participation as caring, non-violent and supportive fathers and partners. LONG-TERM POSITIVE IMPACTS ON HEALTH AND GENDER-RELATED OUTCOMES were assessed through a 6-year Randomized Control Trial (RCT) after the pilot program. CHALLENGES WE FACE Traditional gender norms perpetuate gender inequality and power imbalances between men and women, which limit men's involvement in reproductive, maternal, and newborn health, drive violence against women and children, and create an unequal division of care. 43% of ever-married women aged 15-49 have experienced spousal violence 23% of currently married women make decisions about their earnings. 37% of children age 2-4 left alone or in the care of another child under age 10 ENGAGING MEN AS A SOLUTION Bandebereho engages men, alongside their partners, to challenge unequal gender norms and power dynamics. Community health workers facilitate the 17-session curriculum (4 months) with small groups of men and couples in their communities. KEY PRINCIPLES: Grounded in gender equality. Explicitly engages men alongside women. Applies a strengths-based approach to parents. Uses participatory approaches to foster learning and reflection. Prioritizes women’s safety and autonomy. WHY ENGAGE MEN? Engaging men can foster gender equality by creating more equitable relationships and violence-free households and support women's empowerment while mitigating potential societal backlash. THE BANDEBEREHO APPROACH: FATHERHOOD AS AN ENTRY POINT Parenthood offers men chances for engagement, leading to potential behavioural changes. Many men want to be more involved in their children’s lives. Parenthood can lead to increased openness to changing attitudes in men and women. BANDEBEREHO PROGRAM BANDEBEREHO PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE FATHERHOOD AND HEALTHY FAMILIES UNPRECEDENTED OUTCOMES A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 1,199 couples was conducted from 2015 to 2021 to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the Bandebereho pilot. The RCT showed strong statistical results and positive, sustained outcomes that are unusual because of the length of the RCT. PARTICIPANTS SURVEYED AT MULTIPLE TIME POINTS: ONE PROGRAM: MANY IMPACTS 60% Decrease emotional Intimate partner violence. Decrease in economic Intimate Partner Violence 53% 32% Decrease in child physical punishment by men (28%) and women (32%). 16% Decrease men's dominance in decision-making. Decrease in sexual (35%) and physical (32%) Intimate partner violence Reduced depressive symptoms for men (48%) and for women (50%) 35% 50% 14% Increase in father engagement in antenatal care. Increase sharing of childcare and household tasks with partner. 16% BANDEBEREHO TIMELINE THE PILOT PHASE 2013 - 2015 BANDEBEREHO was first implemented in 2013 as part of the MenCare+ project in partnership with Instituto Promundo (now Equimundo). TRANSITION TO SCALE 2019 - 2022 BANDEBEREHO scale-up through the health system was piloted in Musanze District, testing the feasibility of the scale-up using Community Health Workers (CHWS). STAGGERED SCALE-UP 2022 - 2027 Cascading training of CHWs from one district to three districts, optimizing the model for delivery by the health system, to inform a national scale-up strategy. THE SCALE-UP 2028 - BEYOND Scale-up of Bandebereho nationwide, led by a Government-approved national scale-up strategy in all 30 districts of Rwanda. SCALING UP Bandebereho is being taken to scale in partnership with the Rwandan Government, led by a multi-sectoral technical advisory group chaired by the Maternal, Child and Community Health Division of the Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda's cadre of Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being trained to facilitate the Bandebereho program as part of their routine work. The current phase of scaling includes iterative cycles of research designed to adapt, test, and optimize the program for delivery by the health system. The findings will inform a nationwide scaling strategy. GOVERNMENT PARTNERS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PARTNERS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. MEET OUR TEAM Fidèle Rutaysire Executive Director Alice Uwera Director of Finance and Administration Emmanuel Karamage Bandebereho Project Coordinator Jonathan Munyanziza Head of Quality Assurance WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY CELESTIN & OLIVA Couple graduates in group educations Before participating in the Bandebereho program, our understanding of gender roles was clouded by misconceptions. However, through the insightful training sessions, we've undergone a profound change. We now actively support each other within our family, driven by the realization that equality is paramount in marriage. We take immense pride in being part of the Bandebereho program and extend our heartfelt thanks to RWAMREC for making this transformative journey possible. MUKAYISANGA & UWAMUNGU Couple graduates of the 5th cycle group education The Bandebereho journey of transformation has undeniably been a life-changing experience for both us and our children. Among the many valuable lessons we've learned, one stands out: the art of nurturing our children while fostering positive communication among ourselves. Through the Bandebereho program, we've not only enhanced our parenting skills but also emerged as proud role models within our community. MUKANDAMAGE Julienne, Community Health Worker (CHW) in Musanze District Working as a Community Health Worker within the Bandebereho project since 2019 has profoundly shaped my perspective and abilities. The Bandebereho program couldn't have arrived at a better time, enriching me with invaluable skills to assist both my community and my own family. I'm deeply thankful for the comprehensive trainings provided, which have empowered me to make meaningful contributions and create positive change. BANDEBEREHO MANUAL BANDEBEREHO Resources Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Explore Twubakane, a powerful radio drama by NOVAH in partnership with RWAMREC, following Kazimiri and Jeanine as they navigate family life, gender equality, and non-violence. A story of transformation, shared decision-making, and respect. TWUBAKANE About TWUBAKANE RWAMREC (Rwanda Men's Resource Center) is proud to lead the Tinyuka! (Ose!) project, a socio-economic reintegration initiative for teenage mothers in the Remera and Rwimbogo sectors of Gatsibo District, Eastern Province of Rwanda. This project aligns with RWAMREC’s mission to engage men to promote gender equality, eradicate gender-based violence, foster positive masculinity, and empower women and girls. Despite national efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies, the rates remain concerning, especially in Gatsibo, which records the highest prevalence in the country. Teenage mothers often face health risks, social stigma, school dropout, exclusion from their families, and economic dependency. Tinyuka! (Ose!) directly addresses these challenges by empowering teenage mothers to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our Approach The project focuses on a holistic and transformative approach, strengthening teenage mothers' social and economic integration while also addressing broader community attitudes. Key pillars of the project include: Capacity building on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Support for income-generating activities (IGAs) to enable young mothers to move from informal to formal sectors. Formation of savings and credit groups (Ibimina) to build solidarity and financial resilience. Engagement of fathers and adolescent fathers through positive masculinity workshops to create a supportive environment. Community sensitization to challenge harmful gender norms and promote sustainable change. Our Impact Through Tinyuka! (Ose!), RWAMREC works to: Train 60 teenage mothers aged 12–19, including young mothers living with disabilities, in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Provide start-up capital and kits to support their small businesses, primarily in the sale of fruits and vegetables. Facilitate psychosocial support and mental health services through partnerships with professional counselors. Train 60 fathers of teenage mothers and 60 adolescent fathers on gender equality, violence prevention, and positive masculinity. Mobilize local leaders, families, and the wider community to foster an environment of acceptance, support, and opportunity for teenage mothers. Why Gatsibo? Gatsibo District has the highest recorded teenage pregnancy rates nationally, fueled by poverty, limited access to reproductive health services, and prevailing gender inequalities. Tinyuka! (Ose!) is a timely and critical intervention to help break this cycle and offer a brighter future for teenage mothers and their children. Sustainability RWAMREC ensures sustainability by: Strengthening existing community structures and partnerships with local government, women’s organizations, and youth groups. Actively involving beneficiaries in project monitoring and evaluation. Promoting positive masculinities to shift social norms and guarantee longer-term community transformation. The project builds on RWAMREC’s proven success in similar initiatives, such as the Huye District project, and is expected to deliver lasting change for beneficiaries and the community at large. Together, we can help teenage mothers reclaim their future with confidence, dignity, and opportunity. Tinyuka! Ose! — Dare to Rise!

Learn about RWAMREC’s Tinyuka! (Ose!) project, empowering teenage mothers in Gatsibo District through gender equality training, mental health support, and entrepreneurship. Together, we foster dignity, independence, and positive masculinity. TINYUKA! About the Project RWAMREC (Rwanda Men's Resource Center) is proud to lead the Tinyuka! (Ose!) project, a socio-economic reintegration initiative for teenage mothers in the Remera and Rwimbogo sectors of Gatsibo District, Eastern Province of Rwanda. This project aligns with RWAMREC’s mission to engage men to promote gender equality, eradicate gender-based violence, foster positive masculinity, and empower women and girls. Despite national efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies, the rates remain concerning, especially in Gatsibo, which records the highest prevalence in the country. Teenage mothers often face health risks, social stigma, school dropout, exclusion from their families, and economic dependency. Tinyuka! (Ose!) directly addresses these challenges by empowering teenage mothers to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our Approach The project focuses on a holistic and transformative approach, strengthening teenage mothers' social and economic integration while also addressing broader community attitudes. Key pillars of the project include: Capacity building on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Support for income-generating activities (IGAs) to enable young mothers to move from informal to formal sectors. Formation of savings and credit groups (Ibimina) to build solidarity and financial resilience. Engagement of fathers and adolescent fathers through positive masculinity workshops to create a supportive environment. Community sensitization to challenge harmful gender norms and promote sustainable change. Our Impact Through Tinyuka! (Ose!), RWAMREC works to: Train 60 teenage mothers aged 12–19, including young mothers living with disabilities, in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Provide start-up capital and kits to support their small businesses, primarily in the sale of fruits and vegetables. Facilitate psychosocial support and mental health services through partnerships with professional counselors. Train 60 fathers of teenage mothers and 60 adolescent fathers on gender equality, violence prevention, and positive masculinity. Mobilize local leaders, families, and the wider community to foster an environment of acceptance, support, and opportunity for teenage mothers. Why Gatsibo? Gatsibo District has the highest recorded teenage pregnancy rates nationally, fueled by poverty, limited access to reproductive health services, and prevailing gender inequalities. Tinyuka! (Ose!) is a timely and critical intervention to help break this cycle and offer a brighter future for teenage mothers and their children. Sustainability RWAMREC ensures sustainability by: Strengthening existing community structures and partnerships with local government, women’s organizations, and youth groups. Actively involving beneficiaries in project monitoring and evaluation. Promoting positive masculinities to shift social norms and guarantee longer-term community transformation. The project builds on RWAMREC’s proven success in similar initiatives, such as the Huye District project, and is expected to deliver lasting change for beneficiaries and the community at large. Together, we can help teenage mothers reclaim their future with confidence, dignity, and opportunity. Tinyuka! Ose! — Dare to Rise! Support their New Dreams Leave a one-time donation First name Last name Email Donate in the name of: Donation Purpose How did you hear about us? Enter the amount you wish to pay: € Donate Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Generation Gender is a multi-country program and partnership funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Young people are at the heart of the program, as catalysts for change and as a key target group. The partnership involves Rutgers International and a consortium composed of Equimundo, Sonke Gender Justice and ABAAD. In Rwanda, the Gen G coalition includes the Rwanda Men’s Resource centre (RWAMREC), Health Development Initiative (HDI) and the African Youth and Adolescent Network (AfriYAN) GENERATION G Imaginez un monde où vous pouvez être qui vous voulez. Des sociétés équitables en matière de genre et sans violence, où les jeunes femmes et hommes peuvent vivre pleinement leur diversité. C'est possible. Mais cela nécessite un changement majeur. Génération G vise à réaliser ce changement. Génération Genre est un programme et un partenariat multi-pays financé par le ministère néerlandais des Affaires étrangères. Les jeunes sont au cœur du programme, en tant que catalyseurs du changement et groupe cible clé. Ce partenariat implique Rutgers International et un consortium composé d'Equimundo, Sonke Gender Justice et ABAAD. Le consortium coordonne les efforts de sept coalitions nationales composées d'organisations locales de la société civile opérant dans différents pays, dont le Rwanda, l'Ouganda, l'Afrique du Sud, le Maroc, le Liban, la Jordanie et l'Indonésie. Au Rwanda, la coalition Gen G comprend le Centre de ressources pour hommes du Rwanda (RWAMREC), le ministère de la Santé Initiative pour le développement (IDH) et le Réseau africain des jeunes et des adolescents (AfriYAN). La coalition Gen G Rwanda travaille en étroite collaboration avec les jeunes et les organisations dirigées par des jeunes pour s'attaquer aux causes profondes de la violence sexiste et promouvoir la justice de genre, par le biais d'activités de formation transformatrices en matière de genre, d'initiatives de plaidoyer menées par des jeunes, de l'engagement de différents responsables, de dialogues intergénérationnels et de débats entre pairs en ligne et hors ligne, tant au niveau national que local. Grâce à un réseau de jeunes défenseurs des droits de l'homme motivés et compétents et à une société civile renforcée, il est possible d'influencer le changement et la mise en œuvre des politiques, ainsi que de susciter un soutien public à la justice de genre. Les voies et les objectifs à long terme de Génération Genre au Rwanda reflètent la théorie globale du changement et comprennent : 1. Soutien du public : Un nombre croissant de jeunes hommes et femmes se mobilisent pour promouvoir la justice de genre et prévenir la violence sexiste en ligne et hors ligne au Rwanda. 2. Changement de politique : les mécanismes de genre et autres institutions gouvernementales de haut niveau sont ouverts et adhèrent positivement aux commentaires des OSC et des communautés en faveur de politiques et de lois transformatrices en matière de genre et inclusives pour les jeunes. 3. Renforcement de la société civile : la société civile rwandaise a amélioré sa compréhension des mécanismes de formulation des politiques et utilise des données probantes pour agir en tant que moniteurs et défenseurs efficaces de la justice de genre, des lois et politiques transformatrices en matière de genre et inclusives pour les jeunes. Le travail de Génération G Rwanda vise également à refléter les principes du programme mondial qui sont : Approche transformatrice de genre (GTA), participation significative et inclusive des jeunes (MIYP), inclusion, ne pas nuire et responsabilité.

Join RWAMREC's movement to end gender-based violence. Take the pledge today and be part of the change. Together, we can create a safer, more equal world. TAKE THE PLEDGE The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is committed to fostering gender equality and ending gender-based violence (GBV) through transformative approaches that engage men and boys as allies. This year, 2024, during the 16 Days Of Activism Against GBV, we are proud to launch the Take the Pledge Against GBV campaign—a powerful call to action for individuals, especially men, to commit to building a violence-free society. By taking the pledge, you stand with RWAMREC in rejecting harmful gender norms and promoting positive masculinities that support equality and respect. Why Take the Pledge? To inspire change: Your commitment amplifies the message that GBV is unacceptable in any form. To lead by example: Show that men can be proactive champions of equality. To create impact: Small actions build stronger families, safer communities, and a brighter future for all. Name* Next

The Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) offers a rich online library of key resources on gender equality, GBV prevention, and positive masculinity. Explore our growing collection designed to inform, inspire, and support transformative change. Resources CENTRE Gender glossary Gender equality Gender equity Youth Engagement Gender Equality in Conventions and Laws All our RESOURCES Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.