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 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.

The Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Program (GEWEP) empowers 173,000 vulnerable women and girls across Rwanda’s Southern Province through economic and social initiatives. To prevent backlash and SGBV, the program actively engages men, couples, community activists, and local leaders. RWAMREC leads male engagement efforts using the Journey of Transformation, community activism, and partnerships with opinion leaders to foster lasting gender equality. GEWEP GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM It is known that development programs aiming at empowering vulnerable women are likely to increase the risk of sexual and gender based violence, as a form of backlash by men and communities. To prevent such risk, the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Program in Rwanda-known as GEWEP- has been consistently engaging men and local leaders, in order to create a conducive environment for rural women to be economically empowered, able to take decision about their income and live a life which is free from violence. The program is implemented in all districts of the Southern Province and aims at empowering socially, economically and politically 173,000 vulnerable women and girls. With funding from the Norwegian Government, the GEWEP program is coordinated by CARE Rwanda, and implemented in collaboration with a consortium including African Evangelical Enterprises (AEE), Pro-femmes Twese Hamwe and the Rwanda Men’s Resource centre (RWAMREC). While AEE and Pro-femmes focus mainly on the women’s empowerment component through the Village Saving and Loan Associations (known as VSLAs), RWAMREC is in charge of engaging the women’s husbands, in order to promote gender equality and prevent SGBV. RWAMREC does this using the three following approaches: 1- the Journey of Transformation (JoT), which is a 17-week-long training program for couples. Women in VSLAs and their husbands are taken through different sessions, in which they learn how to challenge rigid gender roles and norms, to create a more equal relationship among spouses and a healthier and ultimately more prosperous family; 2- the Community Activism Model: some women and men trained through the JoT are selected to become Community Activists (CAs) and receive extra gender training. They become a network of local activists able to sensitize their communities about basic concepts in gender and power, and who can support other families in conflict resolution. The CAs - together with other couples in the communities reached out by them-create Men Engage Clubs at the local level, to keep discussing and addressing cases of family conflict and SGBV within their own communities. 3- Opinion leaders, including local leaders and religious leaders are also regularly engaged at the local level, to make sure they support the work of the CAs and the ME clubs, in fighting and prevent SGBV. By working with men and community members, RWAMREC intends to challenge social and gender norms that might hamper the results of women’s empowerment initiatives. By engaging men, RWAMREC has the important task to ensure that women's empowerment is supported by their own husbands, families, and communities. Gender equality becomes everyone’s concern and business and can be sustained over time! TESTIMONIES GEWEP BOOKLET

Faces of Change is a Human Library of positive masculinities and gender equality—an evolving archive of the voices and stories shaping Rwanda and the world toward equity, care, and dignity for every person. FACES OF CHANGE Faces of Change is a Human Library of positive masculinities and gender equality—an evolving archive of the voices and stories shaping Rwanda and the world toward equity, care, and dignity for every person. Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici. David & Jeanne d'Arc - Bandebereho Testimony Lire la vidéo Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiez le lien Lien copié

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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!

Health Systems Strengthening for Eye Health À propos du projet Le RWAMREC est fier de présenter le projet « Engager les hommes pour l'égalité des sexes dans le secteur privé », une initiative ambitieuse visant à transformer les cultures d'entreprise et à soutenir l'autonomisation économique des femmes au Rwanda. Ce projet reconnaît que pour combler l'écart entre les sexes, il est crucial d'impliquer activement les hommes comme alliés : employeurs, collègues, partenaires et chefs d'entreprise. Bien que le Rwanda soit en tête du classement mondial en termes de représentation des femmes au parlement, les inégalités entre les sexes demeurent marquées dans le secteur privé. Les femmes sont confrontées à des taux de participation plus faibles, à des écarts salariaux, à une sous-représentation aux postes de décision et à des obstacles à l'entrepreneuriat. Ce projet s'attaque à ces problèmes en travaillant directement avec les entreprises, les entrepreneurs et le grand public afin de remettre en question les normes néfastes et de créer des environnements de travail sensibles au genre. Notre approche Le RWAMREC est fier de présenter le projet « Engager les hommes pour l'égalité des sexes dans le secteur privé », une initiative ambitieuse visant à transformer les cultures d'entreprise et à soutenir l'autonomisation économique des femmes au Rwanda. Ce projet reconnaît que pour combler l'écart entre les sexes, il est crucial d'impliquer activement les hommes comme alliés : employeurs, collègues, partenaires et chefs d'entreprise. En utilisant l'approche transformatrice de genre éprouvée du RWAMREC, le projet permettra de : Engager les PDG, les propriétaires et les équipes de haute direction de 50 entreprises de taille moyenne pour créer des environnements de travail plus inclusifs et plus équitables. Offrir une formation ciblée aux employés pour faire évoluer les normes et les attitudes sur le lieu de travail, en promouvant des espaces plus sûrs et plus favorables aux femmes. Soutenir les femmes entrepreneures et leurs maris pour remettre en question les normes traditionnelles de genre et renforcer la compétitivité des entreprises féminines. Mener des campagnes de sensibilisation du public par le biais de la radio, de la télévision et des médias sociaux pour inspirer un changement sociétal plus large dans les attitudes à l’égard de l’égalité des sexes dans les entreprises. Le projet se concentrera sur la ville de Kigali (Gasabo et Nyarugenge) et le district de Musanze, où sont basées de nombreuses entreprises de taille moyenne et femmes entrepreneurs. The impact of Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the private sector À la fin du projet, RWAMREC vise à atteindre : De meilleures conditions de travail pour les femmes salariées dans 20 entreprises activement engagées. Les femmes entrepreneures autonomes sont mieux soutenues par leurs partenaires pour prospérer en affaires. Des champions masculins reconnus au sein des entreprises qui militent en faveur de politiques et de pratiques sensibles au genre. L’engagement du public à travers des campagnes médiatiques a atteint 98 % des auditeurs de radio et 80 % des téléspectateurs au Rwanda. Mobilisation sur les réseaux sociaux avec des influenceurs promouvant une masculinité positive et l'autonomisation économique des femmes. Durabilité RWAMREC garantit que l'impact du projet durera au-delà de son échéancier de 18 mois en : Former des groupes de champions masculins au sein des entreprises pour soutenir les efforts de plaidoyer. Aider les entreprises à intégrer des politiques sensibles au genre dans leurs opérations. Établir des partenariats solides avec la Fédération du secteur privé (PSF) et le Business Professionals Network (BPN) pour institutionnaliser les pratiques d’égalité des sexes dans l’ensemble du secteur privé. Grâce à une collaboration continue, au mentorat et au plaidoyer, le projet contribuera à favoriser un environnement commercial dans lequel les femmes et les hommes peuvent s’épanouir de manière égale. When men and women work together as equals, businesses grow stronger and communities flourish. Together, let's transform the private sector for gender equality!

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Discover what is positive masculinity and its role in promoting gender equality in Rwanda's private sector with RWAMREC. ENGAGING MEN FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR À propos du projet Le RWAMREC est fier de présenter le projet « Engager les hommes pour l'égalité des sexes dans le secteur privé », une initiative ambitieuse visant à transformer les cultures d'entreprise et à soutenir l'autonomisation économique des femmes au Rwanda. Ce projet reconnaît que pour combler l'écart entre les sexes, il est crucial d'impliquer activement les hommes comme alliés : employeurs, collègues, partenaires et chefs d'entreprise. Bien que le Rwanda soit en tête du classement mondial en termes de représentation des femmes au parlement, les inégalités entre les sexes demeurent marquées dans le secteur privé. Les femmes sont confrontées à des taux de participation plus faibles, à des écarts salariaux, à une sous-représentation aux postes de décision et à des obstacles à l'entrepreneuriat. Ce projet s'attaque à ces problèmes en travaillant directement avec les entreprises, les entrepreneurs et le grand public afin de remettre en question les normes néfastes et de créer des environnements de travail sensibles au genre. Notre approche Le RWAMREC est fier de présenter le projet « Engager les hommes pour l'égalité des sexes dans le secteur privé », une initiative ambitieuse visant à transformer les cultures d'entreprise et à soutenir l'autonomisation économique des femmes au Rwanda. Ce projet reconnaît que pour combler l'écart entre les sexes, il est crucial d'impliquer activement les hommes comme alliés : employeurs, collègues, partenaires et chefs d'entreprise. En utilisant l'approche transformatrice de genre éprouvée du RWAMREC, le projet permettra de : Engager les PDG, les propriétaires et les équipes de haute direction de 50 entreprises de taille moyenne pour créer des environnements de travail plus inclusifs et plus équitables. Offrir une formation ciblée aux employés pour faire évoluer les normes et les attitudes sur le lieu de travail, en promouvant des espaces plus sûrs et plus favorables aux femmes. Soutenir les femmes entrepreneures et leurs maris pour remettre en question les normes traditionnelles de genre et renforcer la compétitivité des entreprises féminines. Mener des campagnes de sensibilisation du public par le biais de la radio, de la télévision et des médias sociaux pour inspirer un changement sociétal plus large dans les attitudes à l’égard de l’égalité des sexes dans les entreprises. Le projet se concentrera sur la ville de Kigali (Gasabo et Nyarugenge) et le district de Musanze, où sont basées de nombreuses entreprises de taille moyenne et femmes entrepreneurs. The impact of Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the private sector À la fin du projet, RWAMREC vise à atteindre : De meilleures conditions de travail pour les femmes salariées dans 20 entreprises activement engagées. Les femmes entrepreneures autonomes sont mieux soutenues par leurs partenaires pour prospérer en affaires. Des champions masculins reconnus au sein des entreprises qui militent en faveur de politiques et de pratiques sensibles au genre. L’engagement du public à travers des campagnes médiatiques a atteint 98 % des auditeurs de radio et 80 % des téléspectateurs au Rwanda. Mobilisation sur les réseaux sociaux avec des influenceurs promouvant une masculinité positive et l'autonomisation économique des femmes. Durabilité RWAMREC garantit que l'impact du projet durera au-delà de son échéancier de 18 mois en : Former des groupes de champions masculins au sein des entreprises pour soutenir les efforts de plaidoyer. Aider les entreprises à intégrer des politiques sensibles au genre dans leurs opérations. Établir des partenariats solides avec la Fédération du secteur privé (PSF) et le Business Professionals Network (BPN) pour institutionnaliser les pratiques d’égalité des sexes dans l’ensemble du secteur privé. Grâce à une collaboration continue, au mentorat et au plaidoyer, le projet contribuera à favoriser un environnement commercial dans lequel les femmes et les hommes peuvent s’épanouir de manière égale. When men and women work together as equals, businesses grow stronger and communities flourish. Together, let's transform the private sector for gender equality!

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!

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