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Rwanda Men's Resource Centre joins regional leaders in Addis Ababa to explore the future of African-led philanthropy. The 10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference (EAPC), held from 16–20 June 2026 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, brought together philanthropists, civil society practitioners, intermediaries, and funders from across the region under the theme Anchoring Systems in an Era of Transition. Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) was represented by Gisèle Umutoniwase, Director of Programs, who participated throughout the conference. The conference is organised by the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), of which RWAMREC is a proud member. As an EAPN member organisation, RWAMREC's presence at the EAPC was not that of a passenger observing the conversation from the sidelines, but of a partner helping to shape it — part of a network of regional actors working together to name what is changing in African civil society funding, share what is working, and build the connections that allow civil society to remain grounded during uncertain times. The Capital Story Is Not What It Seems The conference arrived at a genuinely pivotal moment. A consistent message across sessions was that the funding environment has fundamentally shifted — and that waiting for it to return to what it was is not a strategy. US foreign aid has contracted sharply. Major global health funds have made significant cuts to their replenishment cycles. For organisations dependent on international donor flows, the pressure is real and immediate. Yet the capital story is more complex than a narrative of scarcity alone. High-net-worth assets held across Africa and remittances flowing into Sub-Saharan Africa now surpass both official development assistance and foreign direct investment. The challenge, as speakers and practitioners made clear, is not the absence of capital — it is the absence of architecture to mobilise it toward civil society. One session reframed fundraising itself: not as a reporting obligation or a necessary inconvenience, but as a distinct organisational function — one driven by purpose, relationship, and emotional connection. For gender justice organisations, this matters. The case for engaging men and boys as allies, for transforming norms around masculinity and violence, is not always legible within conventional grant logic. Telling it well, and to the right people, is part of the work. Africa's underrepresentation in global climate finance also surfaced as a structural injustice with direct implications for civil society resourcing. The continent bears the majority of climate change's consequences while receiving a fraction of climate investment. Domestic instruments — including Rwanda's own green taxonomy — were highlighted as promising signals of a shift toward African-led financial architecture. The Infrastructure That Makes Collaboration Possible If the first thematic thread was about where capital comes from, the second was about how it moves — and what gets lost in transit. Over 300 collaborative giving vehicles exist globally, with more than 130 designed to benefit Africa. Yet the majority of African practitioners participating in conference sessions were unaware most of these existed. Awareness, it turns out, is one of the simplest and most overlooked barriers to collaboration. Cross-border giving mechanisms drew particular attention. Existing instruments allow African organisations to access US tax-advantaged donations without establishing a US legal entity — a pathway with real potential for organisations working to diversify beyond traditional grant funding, yet one that remains significantly underutilised across the region. The sessions also surfaced a tension that many in the room recognised: intermediary organisations — women's funds, regranting mechanisms, community-governed platforms — often provide the only first funding available to grassroots actors that larger funders will not resource. Yet these same intermediaries operate on project funding that covers programmes while leaving institutional operations chronically underfunded. The infrastructure that holds the ecosystem together is itself precarious. The Localization Gap: Between Commitment and Transfer The conference's closing thematic day confronted one of the most persistent gaps in the international development sector: the distance between what donors say about localization and what actually reaches local organisations. Despite years of international commitments — including the Grand Bargain's 25% direct funding target — direct funding to local actors declined to 3.6% in 2024. The commitments exist. The structural transfer of governance authority, budget lines, and decision-making has not followed. Rather than leaving delegates with the problem, sessions offered practical tools: asset-based approaches that start from what organisations already hold, live power mapping exercises applied to real partnership dynamics, and due diligence passporting frameworks designed to reduce the repetitive compliance burden placed on local organisations by multiple funders simultaneously. A masterclass on philanthropic operating models closed the conference with an unusually honest question: most organisations, it suggested, have never consciously chosen their structure. They have inherited it — from founding conditions, early funders, or accumulated habit. For organisations considering growth or regional expansion, this is worth sitting with. Rwanda in the Room Beyond the formal programme, the conference created space for the kind of relationship-building that rarely happens through email. Gisèle Umutoniwase connected with funders, intermediaries, and peer organisations from across East Africa, representing RWAMREC's work on gender-transformative programming, male engagement, and community-based approaches to ending gender-based violence. RWAMREC also joined a broader Rwanda delegation gathering at the margins of the conference, which included a meeting with the Rwandan Ambassador to Ethiopia — a reminder that Rwandan civil society, and RWAMREC's role within the EAPN network specifically, is an increasingly visible and valued presence in regional philanthropy spaces. What This Means Going Forward The 10th EAPC did not offer easy answers. But it offered something perhaps more valuable: a clear-eyed picture of a landscape in transition, and a community of practitioners determined to navigate it together. For RWAMREC, the insights gathered — on sustainable financing models, collaborative infrastructure, localisation tools, and organisational design — will feed into the organisation's continued growth as a regional hub for male engagement and gender justice across Rwanda and Francophone Africa, and into its ongoing engagement as an active EAPN member shaping the future of African civil society funding. For more information about RWAMREC's programmes and work, visit www.rwamrec.org. Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Kigali-based NGO and EAPN member organisation working to engage men and boys as allies in ending gender-based violence and promoting positive masculinity across Rwanda and beyond.

22–26 June 2026 | Lusaka, Zambia This week, RWAMREC is represented at the inaugural African Feminist Care Academy, a landmark five-day convening hosted in Lusaka, Zambia, by FEMNET, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), UN Women, and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Our Project Coordinator, Aline Umutesi, joins advocates, researchers, and Women's Rights Organisations (WROs) from across the African continent in one of the most timely feminist learning spaces to emerge in the region. Why the Care Economy Is Central to RWAMREC's Mission At RWAMREC, we work from a foundational conviction: that gender equality cannot be achieved without transforming the norms, structures, and relationships that govern daily life at home and in the community. For over two decades, our programmes — including BANDEBEREHO, KATAZA, and IGIRE MUGORE — have engaged men, women, and families in challenging the gendered divisions of labour that shape who does what, for whom, and at what cost. The care economy sits at the heart of that work. In Rwanda, women spend an average of 3.7 hours per day on unpaid care work in urban areas and 3.3 hours in rural areas — compared to just one hour for men. This gap is not a private household matter. It is a structural inequality produced by decades of policy choices, social norms, and economic systems that treat women's reproductive labour as invisible, natural, and free. RWAMREC's gender-transformative approach directly challenges those assumptions by engaging men as active partners in care — not as helpers, but as equally responsible members of households and communities. The African Feminist Care Academy deepens this analysis. By grounding care in feminist political economy, social reproduction theory, and Pan-African feminist thought, the Academy reframes care not as a welfare issue, but as a matter of public investment, democratic accountability, and economic justice. What the Academy Offers Spanning five days, the Academy takes participants through a rigorous and transformative learning journey: Day One opens with feminist analysis and feminist macroeconomic frameworks — building the conceptual foundation for understanding care as a political and economic category. Day Two reframes care through social reproduction theory, exploring how care sustains economies while remaining structurally undervalued. Day Three turns toward feminist alternatives: what would care systems look like if designed through a Pan-African feminist lens, rooted in Ubuntu, solidarity, and collective wellbeing? Day Four moves into advocacy strategy — equipping participants with the tools to influence national and regional care agendas. Day Five closes with reflection and the award of certificates. This structure reflects something RWAMREC deeply believes in: that building feminist movements requires not only emotional solidarity, but rigorous analytical capacity. Women's Rights Organisations need the language of macroeconomics just as much as the language of care — because the decisions that shape women's lives are made in finance ministries and budget frameworks, not only in households. RWAMREC's Voice in a Pan-African Conversation Rwanda's experience is directly relevant to the conversations unfolding in Lusaka. Our country has made significant strides in women's political representation and gender policy, yet the gendered distribution of unpaid care work remains deeply entrenched. RWAMREC's evidence base — drawn from the BANDEBEREHO randomised controlled trial and our ongoing community programmes — demonstrates that when men are meaningfully engaged in caregiving, the outcomes are transformative: reduced intimate partner violence, improved maternal and child health, and stronger family wellbeing. This is precisely the kind of evidence the Care Academy is designed to translate into advocacy. As the concept note rightly observes, proven approaches remain fragmented and underutilised — not for lack of solutions, but because the connection between evidence and decision-making is too often broken. RWAMREC's participation at this Academy reflects our commitment to ensuring that Rwandan and East African voices contribute to the Pan-African policy agenda on care. A Note from Aline Umutesi Care is the invisible foundation that sustains our economies and societies. Transformative change begins when we stop treating care as an individual burden and recognise it as a collective responsibility shared by the state, communities, markets, and households. Looking Ahead RWAMREC returns from Lusaka not only with strengthened analytical frameworks, but with expanded networks across the African feminist care ecosystem. We will be integrating the insights from this Academy into our ongoing advocacy, programme design, and communications — bringing a sharper care economy lens to how we tell stories, build partnerships, and engage policymakers. Care is not women's work. It is everyone's responsibility — and it is a public good that demands public investment. That is the message we carry from Kigali to Lusaka, and back again. The African Feminist Care Academy (22–26 June 2026) is convened by FEMNET, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), UN Women, and IDRC/Canada. RWAMREC participated through Project Coordinator Aline Umutesi. Learn more about RWAMREC's gender-transformative programmes at www.rwamrec.org

Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) iramenyesha abantu bose ko ifite ibikoresho bitandukanye ishaka kugurisha binyuze muri cyamunara rusange. Aho ibikoresho biherereye Abifuza kubisura bazabisanga ku biro bikuru bya RWAMREC biherereye: Akarere ka Gasabo Umurenge wa Kimironko Akagari ka Bibare Umudugudu wa Inyamibwa Hafi y'Isoko rya Kimironko, mu nyubako ya YUSSA PLAZA, igorofa rya kabiri. Itariki n'amasaha yo gusura ibikoresho Abifuza kugura ibi bikoresho bazemererwa kubisura: Itariki: 9 Nyakanga 2026 Igihe: Guhera saa sita z'amanywa (12:00) kugeza saa kumi z'amanywa (16:00). Igihe cya cyamunara Cyamunara izatangira saa 16:10 ku munsi wo gusura ibikoresho. Icyitonderwa: Uwegukanye cyamunara azatwara ibikoresho byose biri muri lote yatsindiye. Urutonde rw'ibikoresho biri muri cyamunara No. Igikoresho Umubare 1 Mudasobwa (Computer) 37 2 Mucapyi (Printer) 12 3 Imashini itanga amazi (Water Dispenser) 1 Ibyitonderwa RWAMREC ifite uburenganzira bwo kutemera ibiciro byatanzwe igihe biri munsi y'agaciro ntarengwa kagenwe kuri ibyo bikoresho. Uwegukanye cyamunara agomba kwishyura amafaranga yose angana n'agaciro k'ibyo yaguze kuri konti ya RWAMREC ASBL No. 100001175984, bitarenze amasaha 24 uhereye igihe cyamunara yarangiriye. Ibikoresho byaguwe bigomba gutwarwa bitarenze amasaha 48 nyuma yo kwishyura. Bikorewe i Kigali, ku wa 18 Kamena 2026 Fidele RUTAYISIRE Umuyobozi Nshingwabikorwa RWANDA MEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE (RWAMREC)

Date: 22 June 2026Expected Start Date: 1 August 2026 RWAMREC is Hiring a Communication Officer 1. About RWAMREC The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming harmful masculinities and promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond. RWAMREC envisions a peaceful society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality, respect, and social justice. RWAMREC’s mission is to promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, research, and service delivery. Through its programmes and partnerships, RWAMREC engages men and boys as allies for gender equality while supporting women’s rights, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting social justice. 2. Position Overview RWAMREC seeks a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Communication Officer to strengthen the organization’s visibility, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and digital presence. The Communication Officer will develop and implement communication strategies that effectively showcase RWAMREC’s programmes, campaigns, partnerships, research, advocacy initiatives, and organizational impact at national, regional, and international levels. The position will support the production of high-quality multimedia content, including written stories, photography, graphic design, videos, podcasts, social media content, reports, newsletters, and campaign materials. The Communication Officer will also contribute to knowledge management by ensuring communication products, digital assets, and organizational information are documented, archived, analyzed, and disseminated. The position requires strong skills in digital communication tools, social media management platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, analytics platforms, and knowledge management systems. 3. Reporting Line The Communication Officer will be a full-time staff member of RWAMREC and will report directly to the Communication Manager. The Officer will work closely with programme teams, monitoring and evaluation staff, administration and finance teams, consultants, partners, donors, media professionals, and other stakeholders. 4. Roles and Responsibilities A. Strategic Communication Support the development and implementation of RWAMREC’s communication strategy and annual communication plans. Ensure consistency of organizational branding, messaging, and visibility. Support advocacy, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Contribute to organizational positioning efforts. B. Digital Communications and Social Media Manage RWAMREC’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms. Develop and implement content calendars. Create, schedule, publish, and monitor digital content. Track performance and prepare social media analytics reports. Support audience engagement and online community management. C. Content Development Produce and edit communication materials, including: Success stories and human-interest stories Blogs and articles Press releases Newsletters Fact sheets Case studies Campaign materials Annual reports and advocacy products Ensure communication products meet RWAMREC quality and branding standards. Edit and proofread materials developed by programme teams. D. Photography, Videography and Multimedia Document programme activities through photography and videography. Produce and edit videos, documentaries, interviews, reels, podcasts, and promotional content. Develop multimedia materials for campaigns and advocacy initiatives. Maintain RWAMREC’s multimedia archive. Ensure informed consent is obtained, documented, and properly managed through standardized consent forms, respecting ethical communication standards. E. Media Relations and Visibility Maintain relationships with journalists and media organizations. Coordinate media coverage of events and campaigns. Draft press releases and media advisories. Organize media engagements, interviews, and press conferences. Monitor and document media coverage. F. Website Management Manage and update RWAMREC’s website. Publish stories, blogs, news updates, reports, and communication materials. Monitor website performance and support SEO improvements. G. Knowledge Management and Data Management Support organizational knowledge management systems. Maintain communication archives, databases, media libraries, and digital repositories. Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and programme achievements. Contribute to reporting and dissemination of organizational knowledge products. H. Event Communication and Campaigns Support communication planning for events, trainings, webinars, conferences, and campaigns. Coordinate branding and promotional activities. Develop communication materials before, during, and after events. I. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Track communication indicators and performance metrics. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual communication reports. Analyze website, social media, media coverage, and campaign data. Provide recommendations to improve communication effectiveness. J. Other Responsibilities Support programme teams in meeting donor visibility requirements. Represent RWAMREC in communication-related forums and networks when required. 5. Qualifications and Skills Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or related fields. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, digital storytelling, web management, or related fields. Experience in social media management, digital analytics, content development, website management, and newsletters. Graphic design and multimedia skills (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) are an advantage. Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English required; French is an advantage. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail. Commitment to gender equality, human rights, and social justice. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. 6. What We Offer RWAMREC provides a supportive, inclusive, and empowering working environment. The successful candidate will benefit from: A one-year renewable contract, subject to performance and funding availability, with a three-month probationary period. Eighteen (18) days of annual leave per year, in addition to official public holidays. A gender-transformative workplace committed to equality, human rights, and social justice. Professional growth, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities. Exposure to national, regional, and international advocacy initiatives. Collaboration with organizations and networks working on gender equality, including MenEngage Alliance. A dynamic workplace that values innovation, teamwork, creativity, and diversity. 7. Application Process Interested candidates should submit: Signed cover letter. Updated and signed CV. Portfolio or link to communication samples (Google Drive/Dropbox). Contact details of one professional reference. Applications should be submitted online by 6 July 2026 at 5:00 PM CAT. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 8. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding Statement RWAMREC is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We encourage qualified women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. RWAMREC is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and gender-transformative workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, discrimination, bullying, and gender-based violence. All employees are expected to uphold RWAMREC’s safeguarding, child protection, and workplace conduct policies. Done in Kigali, Rwanda 22 June 2026

Zainab Iradukunda is a young refugee from Burundi living in Rwanda and serving as a Growth Guide under the KATAZA Programme at Mahama Camp. This is her story, in her words. When I was a child, I believed that being a refugee meant I had fewer opportunities than other young people. I thought that because I had been forced to leave my home country, my dreams and ambitions would always be limited. Today, I know that this is not true. Living in Rwanda has shown Zainab Iradukunda something she had not expected: that refugees can build skills, create opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to their communities — when they are given the chance. She completed high school in Computer Science and joined the KATAZA Programme, where she received training and support that enabled her to help other young refugees — especially young women and persons with disabilities — access opportunities for economic empowerment. Supporting Refugees to Become Self-Reliant Mahama Camp is home to more than 50,000 refugees. Through her role as a Growth Guide, Zainab supports fellow refugees from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and other countries to develop business ideas and connect with financial institutions and SACCOs. Many programmes that promote financial inclusion do not always reach refugee communities. However, the KATAZA Programme intentionally included refugees and connected us with opportunities that can help us become self-reliant. A Shift in Mindset Living in Mahama, a refugee camp with more than 50,000 refugees, presents many challenges. Different cultures and experiences sometimes contribute to harmful social norms and gender-based violence. Through training provided by RWAMREC under the KATAZA Programme, Zainab learned the importance of gender equality, positive masculinity, and power sharing in the household. These lessons transformed my own mindset and equipped me to support positive change within my refugee community. Central to that shift was her understanding of women’s economic role. One of the biggest changes in my life was realising that entrepreneurship and income-generating activities are not only for men. Before, I believed that a woman’s role was mainly limited to household responsibilities. Today, I understand that women can be entrepreneurs, leaders, and decision-makers. This realisation has strengthened my confidence and inspired me to help other young women pursue their ambitions in business through the KATAZA Programme. Transformation Is Possible Every day, Zainab witnesses what that change looks like in practice. Every day, I witness positive changes in Mahama Camp. I see families resolving conflicts, men supporting their wives’ businesses, and young women gaining confidence to participate in economic activities. While challenges remain, these changes show that transformation is possible when people are given the right opportunities and support. What makes her most proud, she says, is helping young refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women to access finance. Many have lost economic opportunities because of displacement, but through the KATAZA Programme they are rebuilding confidence and creating new pathways toward financial independence and growth. Until Everyone Is Safe On World Refugee Day, Zainab’s message is direct: As we mark World Refugee Day, I encourage people everywhere to recognise the talent, resilience, and potential that exists within refugee communities. When refugees are given opportunities, they do not only transform their own lives — they also transform the communities around them.

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Fidèle Rutayisire — Founder and Executive Director of the Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) — joined the LEAP Africa Dissemination Webinar Series 2.0 as a panellist for its second edition, Who Gets to Lead? Gender, Power, and Political Decision-Making in Africa. The webinar brought together researchers, policymakers, gender advocates, and practitioners from across the continent to interrogate a question that goes far beyond representation in numbers: who actually holds power, who has access to it, and whose interests are served when decisions are made. The conversation we need Convened by LEAP Africa and streamed live on Zoom and YouTube, the session drew on emerging research on women's political participation in Nigeria, situating it within a broader continental and global frame. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, Executive Director of Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), with panel contributions from Abosede George-Ogan (WILAN Global, Nigeria), Wanjiku Thiga (Gears for Change Initiative, Kenya), and Fidèle Rutayisire (RWAMREC, Rwanda). The session was moderated by Zigwai Tagwai, founder of Zaza Development Initiative. The webinar's framing was deliberately structural. Rather than defaulting to the familiar metrics of seats held and quotas met, it asked what representation without influence actually looks like — and what it would take to move from formal access to substantive political power. RWAMREC's perspective: men as part of the solution Fidèle Rutayisire's participation reflects a dimension of this debate that is too often absent from mainstream gender and governance conversations: the role of men in enabling or obstructing women's political leadership, and the institutional norms of masculinity that make politics a hostile space for women in the first place. RWAMREC's work across Rwanda and the wider region has long held that gender equality in leadership is not a women's issue alone. Political gatekeeping, party financing structures, and the social equation of leadership with masculinity are mechanisms sustained by men — and they can only be transformed with men actively engaged in dismantling them. Rwanda's record of over 63% women in parliament did not emerge from goodwill alone; it was the product of deliberate constitutional architecture, gender quotas, and a political culture shaped by strong civic society pressure — including the sustained work of organisations like RWAMREC in shifting the norms that determine who communities accept as leaders. The panel discussion explored Rwanda as a case study: what drove the change, and what are its limits. It examined the role of women's associations and civil society in Rwanda's post-1994 transformation, the critiques of representation achieved within a constrained political context, and what lessons are genuinely transferable — and which are not — to countries like Nigeria and Kenya operating under very different conditions. From policy to practice Across the panel, discussion returned to the gap between policy commitments and implementation realities. Kenya's 2010 Constitution contains some of the continent's strongest gender provisions, including the two-thirds gender principle — a provision that has never been enforced. Nigeria, despite significant activity in women's leadership development, ranks 143rd out of 144 countries on political empowerment according to the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report. These are not failures of individual ambition. They are failures of political will, party culture, and institutional design. Innovative strategies — women's political caucuses, mentorship pipelines, independent campaign financing, digital advocacy, and male allyship — were discussed as part of a more honest reckoning with what systemic change actually requires. Why RWAMREC's voice matters in this space RWAMREC's participation in a continental forum of this calibre underscores something important: gender equality in governance is not achieved by working with women in isolation. It requires transforming the structures that men built, the cultures that men maintain, and the institutions that continue to treat leadership as a masculine domain. That is the work RWAMREC has been doing for over two decades — and it is precisely the kind of evidence-based, norm-challenging perspective that conversations like this one need.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 27–30 May 2026 The MenCare Changemaker Summit is a landmark global initiative organized by Equimundo and WOW – Women of the World, bringing together more than 100 influential leaders from civil society, governments, academia, media, culture, and the private sector to develop practical solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing men, boys, and masculinity around the world today. The summit forms part of a two-year global journey aimed at building a world where caring manhood becomes the new normal.Fidele Rutayisire was selected as one of the global MenCare Changemakers and invited to contribute to the Men's Health and Health for All Action Track, alongside leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the world. The action track was organized in partnership with Global Action on Men's Health and focused on addressing the persistent and often overlooked health inequalities affecting men and boys globally. Advancing the Global Conversation on Men's Health During the first two days of the summit, participants in the Men's Health Action Track examined evidence showing that men, particularly poor and marginalized men, often experience poorer health outcomes and shorter life expectancy due to a combination of structural inequalities, harmful gender norms, limited access to health services, and inadequate public policies. Discussions emphasized that improving men's health is not a competing agenda with women's health but rather an essential component of achieving health and wellbeing for all. The group reached several important conclusions and agreed on a roadmap for collective action over the next fifteen months: Reframe the global narrative on men's health as a public health and social justice issue. Develop practical guidance for policymakers to create and implement effective men's health policies. Equip healthcare professionals with tools and approaches that better engage men and boys in health services. Launch a global public awareness campaign communicating a simple but powerful message: "You are seen, and your health matters." These solutions will be further developed and refined before the MenCare Changemakers reconvene in Melbourne, Australia, in 2027. Changemakers in men’s health for track Sharing Rwanda's Experience in Engaging Men in Care Work On the final two days of the summit, participants attended a range of workshops, learning sessions, site visits, and public dialogues exploring how caring masculinities can contribute to healthier families, communities, and societies. A highlight of the summit was Fidele Rutayisire's participation as a panelist in a session on Men and Care. During the discussion, he shared RWAMREC's experience implementing the internationally recognized Bandebereho Program, which engages men as caring fathers, supportive partners, and champions of gender equality. Fidele Rutayisire, RWAMREC Executive Director at the MenCare Changemaker Summit. Drawing on nearly two decades of RWAMREC's work in Rwanda, he highlighted how engaging men in caregiving and unpaid care work has contributed to: Improved family relationships and communication; Increased men's participation in childcare and household responsibilities; Reduced intimate partner violence; Better maternal and child health outcomes; Stronger gender equality within households and communities. The discussion generated significant interest among participants from different regions of the world who were eager to learn from Rwanda's experience and the evidence generated through Bandebereho. Fidele Rutayisire speaking during the Men and Care panel discussion at the MenCare Changemaker Summit. Strengthening RWAMREC's Global Leadership Participation in the MenCare Changemaker Summit provided an important opportunity for RWAMREC to contribute to global conversations on men's health, care work, and gender equality while building new partnerships with international leaders and organizations working to transform harmful gender norms. The summit reaffirmed RWAMREC's belief that engaging men and boys is essential for creating healthier families, advancing women's rights, promoting positive masculinity, and building more equitable societies. Reflecting on the experience, Fidele Rutayisire stated: The summit demonstrated that around the world, many of the challenges facing men and boys are interconnected. By promoting caring masculinities, supporting men's wellbeing, and encouraging men's active participation in care work, we can create positive outcomes not only for men themselves but also for women, children, families, and entire communities. Rwanda has valuable lessons to share, and we also have much to learn from our global colleagues. As the MenCare Changemaker Journey continues toward the next global summit in Australia in 2027, RWAMREC remains committed to contributing African perspectives, evidence, and innovation to the global movement for gender equality and caring masculinities. Fidele Rutayisire, Gary Barker and other change makers at the Rio Summit. Together, we can build a world where caring manhood is the new normal.

St. Michael School was one of the businesses and institutions selected to participate in the Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the Private Sector project, implemented by RWAMREC with support from GIZ Rwanda. Following the training, teachers reflected on practical ways to promote gender equality and create a safer environment for all students. One of the key initiatives they introduced was the creation of a dedicated girls' room where female students can manage menstruation with dignity, privacy, and comfort. The space provides support to girls during their menstrual periods and helps ensure that menstruation does not become a barrier to learning. The teachers also recognized the importance of preventing sexual harassment within the school community. To raise awareness and foster a culture of respect, they displayed anti-sexual-harassment posters throughout the school premises, making it clear that harassment is unacceptable and informing students and staff about appropriate behavior and reporting mechanisms. Inspired by the positive action taken by St. Michael School, RWAMREC developed a set of anti-sexual-harassment posters and signs that organizations can freely download and display in their workplaces, schools, and institutions. Through this initiative, RWAMREC aims to support more organizations in creating safe, respectful, and gender-responsive environments for everyone.

Equipping CHW supervisors, health center heads, and sanitation officers with gender-transformative skills in Burera, Gakenke, and Musanze From 20 to 22 May 2026, the Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) successfully conducted a three-day training on Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA) for 100 health system actors across three districts in Northern Rwanda. The training, held under the Bandebereho Scale-Up Project, targeted newly recruited Community Health Worker (CHW) supervisors, heads of health centers, and hygiene and sanitation officers at sector level in Burera, Gakenke, and Musanze Districts. What Are Gender Transformative Approaches and Why Do They Matter? Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA) are strategies that go beyond addressing the symptoms of gender inequality — they actively challenge and change the social norms, power dynamics, and structures that drive it. In the context of community health, GTA equips health workers to address the root causes of gender-based violence (GBV), promote healthier family relationships, and build more equitable communities. For frontline health actors such as CHW supervisors and health center leaders, understanding GTA is essential. These individuals are often the first point of contact for families and communities facing GBV, poor health outcomes linked to gender inequality, and harmful social norms. When health workers are trained in GTA, they become powerful agents of change at the community level. About the Training: Who Was Involved and What Was Covered? The three-day Bandebereho Scale-Up GTA training brought together 100 participants, including: Newly recruited Community Health Worker (CHW) supervisors Heads of health centers Hygiene and sanitation officers at the sector level The training aimed to equip these key actors with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to support and sustain gender-transformative programming in their communities. Participants engaged with practical tools and frameworks to integrate gender equality principles into their daily work — from home visits to community health campaigns. A Call to Expand: Including Security Personnel in Future GTA Trainings One of the most significant outcomes of the training was a recommendation from participants themselves. At the close of the three days, participants called for security personnel to be included in future GTA trainings, specifically: Staff from the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) Officers from the Rwanda National Police Personnel from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) This recommendation reflects a growing recognition that GBV response is not the responsibility of health workers alone. Security forces interact regularly with GBV survivors and perpetrators, and their ability to respond in a gender-sensitive, trauma-informed way is critical to effective community-level GBV prevention and response. District Leadership Commends RWAMREC's Work At the closing ceremony, the District leader delivered remarks commending RWAMREC for the relevance and quality of the Bandebereho Scale-Up programming. The leader called on all participants to actively support CHWs in their ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and healthier family relationships within their villages — a call to action that underscores the importance of multi-level commitment to gender-transformative change. The Bandebereho Scale-Up Project: Transforming Communities Across Rwanda This training is part of RWAMREC's broader Bandebereho Scale-Up Project, which works to engage men and boys as partners in promoting gender equality, improving maternal and child health outcomes, and reducing GBV across Rwanda. By working through existing health system structures — including CHWs and health center leadership — the project ensures that gender-transformative approaches are embedded into community health delivery at scale. Looking Ahead With 100 newly trained health actors now equipped with GTA knowledge and tools, RWAMREC and its partners are strengthening the foundation for a more gender-responsive health system in Northern Rwanda. The call to include security forces in future trainings signals an important next step — broadening the circle of change to ensure that every actor who interacts with vulnerable community members is equipped to do so with a gender lens. Stay connected with RWAMREC's work: Follow us on our social media channels or visit rwamrec.org for updates on the Bandebereho Scale-Up Project and other programs.

International Family Day — May 15, 2026 | Gakenke, Rwanda Jean de Dieu believed a man's duty ended at the field. Clarisse carried the weight of the home alone. Then came Bandebereho — and everything changed. On International Family Day, RWAMREC shares their story from Gakenke, Rwanda. In the hills of Gakenke District, a man once believed that stepping into a kitchen would cost him his dignity. Today, he cooks willingly — and calls it love. Every year on May 15th, the world celebrates the International Day of Families — a moment to reflect on what families need to truly thrive: safety, equality, respect, and shared responsibility. At RWAMREC, we mark this day not with slogans, but with stories. Stories of real people who had the courage to change. This is the story of Jean de Dieu Munyabuhoro, 38, and his wife Clarisse Mujawimanzi, 32, from the Gakenke District — a couple married for nine years whose journey of transformation captures exactly why RWAMREC's work matters. The Weight Clarisse Carried Alone Like many couples in their community, Jean de Dieu and Clarisse began their marriage shaped by deeply embedded gender norms. He was Catholic; she was Protestant from the ADEPR church. The religious difference created friction. But it was the unspoken rules about what men do and what women do that defined — and divided — their home. Jean de Dieu worked the fields with Clarisse. When they returned home, his work, he believed, was done. I would sit down to eat the food she had prepared, go out to collect fodder for our livestock, and later meet other men to socialize and drink. I believed that household chores were entirely her duty — as if she were a machine. — Jean de Dieu Munyabuhoro, Gakenke District When he came home and found something undone, he didn't ask questions. He spoke harshly. When Clarisse told him the workload was too much, he shut her down: Do you expect me, a man, to cook, fetch water, wash the children, or sweep the house? My job is to cultivate and find fodder for the animals. The rest is your work and that of the children. — Jean de Dieu, recalling his former beliefs He also feared the judgment of his neighbors. Being seen in the kitchen felt like public humiliation. "If someone saw me cooking," he admits, "they would laugh at me, saying I was a food lover, a glutton, or a big eater. If anyone found me washing a child, they would think I had been bewitched." Meanwhile, Clarisse lived in quiet exhaustion. Her church held overnight prayer programs — gatherings central to her faith. Before leaving, she had to cook food that could last several days, prepare everything the children would need, and still carry the worry home with her into the sanctuary. Even during prayers, my heart was never at peace because I kept worrying about home. — Clarisse Mujawimanzi, Gakenke District What Is Bandebereho — and Why Does It Matter? Jean de Dieu and Clarisse's lives changed when they began attending RWAMREC's flagship program: Bandebereho. Bandebereho means "role model" in Kinyarwanda — and that is precisely what the program sets out to create. Launched by RWAMREC in 2013, Bandebereho is Rwanda's leading gender-transformative program for couples and parents. Unlike programs that focus only on women, Bandebereho engages men as allies and change-makers. Using fatherhood as an entry point, it works with parents of young children through small group sessions led by trained community health workers. Couples explore shared caregiving, joint decision-making, non-violent communication, sexual and reproductive health, and family finances — together. Bandebereho is not classroom theory. It is community-embedded and deeply practical. Participants go home, try what they have learned, and return to reflect. Change happens session by session, conversation by conversation. A six-year randomized controlled trial — one of the most rigorous studies of any gender program in sub-Saharan Africa — documented lasting reductions in intimate partner violence, greater male involvement in antenatal care, improved mental health, and measurable shifts toward more equitable households. To date, Bandebereho has reached over 40,000 couples and 600,000 people across Rwanda, and is now being integrated into the country's national health system — with a goal of reaching 80,000 additional couples by 2027. Sessions That Changed Everything When Jean de Dieu began attending Bandebereho, something shifted. Not dramatically, not overnight. But session by session, the walls he had built around his role as a man began to crack. "After attending the sessions, my mindset completely changed," he says. "I realized that caring for the family is a shared responsibility. Supporting my wife does not make me less of a man. It strengthens our relationship and sets a good example for our children, who will one day build their own families." Clarisse describes how the change took shape at home: Sometimes, after returning from the sessions, we would sit together and discuss what we had learned, then try to apply it at home. This transformation did not happen in a single day but grew gradually as we continued to attend the sessions and practice what we learned. — Clarisse Mujawimanzi Today, Clarisse can attend a two- or three-day church prayer program without a flicker of anxiety about what she has left behind. Because what she has left behind is a husband who shows up. My husband now cooks, takes the children to school, fetches water, feeds the livestock, washes the clothes, and keeps the house clean. He does it willingly, and it has become part of our daily life together. — Clarisse Mujawimanzi, Gakenke District When the Community Pushed Back The road was not without obstacles. Some neighbors watched Jean de Dieu's transformation with suspicion and mockery. They hadn't attended the sessions. They hadn't changed. And in communities where rigid norms are enforced collectively, a man who steps out of line becomes a target. They mocked me, saying that I was now doing women's work and acting like a child because I attended free sessions. But when I looked at the benefits — taking better care of my family, communicating with my wife, making joint decisions, managing our money wisely instead of wasting it in bars, and feeling more love and peace at home — I knew I had made the right choice. — Jean de Dieu Munyabuhoro, Gakenke District Rather than retreating, Jean de Dieu became an advocate. He told his neighbors the program "brings many blessings" and encouraged them to join. He turned his own change into a catalyst for others. Clarisse, too, faced pressure — but her anchor was the tangible progress she could see in their daily life: Before the program, when I got money, I used to spend it however I wanted — buying clothes for myself or the children, or helping my relatives without discussing it with my husband. Now we plan together and use our money for what benefits the whole family. This has helped us make real progress, such as buying a piece of land and livestock. — Clarisse Mujawimanzi, Gakenke District A Family Rebuilt on Partnership Jean de Dieu and Clarisse are not a fairy tale. They are a real couple in Kabeza Village who did the hard, unglamorous work of unlearning — of questioning what they had been taught, disagreeing with their neighbors, and choosing to show up for each other differently. Their story illustrates what RWAMREC has always believed: men are not the problem to be worked around — they are part of the solution. When men are given the tools and the space to reflect, to question, and to step into true partnership, entire families are transformed. And when families change, communities follow. Jean de Dieu closes with a message that deserves to echo far beyond Gakenke: I sincerely thank RWAMREC, the community health workers, and the local leaders who have supported us throughout this journey. I wish that the Bandebereho program continues to expand so that many more couples can benefit as we did. I always encourage other men to join Bandebereho and to take an active role in caregiving — working hand in hand with their wives by cooking, cleaning, fetching water, helping the children with school, and caring for livestock for the well-being of their families. — Jean de Dieu Munyabuhoro, Gakenke District This International Family Day, Be the Change. RWAMREC's Bandebereho program is transforming families across Rwanda — one conversation, one couple, one community at a time. If you believe that gender equality begins at home, and that men can be allies rather than obstacles, we invite you to learn more, share this story, and support our work. 🔗 www.rwamrec.org 📧 info@rwamrec.org

Driving Measurable Change in Rwanda The RWAMREC Annual Report 2025 highlights a year of scalable, evidence-based impact advancing gender equality and preventing violence across Rwanda. In 2025, RWAMREC worked at the intersection of community transformation and national systems, delivering results that are both measurable and sustainable. From households to policy level, the organization continues to demonstrate that engaging men and transforming gender norms leads to lasting change. Impact at Scale: Reaching Communities Across Rwanda RWAMREC’s work reached people across 24 districts, combining direct engagement with large-scale awareness efforts: 41,742 people directly reached through programs and community activities 47,742 individuals engaged including couples, youth, refugees, and institutional actors 440 persons with disabilities included, ensuring inclusive programming 3.7 million people reached indirectly through media, advocacy, and digital engagement Participants became agents of change, promoting gender-equitable norms within families and communities. Addressing One of Rwanda’s Most Pressing Challenges RWAMREC’s work responds to persistent inequalities: 37% of women in Rwanda have experienced physical violence 23% have experienced sexual violence 46% of ever-married women have experienced partner violence These realities are rooted in deeply entrenched gender norms, which RWAMREC addresses through gender-transformative approaches that engage men as part of the solution. Bandebereho: A Proven Model for Transforming Families At the core of RWAMREC’s impact is Bandebereho, a flagship program engaging fathers and couples to promote positive masculinities and healthy, equitable relationships. Proven Results 60% reduction in emotional intimate partner violence 53% reduction in economic violence 35% reduction in sexual violence 32% reduction in physical violence The program also: Increased men’s involvement in childcare and antenatal care Improved mental health for both men and women Strengthened communication and shared decision-making within couples 2025 Delivery 28,634 parents trained through structured 17-week sessions 617 Community Health Workers trained 3,012 local leaders engaged Bandebereho is now integrated into Rwanda’s national health system, positioning it for national scale. Beyond One Program: A Portfolio Driving Change RWAMREC’s impact extends across multiple sectors: Economic Empowerment – Kataza Operates in 15 districts Expands access to finance for women and youth Promotes equitable financial decision-making and entrepreneurship Edutainment for Behavior Change – Twubakane Reached tens of thousands through radio storytelling Pilot results show: 40% decline in violence 90% improved relationships 85% improved communication Health Equity and Inclusion Projects in districts like Musanze and Karongi Address barriers to care for women and persons with disabilities Promote equitable access to essential health services From Communities to Systems: National Influence In 2025, RWAMREC strengthened its role as a national and policy-level actor: Contributed to the launch of the National Strategy for Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality Integrated male engagement indicators into the national health monitoring system (RHMIS) Participated in global platforms such as CSW69 These milestones demonstrate RWAMREC’s ability to translate community-based impact into systemic change. A Model Built on Evidence, Efficiency, and Trust RWAMREC combines strong program performance with organizational accountability: Over 90% of expenditure directed to program delivery New Strategic Plan 2025–2028 finalized Strengthened safeguarding and data protection systems This ensures that investments translate into real, measurable outcomes for communities. How Change Happens: A Multi-Level Approach RWAMREC’s model works across four levels: Individuals: engaging men, women, and youth Households: strengthening relationships and shared responsibilities Communities: shifting norms and mobilizing leaders Institutions: influencing policies and systems The result is a network effect, where change spreads from families to communities and into national systems. Why RWAMREC Matters Now At a time when global progress on gender equality remains fragile, the RWAMREC Annual Report 2025 demonstrates that: Violence can be reduced through proven interventions Gender norms can change at scale Engaging men is essential for sustainable equality RWAMREC’s work shows that change is not only possible—it is visible, measurable, and replicable. Explore the Full Report

1. Organizational Background The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting gender equality through positive masculinities and male engagement approaches aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) in Rwanda. RWAMREC works across four key programmatic areas: Community Empowerment and Sustainability Peaceful and Healthy Families Child Support and Youth Mentorship Institutional Capacity Development Diversity, inclusion, and gender justice are integrated as cross-cutting themes throughout all RWAMREC programs. RWAMREC currently operates in 23 districts across Rwanda’s four provinces. 2. Kataza Project Context and Rationale Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in advancing gender equality through strong national policies and institutional frameworks, gender inequalities persist at the household level. Unequal power relations, restrictive gender norms, and gender-based violence continue to undermine women’s agency, decision-making power, and access to economic opportunities. The Rwanda MSME Financing Program, implemented by the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) under the Kataza Project, seeks to increase access to finance for small enterprises while ensuring that young women and families benefit from expanded economic opportunities. Within this framework, RWAMREC integrates the Journey of Transformation (JoT), a gender-transformative approach designed to engage couples in dialogue and reflection on: Gender norms Shared decision-making Household communication Non-violent relationships This is delivered through a structured twelve-week training curriculum. Through this initiative: Approximately 2,700 couples will participate in the JoT curriculum; and A wider group of approximately 18,500 participants will be reached through the financial inclusion component of the Kataza Program across 15 districts. Evidence indicates that financial inclusion alone does not automatically result in equitable household relationships or improved family well-being. Where restrictive gender norms and unequal power dynamics persist, economic empowerment interventions may fail to produce sustainable improvements and may even increase the risk of household conflict or GBV. In this context, RWAMREC seeks to conduct: A baseline assessment to establish the initial conditions of participating households and examine how financial access interacts with gender relations, household decision-making, and GBV risks; and An end-line assessment to measure changes over time and assess the impact of the Journey of Transformation approach. The findings from the baseline assessment will inform program implementation and establish benchmarks for measuring change. The end-line assessment will generate rigorous evidence on outcomes achieved, contributing to learning, accountability, and future program design. 3. Purpose of the Baseline and End-Line Assessment The overall purpose of the assessments is to establish pre-intervention and post-intervention evidence on household dynamics, gender norms, financial decision-making, and GBV risks among couples participating in the Kataza Project. Specific Objectives The assessment aims to: Establish baseline data on couples’ attitudes and practices related to: Household decision-making Economic management Division of unpaid care work Assess prevailing gender norms related to: Women’s financial leadership Asset ownership and control Men’s participation in domestic responsibilities Examine how access to finance interacts with: Household gender dynamics; and Risks of gender-based violence Identify key enablers and barriers influencing whether financial access leads to equitable and cooperative household relationships. Develop measurable indicators to assess the impact of the Journey of Transformation curriculum within the financial inclusion context throughout the project lifecycle. Measure changes between baseline and end-line assessments to determine the outcomes and impact of the JoT curriculum among treatment and comparison groups. Generate evidence on the added value of the gender-transformative approach and provide recommendations for: Scale-up Adaptation Future programming 4. Scope of Work RWAMREC seeks to engage a qualified consultancy firm or individual consultant to conduct both the baseline and end-line studies using a rigorous mixed-methods approach. Study Design The study will adopt a quasi-experimental design comparing: Couples participating in the Journey of Transformation curriculum; and Couples benefiting from financial access initiatives but not participating in the JoT curriculum. This design will enable RWAMREC to: Assess whether JoT contributes to improved gender relations beyond the effects of financial inclusion alone; and Measure the magnitude of change between baseline and end-line. Key Responsibilities The consultant will work closely with RWAMREC’s MELI Manager to: Finalize the study design and methodology for both assessments Develop and refine quantitative and qualitative data collection tools Train enumerators and supervise field data collection for both rounds Conduct data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation Produce a comprehensive baseline assessment report Produce a comprehensive end-line assessment report, including comparative analysis of change Present findings and recommendations to RWAMREC and project stakeholders 5. Methodology Both the baseline and end-line assessments will use a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches applied consistently across both rounds to enable valid comparison. 5.1 Quantitative Survey A structured household questionnaire will be administered digitally using KoBoToolbox. To ensure confidentiality and reduce response bias: Each partner (husband and wife/partner) will be interviewed separately. The same questionnaire and protocol will be used during the end-line assessment to enable rigorous before-and-after comparison. Survey Modules The survey will include modules on: Household demographics Household decision-making and financial management Gender norms and attitudes Division of unpaid care work Partner support and communication Experiences and perceptions of gender-based violence 5.2 Qualitative Data Collection Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) will be conducted during both baseline and end-line phases to provide deeper insights into: Gender norms and social expectations Household communication and conflict resolution Perceptions of financial empowerment Barriers to equitable household practices At the end-line stage, qualitative inquiry will additionally explore: Mechanisms and pathways of change; and How and why transformation occurred (or did not occur) at household level. 6. Key Deliverables The consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs: 6.1 Inception Report Including: Detailed study methodology and evaluation design for both phases Data collection tools and sampling framework Panel tracking and attrition management plan Detailed work plan and implementation timeline 6.2 Refined Data Collection Tools Including: Household survey questionnaire Focus Group Discussion guides Enumerator training materials 6.3 Data Collection and Analysis Including: Supervision of field data collection Data cleaning and validation Statistical and thematic analysis of findings 6.4 Baseline Assessment Report A comprehensive report including: Baseline indicators and findings Analysis of household gender dynamics and economic management Gender norms and GBV risk analysis Identification of barriers and enablers to equitable household practices Recommendations for strengthening program implementation 6.5 End-Line Data Collection and Analysis Including: Supervision of end-line field data collection using the same tools and protocols as the baseline Panel data tracking and attrition reporting Data cleaning and validation Statistical and thematic analysis, including difference-in-differences or equivalent comparative analysis 6.6 End-Line Assessment Report A comprehensive report including: End-line indicators and findings Comparative analysis of change between baseline and end-line for treatment and comparison groups Assessment of the added value of the JoT curriculum on household gender transformation Analysis of equity, inclusion, and differential outcomes by: Gender Age Geographic area Key lessons learned and recommendations for future programming and scale-up 6.7 PowerPoint Presentations Baseline Presentation Summary of: Key findings Insights Recommendations End-Line Presentation Summary of: Key outcomes Comparative findings Strategic recommendations 6.8 Datasets Baseline Raw dataset Cleaned/final dataset End-Line Raw dataset Cleaned/final dataset 7. Qualifications and Skills The consultant or consulting firm should possess the following qualifications: A Master’s degree in: Development Studies Gender Studies Social Sciences Economics Statistics Public Policy Or related fields At least 10 years of proven experience conducting: Research studies Program evaluations Gender equality assessments Economic empowerment or GBV-related evaluations Strong expertise in: Quantitative and qualitative research methods Survey design Statistical analysis Qualitative data analysis Longitudinal and difference-in-differences analysis Demonstrated experience in: Gender-transformative programming Male engagement approaches Household-level research Financial inclusion programs Community development initiatives Proven experience conducting: Baseline and end-line evaluations Panel data management Attrition analysis Excellent analytical and report-writing skills Fluency in: English Kinyarwanda 8. Evaluation Criteria Criteria Score Methodology 30 Work Plan 10 Qualifications and Experience 30 Financial Proposal 30 Total 100 Note: Any candidate scoring below 42 out of 70 (equivalent to 60%) in the technical evaluation will not qualify for the financial evaluation stage. 9. Duration of the Consultancy The consultancy assignment will be conducted over a period of six (6) months: Baseline Phase June – August 2026(Approximately three months) Activities include: Inception Data collection Analysis Reporting End-Line Phase January – March 2027(Approximately three months) Activities include: End-line data collection Comparative analysis Final reporting The exact timing of the end-line phase will be determined in consultation with RWAMREC’s MELI Manager based on the implementation timeline of the program. 10. Procedure for Submission of Proposals Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents: Technical Proposal A proposal outlining: Proposed methodology Work plan Timeline for both baseline and end-line phases Maximum length: 4 pages Financial Proposal A financial proposal covering both phases: Maximum length: 1 page Currency: Rwandan Francs (RWF) Inclusive of all applicable taxes Curriculum Vitae (CV) Including: At least two professional references CVs of any additional consultants involved in the assignment Sample of Previous Work At least one example of similar work conducted previously, such as: Evaluation reports Research studies Preferably involving both baseline and end-line components Submission Details Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director of RWAMREC and submitted electronically with the subject line: “Baseline and End-Line Assessment on Household Gender Transformation within the Kataza Project” Submission Address RWAMRECYYUSSA Plaza, KimironkoTel: +250 788 315 140Email: info@rwamrec.org Only complete applications submitted before 01 June 2026 will be considered. Done at Kigali, 11 May 2026 Fidèle RUTAYISIREExecutive Director, RWAMREC