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Introduction The Rwanda Men Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Rwandan non-governmental organization, working to promote gender equality, and positive masculinities and engaging men to eliminate all forms of men’s violence against women and children. The vision of RWAMREC is a Rwandan peaceful society where women and men share roles and responsibilities of raising families and governing society in equality and respect of human rights. RWAMREC’s distinctive and innovative mission is to promote gender equality through the reconstruction of a non-violent identity of men, the adoption of healthy masculine behaviors and men’s empowerment to be positive and supportive partners, role models for other men and change agents in promoting healthy families and women’s socio-economic development, eradication of sexual and gender-based violence, positive fatherhood and men’s health in Rwanda. As part of the Generation Gender coalition in Rwanda, RWAMREC collaborates with partners to advocate for gender justice and empower youth and civil society organizations. Context and justification The Generation Gender program aims to foster gender justice across seven countries, including Rwanda. In Rwanda, the coalition, comprising RWAMREC, the Health Development Initiative (HDI), and the African Youth and Adolescents Network on Population and Development – Rwanda Chapter (AfriYAN Rwanda), works to address gender inequality and combat genderbased violence (GBV). Our advocacy focuses on four key areas: engaging men in promoting gender equality, combating sexual harassment, advocating for LGBTIQ rights, and addressing harmful cultural practices. Creating four impactful visual stories that address the coalition's four advocacy priorities serves as a powerful tool for concise yet emotionally resonant messaging. These stories have the potential to ignite engagement and stimulate discussions on the platforms of the Gen G Rwanda coalition. At this end, RWAMREC would like to recruit a qualified consultancy firm or individual consultants to produce four visual impact stories documenting the progress of Generation G Rwanda. Overall objective The consultancy seeks to produce four visual impact stories aligned with Generation G Rwanda's advocacy priorities. These stories aim to showcase project achievements, raise awareness, and support evidence-based advocacy. Specific objectives: ● Document visual impact stories highlighting success stories in each advocacy priority. ● Capture interviews and testimonies illustrating project impacts and changes at the grassroots level. ● Cover project events and produce raw footage and photographs. Scope of the work The consultancy involves documenting visual impact stories and best practices through trained and non-trained young individuals. The tasks include collecting achievements, conducting interviews, and producing four visual impact stories with subtitles in English. Tasks of the consultants ● Meeting with GenG team for an introductory meeting ● Shoot achievements and success stories from project interventions. ● In coordination with Gen G communication staff, film interviews with various stakeholders, including trained youth, community leaders, and impacted individuals. ● Produce four visual impact stories in Kinyarwanda with English subtitles, each not exceeding five minutes. Methodology ● Interview selected interviewees for the visual impact stories who will include trained youth, artists, community leaders and non-trained youth, and other individuals impacted by the project, ● Visit the project sites and collect interviews on the positive impacts of the program on aligning with the advocacy areas. ● Coordinate with the coalition communication to develop the visual impact stories scripts and storyboard to be used in the stories; ● Perform appropriate video filming and shoot interviews with the Projects’ major beneficiaries and stakeholders. ● The videos should have subtitles translated in English. ● Each impact story video shall not exceed 5 minutes. Deliverables ● Visual impact story scripts and storyboards to be used in the videos; ● 4 copies of the visual impact stories (not exceeding 5 minutes each) in Kinyarwanda with subtitles in English. ● Provide all raw footages acquired during the shooting of all 4 visual impact stories video ● Production of still photographs on covered events Requirements and qualifications a) Requirements ● Having at least 3 certificates of good completion in the production of documentary films ● Having at least 3 samples of previously completed documentaries in non-profit organizations, CSOs or social enterprises. b) Qualifications for required experts The following qualifications and experience are required: ● Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or arts; ● At least 3 years work experience in producing documentary films; ● Have a good work experience background in communication and gender equality or Sexual and Gender-Based violence; ● Strong knowledge of information digitalization or documentation of activities nationally (and globally is an advantage); ● Ability to cover project interventions selected for these visual stories and events, shoot on the field, edit and record them for documentary film and articles; Evaluation criteria Criteria Score 1 Methodology 30 2 Work plan 10 3 Qualification and skills 30 4 Financial proposal 30 Total 100 Timeframe Production of four impact stories will occur throughout the year, divided based on included activities. Procedures for submission of proposals The candidates are encouraged to submit the following documents, not later than 17th April 2024 at 4:00 pm local time: technical proposal outlining an indicative methodology, timeline, and delivery dates; financial proposal; detailed CVs, including 2 references, and samples of a similar work done for a previous assignment. Applications should be addressed to the RWAMREC Executive Director at the following address: YYUSSA PLAZA Kimironko Tel-Cellular: +250 788315140; E-mail: info@rwamrec.org. Late bids will not be accepted. Done at Kigali, On Apr 4, 2024

RWAMREC through its projects budgets would like to hire the Service Provider for Supply of Printing services and Promotional materials in RWAMREC for 1-year contract renewable. RWAMREC invites eligible bidders to submit bids for Supply of Printing services and Promotional materials in RWAMREC as indicated in details in the tender document. Tender Documents in English may be obtained from RWAMREC upon presentation of proof payment of a non-refundable fee of five thousand Rwandan francs (5.000 RWF) to RWAMREC account No:00040-0283644-49 opened in Bank of Kigali. Tender Documents may be obtained on any working day from 14th March 2024, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time at RWAMREC Secretariat office. All bids shall be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of One hundred thousand Rwandan francs (100,000 Rwf). Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed to the Internal Tender committee Secretary. Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in 3 copies one of which is the original must reach the front secretariat offices at RWAMREC office located in Gasabo District, Kimironko Sector, not later than 27th March 2024 at 10:00 AM local time. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at RWAMREC Conference room 27th March at 10:30 AM local time. The Outer envelope should clearly indicate the tender name and title. Done at Kigali on 13/03/2024

KANKINDI SANDRINE IS RWAMREC'S BEST EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2022. As the year came to an end, we conducted a three-day reflection and team-building staff retreat in Rubavu District to revisit the year’s activities, achievements and the way forward. Kankindi Sandrine was named the best employee of the year at the end of the retreat. Mrs. Sandrine got the greatest number of votes from the staff, since she outperformed expectations in her department. Sandrine is a skilled and passionate employee who takes charge of observing time. Her drive for improvement has been constant throughout her career.

MUKASHEMA MARIE IS RWAMREC'S BEST EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2023. As the year ended, we conducted a three-day reflection and team-building staff retreat in Rubavu District to revisit the year's activities, achievements, and the way forward. Mukashema Marie was named the best employee of the year at the end of the retreat. Mrs Mukashema got the most votes from the staff since she outperformed expectations in her department. Her outstanding performance and constant drive for improvement have been evident throughout her career, making her a true inspiration to all. Let us all strive to follow her example and work towards achieving excellence in our respective fields.

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The Bandebereho  programme — meaning “role model”  in Kinyarwanda — continues to show remarkable, long-term impacts in Rwanda. A six-year follow-up study published in eClinicalMedicine  reveals that the programme not only reduces intimate partner violence (IPV)  and child physical punishment  but also improves maternal and child health, mental health, and couple relationships , demonstrating sustained transformation years after the intervention ended. ( Read the study ) About the Bandebereho Programme Co-developed by the Rwanda Men’s Resource Center (RWAMREC)  and partners, Bandebereho is a gender-transformative programme  engaging men and their partners to promote: Non-violent, respectful couple relationships Father engagement in caregiving and reproductive health Reduction of intimate partner and child violence Improved maternal and child health The programme consists of 15 participatory sessions  for couples that encourage reflection on gender norms, communication, decision-making, and caregiving responsibilities. Key Findings at Six-Year Follow-Up The six-year follow-up study assessed over 2,000 participants  (1,003 men and 1,021 women) who took part in the original trial (2013–2015). Compared to the control group, participants in the intervention group experienced: 1. Reductions in Violence Women  were significantly less likely to report physical, sexual, economic, and emotional IPV in the past year. Men and women  reported lower use of physical punishment with their children. The reductions in violence ranged from 16 percentage points for sexual IPV  to 21 percentage points for emotional IPV , with differences slightly smaller than at the 21-month follow-up but still substantial. 2. Health and Family Outcomes Contraceptive Use:  Men in the intervention group reported greater use of modern contraception. Women's reports showed a positive trend but were not statistically significant. Maternal Health:  Women attended slightly more antenatal care (ANC) visits , and both men and women reported increased men’s accompaniment to ANC visits . Mental Health:  Both women and men in the intervention group reported lower rates of depressive symptoms , and men reported less harmful alcohol use . 3. Relationship and Household Dynamics Greater sharing of childcare and household tasks , particularly among men. Men were less likely to make final decisions alone  regarding household income, expenses, and childbearing decisions; women's reports trended similarly. Women continue to spend more time on household tasks than men, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to redistribute unpaid care work. Discussion and Implications The study demonstrates that Bandebereho’s short-term intervention produced long-lasting effects  on family violence, health, and relationships. Notably: The programme reduced IPV and violent child discipline six years later — longer than any other similar programme  evaluated globally. Emotional and economic violence , often overlooked in interventions, showed sustained reduction. Improvements in mental health, alcohol use, and couple communication  suggest that programmes targeting gender norms and relationship skills can have broad and enduring benefits. Some challenges remain: violence and gendered household inequality, while reduced, persist. This highlights the need for continued programming and adaptations, including greater focus on equitable distribution of household responsibilities. Bandebereho’s success underscores the importance of: Engaging both men and women  in interventions Addressing gender norms and power dynamics Focusing on the transition to fatherhood  as a transformative period The programme’s holistic approach — supporting parents in their couple and parent–child relationships — is likely key to the sustained impact. Next Steps and Research Opportunities Further research could explore: Individual trajectories of violence and behavior change over time Mechanisms behind improvements in child discipline and mental health Concordance between men’s and women’s reports on household tasks and decision-making Adaptation and scale-up of the programme in new contexts Acknowledgements and Funding This six-year follow-up study was made possible thanks to the women and men who participated , RWAMREC facilitators , and the team at Laterite Ltd.  Funding was provided by Echidna Giving Fund, Grand Challenges Canada, and the Oak Foundation . The writing of the manuscript was supported in part by Echidna Giving Fund and Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. Data Access:  Researchers may request access for secondary analysis by contacting KD ( K.doyle@equimundo.org ). Declaration of Interests:  Some authors were involved in the development and implementation of Bandebereho; funding for the study and related work was provided by philanthropic organizations. Conclusion The Bandebereho programme demonstrates that short-term, gender-transformative interventions with parents can achieve sustained reductions in family violence, improve health outcomes, and foster more equitable relationships six years later . By engaging both men and women, emphasizing the benefits of fatherhood, and addressing gender norms, the programme offers a model for long-term, scalable change. Read the full study:   eClinicalMedicine – Bandebereho Six-Year Follow-Up