14 May

Housing and Livelihood Support in Rusizi, Huye, Nyamasheke

SFR continues to make meaningful strides in improving the living conditions and economic resilience of vulnerable families across Rwanda. Through integrated shelter support and livestock-based livelihood programs, the organization is helping communities in Rusizi, Nyamasheke, and Huye Districts move from vulnerability towards stability and self-reliance. Safe and Dignified Housing for Vulnerable Families Access to safe housing remains one of the most critical foundations of human dignity and well-being. In response to this need, SFR has constructed and fully...

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07 May

Youth Empowerment Through Sustainable Beekeeping in Rwanda

Apiculture is proving to be a transformative pathway for youth empowerment and sustainable livelihoods in Rwanda. SFR is at the forefront of this change, equipping young people in Rusizi and Nyamasheke districts with modern beekeeping skills, improved hives, protective gear, and essential tools. This strategic investment is enabling youth to shift from traditional subsistence practices to profitable and environmentally sustainable apiculture. Across the Great Nyungwe Forest Belt, SFR has supported the establishment of two vibrant youth-led cooperatives with over...

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Amahoro Women Cooperative-Turning Fish Farming into Lasting Change in Huye District
06 May

Women-Led Fish Farming Initiative Transforms Lives in Huye District

This was more than just a harvest-it marked a turning point for dozens of women and their families in Huye District. In Huye District, Southern Province of Rwanda, members of Amahoro Women Cooperative gathered around their fish ponds with pride and excitement. With support from Strive Foundation Rwanda in partnership with the Human Help Network from Germany, they were harvesting the results of months of dedication, learning, and teamwork. What started as a small fish farming initiative has now grown...

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19 Oct

SFR Hands Over 11 Renovated Homes to Women Heads

Strive Foundation Rwanda hands over 11 fully renovated houses to vulnerable women-headed households from the Ingoro-Ihuje Ababyeyi Women’s Cooperative in the Tumba sector, Mpare cell of Huye District a cooperative supported by SFR to change its economic narrative. These houses were originally constructed with the support of the Human Help Network nearly 10 years ago as part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of women in the community. sfr-handover-renovated-houses-women-huye The renovation project not only renews the physical...

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09 Oct

SFR, with generous support from Trocaire, provided agricultural lime fertilizer

To enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability, Strive Foundation Rwanda, with generous support from Trocaire, provided agricultural lime fertilizer to three women-led cooperatives in Huye District: Amahoro, Dusange-Abandi-Mwiterambere, and Ingoro-Ihuje Ababyeyi. This initiative aims to improve soil fertility, a crucial factor in boosting crop yields for the upcoming agricultural season. By equipping these cooperatives with essential resources, Strive Foundation Rwanda seeks to foster food security and promote sustainable livelihoods for the women involved. sfr-women-cooperatives-agricultural-lime-distribution The provision of agricultural lime fertilizer not only...

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Good Governance
13 Feb

TRAINING OF ASRHR-Yewe Club Peer Educators and Champions on ASRHR  

SFR’s YEWE CLUB initiative is a platform meant to empowered and give the teenagers the opportunity to debate, play drama, play sketches, use songs and poems, home visits and group discussions about adolescent and sexual reproductive health and rights not only schools but also communities. YEWE CLUBS create a safety net that prevents teenage pregnancy in general since the Rwandan culture, sex remains a taboo and cannot be discussed in the families.   In partnership with the Human Help Network and close...

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23 Nov

SFR anchors its child protection initiatives in its robust child protection policy, ensuring a systematic and comprehensive approach to safeguarding children.

This policy serves as a compass, guiding the implementation across various programs that address many children’s needs. SFR offers psychosocial support through these programs, prioritizing children’s mental and emotional well-being and further promoting nutrition and sanitation practices, recognizing the intrinsic link between health and protection. For families in vulnerable situations, SFR emphasizes improved childcare techniques, proper infant feeding practices, and rigorous growth monitoring for children under five years old, ensuring their optimal physical and cognitive development. The organization also provides...

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