Our vision is to see a world in which every child in Rwanda and Burundi attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

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Child researchers are finalising their report in Kigali after leading data collection & analysis on child participation in decision-making. Since Aug 25, 117 child researchers have reached 1,154 children, 228 parents & 111 leaders across 4 districts. #ChildParticipation
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📚 SCHOOL YEAR 2025–2026 HIGHLIGHTS A look at how UWEZO Youth Empowerment supported children with disabilities through inclusive education, health & WASH, mental health, sports & recreation, and other interventions promoting rights, well-being, participation, and inclusion.
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This week, SCI joined @RefugeesRwanda, @rwandaemergency to welcome 366 Rwandan returnees with 265 children at Kijote TC from #DRCongo. In the general health and malnutrition screening, all new #MAM, #SAM cases are admitted in appropriate treatment plan. @RBCRwanda, @save_children
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Turitegura itangira ry'umwaka w'amashuri 2026-2027, Mubyeyi, wowe umwana wawe umuteguye ute? Umva uko wamufasha kugira ngo azatsinde neza. Umwana Wanjye Ishema Ryanjye!
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SCI and @REBRwanda have started a 5-day workshop to develop an Accelerated Learning Programme for overage out-of-school children. Teachers create practical tools to help children catch up on primary education for all grades and subjects. @savethechildren, @Rwanda_Edu, #ZeroOOSC
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Our quarterly newsletter is out! Read how our work is improving the lives of children and their families in development and humanitarian settings. 👉 Read the newsletter and learn more about the impact we are making together: mailchi.mp/5090681122ed/save…
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SCIRwanda took part in welcoming 406 #Rwandanreturnees from #DRC at the border post. The operations consisted in screening the arrivals, including 276 children, for #Ebola and other health risks before being taken to Nyarushishi Transit Centre. @RwandaEmergency, @RefugeesRwanda
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More than 100 child researchers with and without disabilities have begun a three-day data collection exercise on meaningful child participation in @KireheDistrict, @BureraDistrict, @RuhangoDistrict and @Nyarugenge districts, and Mahama Refugee Camp. #ChildLedResearch
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A closing event for a month-long Children’s Camp for over 100 Burundian refugee children in @HuyeDistrict. Through cultural and recreational activities, children learnt, developed their talents, built new skills and fostered positive behaviours. @RwandaEmergency @RefugeesRwanda
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Shifting power to children starts with evidence they lead! @SCIRwanda , @cvtrwanda , and @uwezorwanda_ today launched a research design workshop on meaningful child participation in the districts of @BureraDistrict, @KireheDistrict, @Nyarugenge, and @RuhangoDistrict.
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Participants will learn to generate credible evidence that highlights barriers and opportunities for meaningful child participation, informing policy and programme changes.
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Next step: child researchers will lead data collection and validation, then organise and lead evidence-based advocacy and campaign activities.
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Save the Children Rwanda & Burundi retweeted
Icyambere ni Amakuru
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Happening now in @BureraDistrict , An Inclusive Employment Dialogue is bringing together district leaders, private sector representatives, and young persons with disabilities to discuss opportunities and barriers to accessing employment. @SCIRwanda @EUinRW @ncpdrwanda
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Great field visit with @lkrakauer to interventions supporting children and families: the Low-Cost Clinic, happy former out-of-school 11yo girl, community centre, our partner @uwezorwanda_ . Thank you for taking the time to see life-changing interventions firsthand.
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Today, @SCIRwanda , @RwandaEmergency , @RefugeesRwanda and partners concluded #WorldBreastfeedingWeek in Mahama Refugee Camp. The campaign reached over 48,000 people, promoting breastfeeding through mobile clinics, counselling, community outreach and health facility sessions.
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As a parent, I am delighted to attend the 18th National Children Summit at the @RwandaParliamnt, where children from across the country are gathering to share their ideas, aspirations, and solutions under the theme, "I am the Future." Their voices matter because they are helping shape 🇷🇼Rwanda's tomorrow. Thanks @Rwanda_Child for the invitation. #EjoNiNjye
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The 18th National Children Summit has brought together 567 child delegates from across #Rwanda, alongside government officials and development partners, for a national conversation on issues affecting children. Great space to be in & learn so much. #EjoNiNjye #IAmTheFuture
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