On this day of remembrance, we stand with the people of Rwanda to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and recognize the strength of survivors. @WFP remains committed to supporting Rwanda’s journey of resilience, dignity and hope. #Kwibuka32 #NeverAgain 🕯️

Today, we stand in solidarity with #Rwanda on the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We commend Rwanda’s resilience and visionary leadership, which have made the country a beacon of hope. #Kwibuka32 📹@FatmataLSesay

Applications for #IgniteChallenge4 are now closed. A big thank you to all the agrifood ventures who applied to Ignite Challenge 4.0, we’re excited to review all your submissions and begin the next phase. #EcosystemBuilding #AgrifoodRwanda

Nearly 70,000 metric tons of WFP food assistance - enough to feed around 4 million people for a month - is currently affected by disruptions to maritime shipping. WFP is racing to adapt supply chains on land and sea. Hear from our Head of Supply Chain, Corinne Fleischer ⤵️

If you’re a young innovator building a growth-stage agrifood venture in #Rwanda, the #IgniteChallenge4 is 🔛, don’t wait. Apply! What you get: 💰Up to 24,000 funding ✍️Technical support 👩‍💻Expert coaching to scale your business ⏰Deadline: April 4th, 2026. bit.ly/IGNITEChallenge4

Still have questions about Ignite Challenge 4.0? We’ve answered the most common ones, from eligibility and program structure to the application process. Explore the FAQs and get ready to submit your application before 4th April. 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/IgNxteChallenge4 #IgniteChallenge4 #AgrifoodRwanda 1/2

400+ smallholder farmers, especially youth & women, will gain skills, grow businesses, and access green jobs in @GatsiboDistrict. Excited about what the new CRCSP project will unlock for communities ready to lead and thrive. Grateful to @KOICA_Rwanda & the Government of Rwanda.

.@UNRwanda Heads of Agencies convened for the UNCT monthly meeting. Watch today's host, IOM Chief @Ash_Carl80, outline the key focus areas of the discussion.

IGNITE Challenge supports agrifood ventures with the tools they need to grow, from tailored technical support and funding to investment readiness preparation and market connections. As Adeline Mukayirere, Founder of @DavetLtd and a participant in Ignite Challenge 3.0, shares, the impact of #WomenInAgribusiness goes far beyond individual success. If you are a young woman leading an agrifood venture, apply now to #IgniteChallenge4. 📅 Applications close 4 April 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/IgNxteChallenge4

On #WorldMeteorologicalDay, WFP🇷🇼 is happy to be working with @MeteoRwanda & @RwandaEmergency in strengthening early warning systems for disaster risk management and anticipatory action. By acting before weather shocks hit, we protect lives, livelihoods, and food security. 🌱🌦️🌎

This is what progress looks like: 300,000+ hectares of land rehabilitated and 4,000 water systems restored across the Sahel! @WFP teams are working with communities to harness the power of water across West Africa & beyond, so that families can grow and thrive. #WorldWaterDay

WFP is happy to contribute to Rwanda’s DRR response &preparedness. With @ETCluster, @RwandaEmergency & @RwandaICT, we launched the National Emergency ICT Cluster, convening telecom stakeholders. The capacity-building session strengthens coordination& emergency response readiness.

This week, @WFP🇷🇼 supported farmers & cooperative members of @JPRWEE, across #Gisagara, #Kirehe, #Ngoma and #Nyaruguru districts with post-harvest training for safe and quality maize 🌽. Better handling🟰Safer food and resilient livelihoods. #FoodSafety #AflatoxinPrevention

🚨#IGNITEChallenge 4.0 is a 5-month acceleration program designed to support growth-stage #agrifood ventures ready to scale. If you're a startup, small & medium enterprise (SMEs) with commercially viable solutions to strengthen the #foodsystem, apply! ⏭️bit.ly/IgNxteChallenge4

Happy to join today’s south-south panel alongside gov't, academia &partners to discuss the future of disaster response. @WFP supports collabo that bridges research & implementation, connecting 🇷🇼with partners like Malaysia to scale practical DRM solutions & strengthen resilience.

During his closing remarks, PS. @NgogaAristarque highlighted that over the past 2 days, the #BOSAI Exhibition & Research Dialogue demonstrated the power of partnership, innovation, and knowledge sharing in advancing DRR. He expressed sincere appreciation to the Government and people of Japan, @JicainRwanda, Japanese companies, researchers, private sector partners, and all stakeholders who contributed to the success of this event. PS. Ngoga emphasized that effective DRR requires stronger cooperation between government, academia & partners, data-driven decision-making, and translating research into real policies.

🎥Watch Day 1 video highlights for #Bosai Exhibition and Research Dialogue organized by MINEMA in collaboration with @JicainRwanda. --------- Disasters are cross-cutting challenges that require collective efforts and coordinated action for effective Disaster risk Reduction and Management. @japaninrwanda @JicainRwanda

Happening Now: The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, joined by H.E NAKAJO Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda and Ms. Shiotsuka Minako, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency-Rwanda Office among other partners, are attending the #BOSAI (DRR) Exhibition and Research Dialogue taking place in Kigali from 12–13 March 2026. Under the theme “𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚,” the exhibition showcases innovative #BOSAI technologies and strengthens collaboration for disaster preparedness and resilience. #DisasterResilience

Le gouvernement rwandais en collaboration avec celui du Japon ont organisé, ce 12 mars, une exposition internationale et un dialogue bilatéral ayant pour but de partager l'expérience @RwandaEmergency @JicainRwanda @japaninrwanda youtu.be/pkMtVtiYzJY?si=ZMiB…