Netherlands Embassy in Kigali

Congratulations to Dutch tennis player Max Houkes on winning the doubles at the Rwandan Challenger for the third time in a row! 🎾 Good luck on the next tournament in the second week, Max! 👏 #Kigali #Tennis #Challenger75 #Netherlands Foto: Rwanda Challenger

Women's rights and gender equality are important issues for me. As a minister, as a human being, and as the father of two daughters. #InternationalWomensDay is a day to reflect. But not to be silent. That is why I spoke with three inspiring women: Mekka, Alma, and Linda. 1/2

Yesterday, we held a strategic meeting with the Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇷🇼🇳🇱 The discussions focused on unlocking climate finance, strengthening project bankability, and positioning Rwanda as a regional leader in climate finance innovation. Through continued collaboration and forward-looking dialogue, we are working to mobilize sustainable investments that accelerate green growth and build long-term resilience. #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿 #InvestInRwanda

Congratulations to Dutch Jurgen Zomermaand on a fantastic victory in Stage 3 of the Tour du Rwanda! The 20-year-old launched a daring solo attack, the last three kilometers, powering to his first professional victory and claiming the overall race lead. We are proud !

Open Call for Proposals to European Union Private Sector Companies - Global Gateway Early-Stage Investment Mechanism. Visit the link below for details; Deadline for submission is 16/03/2026. #invest #trade @RVO_Int_Ond @ZakendoenAfrika linkedin.com/posts/embassy-…

Today, we welcomed representatives from @NLinRwanda & #Goal3, a social enterprise focused on improving healthcare through collaboration and innovation to the timbuktoo HealthTech Hub for an inspiring exchange with startups building locally driven health innovations. The visit highlighted shared interest in health innovation, & stronger cross-ecosystem connections.

On December 9, as part of International Human Rights Day and #OrangeTheWorld, we screened the film Devi with Rwandan human rights defenders. We discussed the ongoing challenges of gender-based violence in Rwanda and worldwide, and the importance of continuing to speak out.

Today marks the start of Orange the World: 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls. @NLinRwanda joins the global campaign, symbolised by our orange-painted hands, to show we stand united against gender-based violence. Together, we can end GBV. #OrangeTheWorld

This week at #NorrskenAfricaWeek, the Netherlands Embassy joins Dutch innovators @MoneyPhone, @PUM, @Emata, @AfricaImprovedFoods, @SpicesRwanda , @EquipRwanda, @Yabx, @TRAIDEFoundation & @Goal3 at the NL booth. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Tech4Good #NLinRwanda

Yesterday, together with @norrskenEA , @Renew_Capital & Convergence Blended Finance, we hosted a side event during #NorrskenAfricaWeek. We joined forces to connect entrepreneurs, innovators & (impact) investors. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #NLinRwanda

This Friday, join us at the EU Film Festival in Kigali for the Dutch screening of “The Green Musketeer” Follow Dutch inventor Pieter Hoff on his mission to spark a green revolution by planting 2 billion hectares of trees. See you Friday at 17:30 the Goethe-Institut Kigali!

This morning, @RwandaMFA joined Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Kigali for the #PinkPower Walk , to raise awareness and show solidarity with breast cancer patients and survivors. 🌸 #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness

💖 The Pink Power Walk just wrapped up! Huge thanks to everyone who joined to raise awareness and support for breast cancer patients & survivors. Together we walked, cared and showed solidarity. 💖 Thank you @RwCancerRelief and @BethaniaHomeCare #BreastCancerAwareness

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! @NLinRwanda supports @CBS_Rwanda & @icbs_connect in helping people and communities heal from trauma, rebuild their lives, and drive reconciliation and socio-economic growth through #sociotherapy.

Well done and congratulations Awesomity and NSFO_NL teams.

This morning we joined partners & the diplomatic community for breakfast at the Embassy to cheer on the junior riders of the UCI world championship. Yesterday evening, @KNWU presented us with a team shirt signed by all NL riders! Looking forward to the rest of the cycling weekend

Beyond the races, the #UCIWorldCup in Kigali inspires creativity too. With Embassy support, Rwanda Smiles brought together female changemakers to showcase their talents, from artwork to boxing to fashion shows. Proud to give women’s voices a stage. #RwandaSmiles #NLinrwanda

Today we raise the SDG flag 🌍 at our Embassy. Celebrating 10 years of the #SDGs and reaffirming our commitment to a sustainable, fair, and inclusive future.✨ #TogetherForTheSDGs #Agenda2030

Another gold medal for the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 Congratulations to Michiel Mouris on becoming the 2025 UCI Men Junior ITT World Champion!🥇The @NLinRwanda Embassy team was out along the route cheering him on! 🧡

Today we gave the official start to the Rwanda Cycling Experience organized by @RightToPlayNL🚴‍♂️. Participants begin a multi-day cycling tour to raise funds for kids’ development through sport and play. We are proud to support and wish all participants the best of luck! 💪