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“The commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is a call to action. It is our responsibility to safeguard our Rwanda’s future: a future defined by peace, unity, reconciliation, and justice for generations to come.” – @PlanRwandaCD #Kwibuka32

@PlanRwandaCD was received today by the Minister of @RwandaYouthArts, @jnabdallah, and the Minister of State, @XandrineUmutoni, during a courtesy visit to discuss bilateral partnerships under our signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on youth empowerment in Rwanda.

“Sustainable safeguarding begins with accountable leadership. We commit to preventing harm, upholding zero tolerance to abuse, and embedding safe, inclusive and respectful practices across all our work.” - @PlanRwandaCD #SafeguardingWeek2026

Marking the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi today, @PlanRwanda joins Rwandans in honouring the memory of the innocent lives lost. We remember. We unite. We renew. #Kwibuka32

✨ Honouring Women’s Month @PlanRwanda convened a panel with girl advocates and women staff who shared inspiring career journeys and stories. We also marked our appreciation for @IzereMucunguzi, the outgoing @PlanGlobal Young Influencer representing Rwanda. #IWD2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! When we empower women, we create a transformative future for all. Let us act today to ensure that no woman is left behind. “Empowered Women, Stronger Nation.” #IWD2026

Warm wishes for the New Year 2026 From our dedicated team to the partners, children, girls, young people & their families with whom we have worked throughout 2025, @PlanRwanda wishes you and your loved ones a joyful and happy New Year 2026. #HappyNewYear2026

🎥 Highlights from the @CityofKigali Car Free Day, united for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). ✊ BREAK THE SILENCE. 🗣️ SPEAK OUT. 🚫 SAY NO. Together for a GBV-free society. #16DOA #EndGBV

Today, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Sabrine took over the role of the #UNFPA🇷🇼 Country Representative, @DrAdelakin ,a powerful moment amplifying girls’ leadership and voices.

Wrapped-up our district launch of the Country Strategy 2026–2030 in @GatsiboDistrict, with our implementing partners. Across @NyaruguruDistr, @BugeseraDistr & @GatsiboDistrict, we will reach 1,200,000 programme participants, incl. 750,000 females & 450,000 males. #CSLaunch2030

Refugees from Kigeme Camp are improving their livelihoods & nutrition through mushroom farming. With support from @WFP_Rwanda_CD & @PlanRwanda, refugees have set up Ubuzima Bwiza Shop, a company that grows and sells mushroom in the camp & Nyamagabe town.

@PlanRwanda in partnership with @unicefrw we congratulate Doreen for her Girls Take Over from the UNICEF representative !

High school leader Doreen, 17, steps into @LiekevandeWiel’s shoes as @unicefrw Representative. She chairs the @UNRwanda team meeting & leads various initiatives advancing child rights. “Girls must believe in themselves. The sky is the limit.” - Doreen. #IDG2025 #GirlsTakeover

🧵Youth roundtable Last Friday, @PlanRwandaCD met with young people, including #GirlsTakeover and Girls Get Equal campaign ambassadors, members of the Youth Advisory Panel, and representatives from youth and women-led organisations and networks. #IDG2025

✅ Wellbeing goes beyond the desk. That’s how our Friday has been, heading into the weekend. @PlanRwanda staff have come together to kick off the staff sports session, keeping us active, energised, and united. #WellbeingAtWork

Honouring the International Day of the Girl! Since 2016, @PlanRwanda has worked together with different influential leaders through #Girlstakeover to inspire & nurture girls’ leadership skills. We remain committed to walking the talk. The girl I am, the change I lead. #IDG2025

FEATURED - In Rwanda, @PlanRwanda and @LwdWork’s “Bike for Future” empowers girls through cycling and vocational training. Teen mothers like Amina & Olivia gain confidence, independence, and careers, challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring equality ktpress.rw/2025/09/featur…

📣 Amplifying young people’s voices. Yesterday, during our media tour at the #Bike4Future project, participants, esp. girls & young women, shared their stories of change in cycling & vocational skills thru bicycle mechanics, bike shop, welding & tailoring. #YoungPeopleVoices

🚵‍♀️ Standing firm to support young people's talents. 💪🏿 @PlanRwanda & partners are joining 40 riders from the #Bike4Future cycling team now in the Kigali Social Ride, convening 700+ participants for a 15 km loop, part of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships. #RidingNewHeights

Today, @PlanRwandaCD & a Girls’ Takeover Ambassador @wa_keza attended the 24th Session of the National Women’s Council at @RwandaParliamnt. They shared @PlanRwanda’s best practices for nurturing girls into transformational leaders, including Girls’ Takeovers & My Younger Self.