When a fire swept through Musanze Modern Market on October 10, 2026, seven women traders from ALARM Rwanda’s Women’s Leadership and Transformation Initiative (WLTI) graduates’ group lost their merchandise, equipment, and sources of income. For women who depended on their small businesses to feed their families and pay for their children’s education, the loss threatened

On October 15, 2026, ALARM Rwanda joined Rubavu District in celebrating the International Day of Rural Women in Mudende Sector, recognizing the contributions of rural women and highlighting efforts to strengthen their economic empowerment, dignity, and well-being. The celebration brought together community members from Mudende, Bugeshi, and Kanzenze Sectors, local government and security authorities, development

At ALARM-Rwanda and Rise Up Women International, we believe that empowering women economically strengthens families, builds resilient communities, and creates lasting transformation. The WLTI graduate women’s group in Musanze District continues to make significant progress in various areas of development. Through collective savings, entrepreneurship, and mutual support, the women are strengthening their livelihoods, expanding income-generating

Over the past three years, from 2023 to 2026, IWE School has benefited greatly from its partnership with EDIFY Rwanda. Through training, guidance, and practical support, the partnership has contributed significantly to the growth, development, and transformation of our school. IWE School has received training in areas including school leadership and management, financial management, accounting

We praise the Lord for the growing reach of mediation awareness through the presence and activities of ALARM Rwanda in local communities. In Muhoza Sector, local leaders are increasingly incorporating mediation awareness into community gatherings. This progress follows collaboration with Inshuti z’Umuryango (IZU), Good Governance Officers, Cell Executive Secretaries, and lawyer-mediators who have received mediation

The BURERA FOOD PRODUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECT (BFPEP) is pleased to share encouraging progress from our Burera Farming and Pig Rearing initiative, where sustainable agriculture and livestock development continue to transform lives and strengthen communities. This quarter, 195 smallholder farmers successfully completed training in sustainable agriculture. Through practical, hands-on learning, participants gained valuable knowledge in

The Kanazi Reconciliation, Forgiveness, and Resilience Group in Bugesera District continues to strengthen peace, unity, and resilience among survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, former prisoners, perpetrators, and their families. Members work together to rebuild trust, support one another, and improve their livelihoods. One of the group’s successful activities is its livestock support

52 graduates of the Women Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) came together from 25–27 May 2026 at ALARM Business Center for an engaging training on Gender, Equality, Reconciliation, and Partnership (GERP). The three-day learning experience provided an opportunity for women leaders to deepen their understanding of gender issues and strengthen their capacity to advocate for equality