Empowering Musanze: RVCP Tackles Stigma with Menstrual Hygiene Education

As a university student passionate about public health initiatives, I’m inspired by organizations that empower communities at the local level. The Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP), particularly the Musanze chapter, exemplifies this approach through their recent Menstrual Hygiene Day event at Groupe Scolaire Busogo Secondary. This event went beyond simply distributing sanitary products. It aimed […]

Bridging the Gap: RVCP’s International Volunteers Champion Mental Health Advocacy

As a university student interested in global health initiatives, I’m constantly impressed by organizations that foster international collaboration. The Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP) stands out in this regard, particularly through their international volunteer program. Their recent collaboration with a UK mental health specialist exemplifies the program’s dedication to mental health advocacy. The specialist’s visit […]

Building Sustainable Cities and Communities: A Rwandan-German Success Story

The journey towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities took a collaborative turn for the Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP) and Ejo-connect Germany/Rwanda (EC). These two youth organizations joined forces to implement a successful exchange program, aptly named the #TeamsUpProject. A Partnership for Sustainable Impact The agreement between RVCP and EC outlined […]

Bridging the Gap: How RVCP Empowers Women Through Education

The Women on International Women’s Day As a university student passionate about social impact, I’m drawn to organizations that create positive change within communities. One such organization is the Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP), a group that consistently demonstrates its dedication to gender equality and education. Their initiatives, particularly the recent International Women’s Day event […]

Spreading Christmas Cheer: RVCP Students Bring Joy to Hospitalized Children in Rwanda

The spirit of 2023 Christmas filled the air at Kabutare District Hospital in Rwanda, thanks to the heartwarming efforts of the Rwanda Village Community Project (RVCP). A dedicated group of students from the University of Rwanda’s Huye campus, under the banner of RVCP’s Huye Chapter, organized a special day to share the festive spirit with […]

New Leadership Ushers in Exciting Chapter for Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP)​

Rwanda Village Community Promoters (RVCP), the renowned youth-led, non-profit organization, has appointed a new leadership team ready to take the organization to even greater heights. This exciting transition comes after a well-deserved extended term by the outgoing team, led by Dr. Mashyaka Emmanuel and his colleagues, who navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with […]

Sexual and Reproductive Health & COVID-19 Rapid Response Project in Kigeme camp.

COVID19, RVCP project

“Boosting Sexual and reproductive health information and services’accessibility to young adolescents” One in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner. Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation.Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types […]

SCORR_Ubuzima Application

Sexual and Reproductive Health & COVID19 Rapid Responses (SCORR-Ubuzima) Project Volunteers application