“I didn’t want to wait, so I asked others to join me in listening to our families and decide how we can meet their needs.” - Muteteri Charlotte, PICO Rwanda Nyarubuye leader After participating in a national leadership training session last December, Muteteri…
“I am glad our society has recognized the inner power and the strength we women have in our families and in public too. As a leader of my community, people trust and respect me. This makes me work even harder…
“This project will offer Kivumu students the opportunity to apply their technical learning and skills to solve community issues” – Eugene Biymana, Kivumu Technical College Nyange is home to some of the poorest and most environmentally vulnerable people in Rwanda…
In July, women from Nyarubuye danced and sang to celebrate the new health clinic built as a result of their organizing. The message they sent to the officials and church leaders who attended speaks to the heart of the biggest…
Greetings! During a hard year, grassroots leaders across the world drew inspiration from each other to improve life in their communities and countries. More than ever, we’re learning and working together across borders to break through obstacles to change. With…
“We will always use your mentorship towards attaining our vision of empowering Maasai community and all Kenyans for sustainable development.” - Jackson Sokoine Martine, Maasai Transformation Organization While communities in Mumeya, Nyange, Rusumo and Nyarubuye continue organizing activities through…
When Ezra Nkubana was diagnosed with COVID, he was fortunate to be treated in a health center built through an organizing campaign he helped lead a decade ago. The Mumeya clinic was the first example of a Rwandan government planning…
On May 22, the community of Nyarubuye joined government officials to dance and celebrate the opening of the new health clinic. The three rural community-constructed health clinics are the fundamental to the country’s strong public health infrastructure. In addition to…
On May 9th, we celebrate Mother’s Day. As you read in our 2020 Impact Report, moms in our organizations in El Salvador, Rwanda and Haiti are the heart and soul of efforts underway to meet the needs of their families…
“I am amazed at the progress I am seeing in my community. Twenty-five years ago, we were devastated by the genocide. Now we are united in building this clinic. We are ready to do more. ” – Charlotte Muteteri. PICO Rwanda leader…
