Rwanda: Leaders celebrate progress
In Rwanda, medical staff at the Mumeya clinic started vaccinating people. In Rusumo, the clinic serves as a site for COVID testing, tracing and public education. In Nyarabuye, grassroots leaders are celebrating the completion of a new medical clinic that will open…
Rwanda: Institutional impact rooted in community transformation
"I have noted that the Faith in Action/PICO model of training has helped men and women to build confidence. They are no longer afraid to talk to the political leaders. They are instruments of change in our District. They are…
How it adds up
We are so proud of the unstoppable leaders in El Salvador, Rwanda, and Haiti who pressed through the troubles of the past year to protect families from the pandemic, build health clinics, provide access to clean water, and advance land…
Rwanda: Clinics built by local communities undergird a national health system and spark development
Fifteen years ago, Pastor John Rutsindintwarane began teaching community organizing to leaders in the isolated rural community of Mumeya. They chose the construction of a health clinic as their highest priority. This past year, PICO Rwanda leaders completed the construction…
In Rwanda, the pandemic did not stop grassroots leaders in Nyarubuye from building a new health clinic
“I am amazed at what is happening in my community. Twenty-five years ago, thousands died in the genocide. The pandemic could not stop us. We are united in building this clinic.”- Muteteri Charlotte, PICO Rwanda Leader in Nyarubuye This year, thousands…
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Dear Friends, "The decision to include or exclude those lying wounded along the roadside can serve as a criterion for judging every economic, political, social and religious project."- Pope Francis, Brothers and Sister All Encyclical We are happy to share…
Rwanda: PICO leaders hold themselves and government accountable for public health projects
“I am amazed at the progress I am seeing in this community. Twenty-five years ago, it was devastated by the genocide. Now it is united in building this clinic.” – Msgr. Matata, Catholic Bishop of Kibungo Diocese In Rwanda, the…
Rwanda: Progress on water and health clinic projects address economic and health needs
In Nyarubuye, PICO Rwanda leaders organized more than 1,000 people who are laying the foundation for a health clinic that will serve 20,000 families from 10 villages. The clinic is being built on land that was secured in negotiations with…
Rwanda: Construction underway on new clinic in Nyarubuye
“Rwanda has prioritized a decentralized health care system. This accounts for Rwanda’s success in combatting the pandemic.” - Agnes Binagwaho, Former Minister of Health, now at Harvard Medical School Community clinics in Rwanda are playing a critical role in protecting…