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Rwanda

Two Burundian refugee boys survey Mahama Camp from atop a mound of dirt.

Humanitarian action and emergencies

UNICEF reaches out to children in greatest need and at greatest risk in Rwanda.

A baby in Rwanda rests in the hospital neonatal ward.

Child health and HIV/AIDS

UNICEF strives to keep every child in Rwanda alive, healthy, and free from HIV and AIDS.

A father in Gicumbi District, Rwanda surveys his kitchen garden vegetables with his young daughter.

Nutrition

UNICEF targets the critical first 1,000 days of a child's life to ensure good nutrition for every child in Rwanda.

Boys and girls as students in school in Rwanda

Education

All children, no matter where they live or what their circumstances, have the right to quality education. UNICEF supports children in Rwanda so they can att

Small boy in Rwanda plays with toy blocks in early childhood development center

Early childhood development

Every child deserves the best start in life. Lost opportunities in the early years of a child's brain development might never be redeemed.

Young teenage boy in Rwanda plays guitar under a tree while another adult helps him.

Social policy and research

UNICEF rallies behind the most disadvantaged children and families, ensuring that their rights are fully recognised in policies, strategies and programmes.

Several small children stand around a bucket of water while an adult male pours water from a cup so they can wash their hands.

Water, sanitation and hygiene

Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children.

A young boy in a school uniform peeks out of a wooden schoolhouse window

Child protection

Violence, neglect, exploitation and abuse affect children in homes, families, schools, communities and other places where children should feel safe.

Young Vincent, 7, poses with new bottles of alcohol-based sanitizer, delivered to his care facility by UNICEF.

UNICEF Situation Report on COVID-19 in Rwanda

Updates on UNICEF actions to support the Government of Rwanda in preventing and responding to COVID-19

Sister Priscah Uwamahoro, Coordinator of Centre Saint Vincent, uses a new bottle of alcohol-based sanitizer provided by UNICEF. She has been caring for children with disabilities at this institution for 5 years.

UNICEF gives COVID-19 supplies for kids with disabilities

Essential supplies like soap, menstrual hygiene pads and sanitizer will help vulnerable children in 12 institutional care facilities prevent coronavirus.