Our Programs
Seven programmes. One mission: to uplift the vulnerable and protect the environment.
Our Work, Grounded in Rwanda's Reality
Jeannine and Emmanuel Foundation operates across seven programme areas, each designed to address a specific and interconnected challenge facing Rwanda's most vulnerable communities. Our work in Rusizi District represents our first integrated project — bringing these programmes to life simultaneously to maximize impact for at least 12,000 direct beneficiaries.
Community Support and Social Protection
We provide targeted assistance to vulnerable groups — including teen mothers, women, adolescents, the elderly, and low-income households — through humanitarian support, capacity-building, and livelihood initiatives that improve living conditions.
Key Activities
- Humanitarian support for vulnerable households
- Capacity-building and skills workshops
- Livelihood and income-generation initiatives
- Social assistance programs for teen mothers and the elderly
Mind the Environment
Our environmental programme promotes climate resilience and ecosystem protection across Rwanda. We work with communities to preserve river and lake buffer zones, restore degraded land, and build local knowledge around sustainable land and water management.
Key Activities
- Tree planting and reforestation
- Protection of river and lake buffer zones
- Ecosystem restoration
- Environmental education in schools and communities
- Climate change awareness campaigns
- Support for sustainable land and water management
Education and Vocational Training
We strengthen access to education and practical skills for youth and disadvantaged groups, creating pathways to employment and self-sufficiency through scholarships, mentorship, and partnerships with training institutions.
Key Activities
- Scholarships for vulnerable students
- School support for children in poverty
- Vocational training in technical and practical skills
- Mentorship programmes for youth
- Partnerships with training institutions to improve employability
Water and Community Resilience
Clean, safe, and sustainable water is foundational to community health and resilience. Our water programme protects water sources, trains communities in safe water management, and supports projects that improve access to reliable water.
Key Activities
- Community water access projects
- Water conservation awareness campaigns
- Training in safe water use and management
- Support for WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives
Community Health, Nutrition, and Hygiene
We improve public health from the ground up — through prevention, awareness, and community outreach. Our health programme prioritizes hygiene, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles in the communities that need it most.
Key Activities
- Hygiene and sanitation campaigns
- Nutrition education and awareness
- Community health outreach programs
- Initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles in vulnerable communities
Youth Empowerment and Community Leadership
Young people are Rwanda's future — and our Youth Empowerment programme makes sure they have a voice in shaping it. We invest in leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement so that youth can lead their own communities forward.
Key Activities
- Youth leadership training
- Volunteer networks and community service initiatives
- Entrepreneurship support and mentoring
- Civic engagement and community accountability programmes
Sports, Recreation, and Social Well-Being
Sport is a powerful tool for social cohesion and wellbeing. Our sports programme creates spaces for communities to come together, stay healthy, and engage with important social messages through the universal language of play.
Key Activities
- Community sports events and youth tournaments
- Recreational facility support
- Awareness campaigns combining sports with health and social messaging
- Inclusive sports programmes for girls and youth with disabilities
Strengthening Community Well-Being, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Water Management in Rusizi District
Rusizi District faces environmental degradation, water stress, sanitation challenges, and limited livelihood opportunities for youth and vulnerable households. Jeannine and Emmanuel Foundation is implementing a 24-month integrated project to protect the environment, promote sustainable water use, and strengthen community well-being through education, empowerment, and resilience-building.
Environmental conservation, WASH, youth empowerment, community health, sports, and local sustainability
Open to national, bilateral, multilateral donors, foundations, and private-sector partners