What we do

Four Pillars of Service & Hope

Through our four core programs, Caritas Rwanda reaches the most vulnerable communities across all nine dioceses — delivering lasting change rooted in faith and human dignity.

Social Welfare

Community mobilization, social protection and humanitarian response.

Explore the projects and initiatives under the social welfare department, serving communities across Rwanda.

IGIRE-Gimbuka Activity

Be Resilient, Be Self Reliant

A five-year U.S Government funded program (2022- 2027), aims to reduce vulnerability and incidence of HIV and GBV among Orphans and Vulnerable Children and their families.

Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, and Rubavu District

Graduation Project

Pathways to Economic Inclusion and Self-reliance

A three-year project (2025-2027) funded by the UNHCR, aims to promote economic inclusion and self-reliance of refugees and their host communities in Rwanda.

Nyamagabe, Gisagara, Karongi, Kirehe, and Gatibo District

Dukore Twigire Project

Poverty Alleviation Coalition

A three-year WV-funded project (2024 - 2027), aims to enhance self-reliance and create durable solutions for refugees and host communities following a graduation approach.

Karongi District

Lives Transformed Through Social Welfare

Real stories of dignity restored and lives rebuilt across Rwanda's communities.

Shelter repair
Social Welfare

Synthetic outcome: safer roofing and drainage for affected households.

QA success story · Temporary shelter extension
2026
Shelter programme
Social Welfare

Success story under Social Welfare pillar.

Demo success story · Emergency shelter network
SILC loan story
Social Welfare

Single mother from Rusizi district.

Her Life Was Transformed Thanks to SILC Group's Internal Loan
Social Welfare

Latest News

Updates and stories from the social welfare department.

Children learning group
May 8, 2026

QA · Orphans and vulnerable children catch-up groups

After-school literacy and life-skills circles with volunteer tutors.

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Emergency shelter support
May 4, 2026

QA · Shelter support after heavy rains

Emergency shelter materials and follow-up with diocesan social teams.

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Inclusive outreach
May 1, 2026

QA · Disability inclusion in parish outreach

Ramps, referral cards, and accompaniment to health and legal services.

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Relief supplies
April 29, 2026

QA · Winterization kits distribution plan

Blankets, soap, and dignity kits staged for highland parishes.

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Social welfare demo
April 25, 2026

Demo · Social protection enrolment drive

Seed story for Social Welfare pillar.

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Savings Groups ECD
January 8, 2026

Savings Groups Empower Parents to Care for Children in HBECD

Savings and lending groups supported by the ECD Project are empowering parents financially, enabling them to provide better care for their children enrolled in home-based early childhood development centres.

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