Our Stories
Real impact from real communities. See how CFO's programs are transforming lives across Rwanda.
Key Behavior Change Achievements
Based on KPC Surveys conducted in 2020 and 2022 in Gatsibo District
Before
52.2%
After
98.9%
Households with improved drinking water source
National average: 77% rural
Before
73.0%
After
88.9%
Households treating drinking water effectively
National average: 32% rural
Before
31.9%
After
69.3%
Households using hygienic toilet facilities
National average: 69% rural
Before
10.3%
After
54.4%
Households with hand-washing stations
National average: 10% rural
Before
71.5%
After
98.1%
Households washing hands at critical times
Transforming Communities
Integrated Early Childhood Development
Rugarika Sector, Kamonyi District
INEZA Nursery School in Samuduha Village has served 431 children aged 3-6 years, providing learning through play and exploration.
- 431 children have attended 3 classes since 2018
- Trained nursery teachers and assistants
- Equipped ECD center with supplies and training materials
- Organized and mentored ECD parents committee
- 435 families joined into 48 parenting education groups
- 12 Friends of Families (FOFs) and 12 CHWs trained as facilitators
Health and Nutrition Program
Kamonyi District (Karama, Rukoma, Gacurabwenge)
Through the INEZA Project supported by Future Generations University, CFO implemented an integrated Farmer Field Learning School (FFLS) with Nutrition Weeks.
“The mothers, Nutrition Week participants, revealed the exciting aspects: learning to prepare a balanced diet, thicker porridge, engagement of husbands in food preparation.”
- 25 FFLS Leaders trained
- 930 Farmers trained (522 men, 408 women)
- 25 VSLAs supported
- 10,000 erosion control trees/grasses planted
- 222 Children under 5 reached
- 209 Lactating mothers and 35 pregnant women supported
Water Sanitation & Hygiene Program
Gatsibo District
CFO implemented WASH programs supporting Community Hygiene Clubs and School Health Clubs, focusing on hygiene best practices and menstrual health management.
“Today, please join us in thanking the 91 community hygiene clubs for the outstanding work they have done for their neighbors. They attended twenty classes each week for a year.”
— CFO Country Representative
- 140 Community Hygiene Clubs trained
- 91 clubs graduated in 2023
- 17 schools supported with girl's rooms and hygiene kits
- 51 teachers trained on School Health and SRHR
- 23 School Health Clubs and 23 Girl's Clubs implemented
- Community awareness campaigns on radio and TV
Resilience and Life Skills Program
Kamonyi & Gatsibo Districts
CFO initiated VSLAs and linked Community Hygiene Clubs to income-generating activities, helping communities fight poverty through savings and micro-businesses.
“Women are very excited for having successfully produced the sanitary pads. They confirmed enhanced self-confidence in business management and marketing.”
- 25 VSLAs initiated in Kamonyi District
- 30 savings and loan groups in Gatsibo District
- Over RwFrs 2,202,670 saved in one year
- 4 women associations established
- 40 women trained in sanitary pad production
- 20 sewing machines distributed
What People Say
“I see the changes in the community. People value the lessons we share with them. Many of them have changed, they are clean, their clothes are also clean. I do not regret my efforts to support my community. I will continue to combine my efforts with other community health agents to improve the life of our community.”
Nyirakimonyo Consolee
Community Health Worker, Taba Village
“Before receiving the CHW in our family, we did not understand the importance of keeping good hygiene at home. Now as we have been trained on different lessons shared by the CHWs, we improve our hygiene and sanitation more than before and also teach our children.”
Kazihise Josephine & Habiyaremye J. Pierre
Hygiene Club Members, Taba Village
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