Community-led. Youth-powered.
What We Do
To combat NTDs particularly in regions surrounding lakes, wetlands, and other high-risk areas where residents are vulnerable to infection, and promote young people's talent.
Our programs
4 Objectives
Raise Awareness
Running campaigns to teach communities about bilharzia transmission, symptoms, and prevention in high-risk areas across Bugesera, Gatsibo, and Ruhango.
Promote Hygiene
Teaching safe water habits and hygiene practices, including how to avoid contact with contaminated freshwater in marshland communities.
Educate Youth
Reaching over 11,000 children across 11 schools with health education notebooks, inter-school sports, and storytelling activities.
Develop Young Talent
Giving young people a platform through drama, poetry, games, and events to become health advocates in their communities.
What we do
Key Activities
Notebook Distribution
Distributing illustrated health notebooks across 11 schools in three districts, each carrying bilharzia prevention messages for families.
Teacher/Parent/CHW Training
Training teachers, parents, and community health workers on bilharzia knowledge and prevention.
Friendly Inter-School Games
Sports competitions between schools with health sessions, organized with MERCK and RBC support to get students involved in NTD prevention.
Entertainment Events
Music, dance, drama, and poetry events that bring whole communities together while showcasing youth talent and spreading NTD prevention messages.
Educate. Engage. Empower.
Our reach
Where We Work
Bugesera District
4 partner schools (Mugina, Nzangwa, Nyiragiseke, Kivusha) reaching 4,264 students with NTD education and health notebooks.
Gatsibo District
4 partner schools (EP Nyagahanga, Manishya, Nyakibande, ES Nyagahanga) reaching 3,141 students with NTD education and health notebooks.
Ruhango District
3 partner schools (Kacyiru, Rutabo B, Kakirenzi) reaching 3,928 students with NTD education and health notebooks.
How we work
Our Approach
Educate
We distribute illustrated health notebooks and train teachers, parents, and community health workers on NTD prevention and transmission.
Engage
Through inter-school sports, music, dance, and community events, we make health education accessible and engaging for all ages.
Empower
We develop young talent, support education, and build lasting partnerships to sustain community-led change beyond our programs.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in building a healthy, NTD-free generation in Rwanda.