Strive Foundation Rwanda

Today, on the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Strive Foundation Rwanda stands with all Rwandans to remember and honor the lives lost.

Strive Foundation Rwanda (SFR), in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Kicukiro District, officially launched a malaria prevention campaign using Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) on 9th March 2026 in Masaka Sector, Kigali City. The activity aims to strengthen malaria prevention efforts in an area that has recorded a high number of malaria cases in recent years.
Approximately 30,000 people in Masaka sector have been affected by malaria, highlighting the urgent need for targeted prevention measures. Through this campaign, more than 20,000 households are expected to benefit from indoor residual spraying, a proven malaria control method that involves spraying insecticides on the interior walls of houses to kill mosquitoes that transmit malaria.
The initiative is part of ongoing national and community-level efforts to reduce malaria transmission and improve public health outcomes. By spraying homes in high-risk areas, the intervention will help reduce mosquito populations inside households, thereby lowering the risk of malaria infection among families, especially children and pregnant women who are most vulnerable.
During the launch event, partners emphasized the importance of community participation and cooperation to ensure the success of the campaign. Residents were encouraged to allow spray teams to access their homes and to follow recommended malaria prevention practices.
Through this collaboration, SFR, RBC, and Kicukiro District reaffirm their commitment to supporting Rwanda’s broader goal of reducing malaria cases and protecting communities from preventable diseases. Ministry of Local Government, Rwanda Rwanda Health Rwanda Civil Society Platform City of Kigali Rwanda NGOs Forum on AIDS and Health Promotion World Health Organization (WHO)

In a continued effort to strengthen community-based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) interventions, conducted a capacity-building session with 20-peer educators and youth champions from Community YEWE Clubs in Kagano Sector Nyamasheke District. The session was held at the SFR’s Nyamasheke Regional Office with the objective of strengthening participants’ knowledge and practical skills in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The training covered key topics including understanding the menstrual cycle, family planning methods, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) prevention and testing, menstrual hygiene management, body changes during adolescence, and various forms of . Participants engaged in interactive discussions that helped clarify myths and misconceptions surrounding reproductive health. Special emphasis was placed on explaining fertile periods to support prevention of unintended pregnancies and promoting informed choices regarding modern family planning methods.

In addition, the session addressed strategies, the importance of regular testing, and stigma reduction within communities. Discussions on GBV highlighted its different forms either physical, emotional, sexual, or economic violence while emphasizing prevention, reporting mechanisms, and the role of youth in protecting vulnerable peers.

Participants also reviewed the current situation of teen pregnancies within their respective groups and explored practical strategies to strengthen awareness and prevention efforts. The session concluded with a reminder of their responsibility to share the knowledge gained through weekly community meetings, ensuring sustained peer-to-peer education and positive behavioral change. Aktion Tagwerk Ministry of Youth, Rwanda Rwanda NGOs Forum on AIDS and Health Promotion UNICEF Rwanda Global Fund for Women Global Fund for Children Rwanda Civil Society Platform Government of Rwanda Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion-MIGEPROF European Union in Rwanda Rwanda Governance Board - RGB Health Development Initiative-Rwanda (HDI)