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The IRC in Rwanda

Children hold food, part of IRC programs of health care, education, protection
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The International Rescue Committee began relief operations in Rwanda immediately following the 1994 genocide, restoring infrastructure and providing emergency supplies. Today, the IRC continues to support Rwandans by encouraging development and democracy and protecting women and children.

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January 3, 2012 | Blog
Photo Share: DJ with a message
Children pose with the IRC DJ at the Kirehe Open Day fair in eastern Rwanda. The DJ, who played songs with community health messages, was very popular, particularly among the children.
June 28, 2011 | Blog
Photo Share: Supporting recovery in Rwanda
May 10, 2011 | Photo Essay Slideshow
Inside our work in Rwanda
April 25, 2011 | Blog
Fighting malaria at home
March 16, 2009 | Blog
IRC Voices: Amanya Michael Ebye [Video]
November 8, 2007 | Video
With Tom Brokaw in Rwanda, Part 5
October 24, 2007 | Video
With Tom Brokaw in Rwanda - Part 3
October 23, 2007 | Video
With Tom Brokaw in Rwanda, Part 2

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Inside our work in Rwanda

  • A woman and boy shake hands, part of IRC's program helping Rwanda to rebuild
  • A health worker and woman meet, part of IRC protection, sexual violence programs
  • Women sit with a baby, part of the IRC program to reduce infant, maternal deaths
  • Children stand with food, supplies. The IRC focuses on child protection, health
  • A woman sits with children and a kit with child protection, education materials
  • A group stands with goats, part of IRC program to give sustainable economic aid
  • A man sews, part of IRC programs to provide job training, economic support
Launch Slideshow

The IRC has been working in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide and continues to help Rwandans on their difficult path to recovery with economic and emotional support and vital services like health care. 

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How We Help

  • The IRC is keeping children safe and healthy with community-based health care.
  • The IRC is preventing sexual violence and providing support for survivors.
  • The IRC is promoting democracy and reliable local government.
  • The IRC is reestablishing trust and sustainable economic growth.