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Who we are
Learn about BENISHYAKA's mission, vision, and the story behind our organization.
About Us
Benishyaka
Benishyaka is a national non-governmental organization formed in July 1995 with the aim of addressing the socio-economic needs of vulnerable communities in Rwanda, specifically focusing on women, girls and people with disabilities in their rural communities.
For nearly three decades, Benishyaka has served as a model for creating empowered, self-reliant communities — restoring hope and transforming lives through knowledge, skills, and access to capital for sustainable development.
Benishyaka believes that lasting development cannot be achieved unless women and vulnerable people are included, their rights respected, and their voices heard at every level of society.
Who We Are
Our Foundation
Mission
- Empowering and transforming beneficiaries socially and economically.
- Raising awareness on gender equity and equality in family setup.
- Advocacy and promotion of youth and women issues.
- Promotion of sustainable agriculture, food security, nutrition, and climate change.
- Training and promotion of health issues and fighting epidemic diseases.
- Institutional capacity building and development.
Vision
A cohesive Rwandan society with empowered vulnerable communities accessing equal rights, livelihood opportunities and participating fully in national development.
Our Values
- Passion
- Integrity
- Patriotism
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Professionalism
- Stewardship
Our Journey
Milestones & Achievements
Economic Empowerment
Facilitate the economic empowerment of vulnerable groups and impoverished beneficiaries
Health
Increase awareness care and medical services to local communities By setting up RURENGE Health Center in Nyagatare which serve the population over 20,000 people from surrounding sectors of
Food Security and Nutrition
Engage in community-based, highly participative activities in agriculture, nutrition and food security
Green Economy
Support the design and implementation of new policies, instruments and actions to address the key environmental problems and promote economic opportunities of the target groups
Institutional Capacity Building
Enable the development and strengthening of institutional capacity of Benishyaka