About Berwa Kinunu
Equipping single teen mothers with the necessary life and technical skills. The rate of teenage pregnancy remains unacceptably high in most developing countries. In Rwanda, studies show a rapid increase over the past two decades despite the political achievements of women's empowerment, and efforts to curtail child sexual abuse. According to studies, around 50 % of pregnancies are unintended eve...
Our Mission
Help single-teen mothers in Rutsiro district with good health, childcare, inspiration, and motivation by encouraging them to be job creators.
Our Vision
Alleviate poverty among single-teen mothers in Rutsiro District by providing tailoring training.
Our Programs
The program provides educational resources, job training, and other services to help teen mothers in...
Our tailoring workshops is a program designed to help teen mothers develop their skills in tailoring...
The Psychosocial Counselling and Advocacy Program of Teen Mothers in Berwa Kinunu is a program desig...
At Berwa, we support children of teen mothers from poor families. We recognize the unique challenges...
With our greatest supporters, Berwa kinunu aims to elevate teen mothers. We always provide support t...
Our Causes
Cooperative Formation and Market Linkage for Tailors
After training, many young women struggle to access markets for their tailoring products. We support...
Community Advocacy and Awareness Programs
High teenage pregnancy rates and lack of awareness exacerbate poverty and social stigma. Our communi...
Psychosocial Support for Single Mothers
Many single mothers face emotional stress and lack childcare support, impacting their well-being and...
Empowering Single Teen Mothers with Tailoring Skills
Teenage pregnancy in our community continues to rise, leaving many young single mothers vulnerable a...
Testimonials
I got pregnant when I was 17 years old and I had no idea of what being a mother is like. There is no...
I did not get a chance to finish school because my classmates had to always laugh at me because of m...
I got pregnant when I was 15 years old, and after 2 years of early illegal marriage, someone I calle...
Our Latest Updates
On December 23rd, 2024, eighteen (18) beneficiaries of Berwa Kinunu were awarded certificates and sewing machines, made possible through the generous support of Rutsiro District, the Catholic Church, and the Lynn and Eikenberry Fund. The event was...
