Our mission
What we do every day
Help single-teen mothers in Rutsiro district with good health, childcare, inspiration, and motivation by encouraging them to be job creators.
Empowering lives.
Building futures.
Berwa Kinunu walks with single teen mothers in Kinunu Catholic Parish, Rwanda. Together we turn early pregnancy and isolation into skill, income, and dignity for mother and child.
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Who we are
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 se...
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Our vision
Where we are headed
Alleviate poverty among single-teen mothers in Rutsiro District by providing tailoring training.
Why stand with Berwa
You help a mother learn a trade and raise her child with dignity
Joining this work is simple: your gift becomes training, tools, and care for single teen mothers in Kinunu — and you become a partner, not a spectator.
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Skills training
Tailoring, childcare, and counseling so a young mother can earn.
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Tools and materials
The kits and supplies that turn a course into a livelihood.
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Care for mother and child
Psychosocial support so she can rebuild confidence and raise a healthy child.
What we do
Tailoring program
The program provides educational resources, job training, and other services to help teen...
Tailoring workshops
Our tailoring workshops is a program designed to help teen mothers develop their skills in...
Psychosocial counselling and advocacy
The Psychosocial Counselling and Advocacy Program of Teen Mothers in Berwa Kinunu is a pro...
Child Support Program for Teen Mothers
At Berwa, we support children of teen mothers from poor families. We recognize the unique...
Berwa kinunu Project
With our greatest supporters, Berwa kinunu aims to elevate teen mothers. We always provide...
English Language and Computer skills Program
We offer English classes and Computer training to better support the learning and develop...
Ongoing projects
These projects are underway. Contribute any amount you can — every gift keeps the work going.
Ongoing
Cooperative Formation and Market Linkage for Tailors
After training, many young women struggle to access markets for their tailoring products. We support...
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Ongoing
Community Advocacy and Awareness Programs
High teenage pregnancy rates and lack of awareness exacerbate poverty and social stigma. Our communi...
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Ongoing
Psychosocial Support for Single Mothers
Many single mothers face emotional stress and lack childcare support, impacting their well-being and...
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Stand with Kinunu
Join us in creating lasting change
Your pledge or transfer today can equip a young mother, protect a child, and strengthen the community.
Testimonials
UWAYEZU Jacqueline
I got pregnant when I was 17 years old and I had no idea of what being a mother is like. There is no...
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Jeanne Uwineza
I did not get a chance to finish school because my classmates had to always laugh at me because of m...
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Angelique Nshimiyimana
I got pregnant when I was 15 years old, and after 2 years of early illegal marriage, someone I calle...
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Recent activities
New Programs Now Available at Berwa Kinunu
We are pleased to announce the launch of new programs at Berwa Kinunu. Participants can no...
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Graduation Ceremony 2024 Cohort
On December 23rd, 2024, eighteen (18) beneficiaries of Berwa Kinunu were awarded certifica...
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Celebrating the International Day of Rural Women in Rwanda
On October 15, 2024, the International Day of Rural Women was celebrated at the Berwa Kinu...
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From Kinunu
Gallery
Moments from trainings, parish visits, and the mothers we walk with.
Nyundo Diocese
Bishop Anaclet Mwumvaneza
Project Patron
As the spiritual leader of the Nyundo Catholic Diocese, the Most Reverend Bishop Anaclet Mwumvaneza serves as the patron of the Berwa Kinunu Project. His vision of faith in action has laid the foundation for a program that not only uplifts communities materially but also spiritua...
Berwa Kinunu
Father Théophile Hakizimana
Project Director
Théophile Hakizimana is a dedicated Catholic priest and the Director of the Berwa Kinunu Project. With a strong background in social development and pastoral care, Théophile brings both compassion and strategic insight to the project’s implementation. His leadership ensures the d...
Meet the team