What We Do
Communities
“A person is a person because of other people.”
– African Proverb
Agriculture
Many of Rwanda’s poorest people are smallholder farmers or agricultural labourers—many of them women—engaged in subsistence farming or small-scale market activities. AEE Rwanda supports these farmers by providing skills training to select crops suited to their local climate and conditions, adopting techniques that improve land and input efficiency, and accessing essential resources such as seeds, fertilisers, and tools.
The programs also link farmers to local, regional, and international markets, helping to increase crop yields and household income sustainably.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are essential for the health and well-being of children, their families, and communities. Access to clean, safe water supplies close to home reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases and ensures more water is available for drinking, washing, and cleaning. As children and women typically bear the responsibility of fetching water, closer supplies give children more time for school or play, while women, particularly mothers, gain more time for productive activities.
Children are more likely to use toilets that are clean and safe. Improved sanitation facilities, including access to soap and water for handwashing, enable families to stay healthier and reduce the spread of diseases. Extending WASH programs to schools helps instill sanitation and hygiene behaviours in young children, fostering lifelong healthy habits.
Clean Water
Sanitation & Hygiene
Humanitarian Relief & Enviromental care
AEE Rwanda supports individuals displaced from their homes due to conflict, natural disasters, pandemics, and epidemics. In addition to internally displaced persons, Rwanda hosts long-term refugee communities from neighbouring countries. AEE Rwanda collaborates with the Government of Rwanda, along with local and international partners, to enhance the well-being of children and their families in these communities.
With the increasing frequency of natural disasters—including flooding, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and pandemics—AEE Rwanda works closely with relevant government ministries to provide financial and material support to affected communities in areas where AEE Rwanda operates. Our Humanitarian & Emergency Response interventions include WASH support, education, child rights advocacy, and economic empowerment.
