Who We Are
Get to know our background, vision, mission, core values, guiding principles, and theory of change.
Background
Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) is a national humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1997 and dedicated to promoting and improving the socio-economic welfare of women and girls in Rwanda. Since its founding, RWN has focused on women’s empowerment, gender equality, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention by supporting survivors to heal, rebuild their lives, and transform into independent, influential leaders in their communities. The organization operates more than 24 village-level Women Safe Spaces in 12 districts across Rwanda and implements programs in gender equality, GBV prevention and response, economic empowerment, transformation and health.
Vision
A healthy, empowered, and peaceful Rwandan society.
RWN envisions a Rwanda where women are active participants and beneficiaries of social, economic, and political transformation, living dignified lives, free from violence, and contributing meaningfully to their communities.
Mission
To improve the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda by enhancing their efforts to meet their basic needs. RWN’s mission is grounded in empowering women for self-transformation, gender equality, and leadership. This includes ensuring women’s access to healthcare, education, justice, and economic opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Core Values
Accountability
Upholding integrity, transparency, and responsibility in all operations.
Humanitarianism
Compassionately responding to the needs of vulnerable women and communities.
Organization
Promoting unity, inclusion, and cohesion across RWN programs.
Partnership
Building strong alliances and networks for shared impact.
Excellence
Striving for high-quality, evidence-based, and transformative results.
Guiding Principles
Research & Documentation
Strengthening CSOs SDG 5 Forum for Advocacy
Solid resource mobilization strategies
Inclusive and integrated WSS-centered interventions
Innovative Girls' Voice Amplifier
Engaging boys and men
Theory of Change
Healthy Women Leading Peaceful Lives to Become Socio-Economically Empowered.
Transformation occurs through four pathways: Healing, Empowerment, Transformation, and Advocacy & Influence.
Explore our work
Discover our programs and impact across Rwanda, or get in touch with our team.