Northsouth Cooperation - Coopération Nordsud

01/10/2026

300 women. 6 sectors. One step towards greater economic empowerment.

In May 2026, Rwanda Women’s Network trained 300 women across six sectors in Bugesera and Kayonza Districts in financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

The training equipped participants with practical knowledge to better manage their finances, explore entrepreneurial opportunities, and build greater economic independence.

As one participant from Ruhuha Sector shared:

> “I have now understood that even with small savings and proper planning, I can begin small activities that improve my family’s life.”

Economic empowerment goes beyond increasing income. It strengthens confidence, decision-making, and opportunities for women and contributes to more resilient families and communities.

Through initiatives like this, we continue to support women in building sustainable livelihoods and contributing to a more equal future.

Rwanda GenderEquality

30/09/2026

𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. 𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

In May 2026, Rwanda Women’s Network trained 300 women in financial literacy and entrepreneurship across six sectors in Bugesera and Kayonza Districts.

One participant from Ruhuha Sector put it best:

“Before this training, I believed that only people with large amounts of money could start a business. I have now understood that even with small savings and proper planning, I can begin small activities that improve my family’s life.”

Economic empowerment is not just about income. It is about confidence, independence, and a more equal future for women and their families.

22/09/2026

Did you know?

Rwanda has one of the highest rates of women’s economic participation in sub-Saharan Africa (57.87% in 2024 - World Bank). Yet in rural communities, access to financial tools, savings structures, and entrepreneurship training remains limited for many women.

That is exactly why projects like "Femmes en Action" exist.

In May 2026 alone, 300 women in Bugesera and Kayonza Districts took part in financial literacy and entrepreneurship training with Rwanda Women’s Network; gaining practical skills in budgeting, savings, and income generation to build lasting economic independence.

22/09/2026

🇫🇷 Trouver un emploi dans un nouveau pays, cela demande du temps, des repères et un peu de soutien. Avec le projet APES, a accompagné les résidents des centres d’accueil dans leur préparation au marché du travail : définition d’un projet professionnel, rédaction de CV, formations et mentorat individuel vers un stage ou un emploi 🧭🇱🇺

APES fait partie des projets cofinancés par le Fonds AMIF de l’Union européenne 🇪🇺

👉 Plus d’informations : eufunds.lu

🇬🇧 Finding a job in a new country takes time, guidance and a little support. With the APES project, supported residents of reception centres as they prepared for the job market: shaping a career plan, writing a CV, training and one-to-one mentoring towards an internship or a job 🧭🇱🇺

APES is one of the projects co-funded by the European Union’s AMIF Fund 🇪🇺

👉 More information: eufunds.lu

15/09/2026

🌱𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁 “𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀” : 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗿, 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲, 𝘀’𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲́𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗿
Chaque semaine, nous sommes 𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗰𝗼̂𝘁𝗲́𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗷𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗲𝘀 hébergés dans les structures d’accueil pour les accompagner dans leurs devoirs et l’apprentissage des langues nationales. 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 peuvent suivre des cours de langue et des formations utiles pour mieux comprendre les opportunités offertes à leurs enfants et 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗹’𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲́𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲.
Et parce qu’on s’intègre aussi en partageant des moments de joie, nous organisons régulièrement des 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲́𝘀 𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲́𝗰𝗿𝗲́𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 pour créer du lien, découvrir le Luxembourg et s’y sentir chez soi.
Le projet Racines, c’est un accompagnement global pour soutenir les familles demandeuses d’asile dans leur intégration et leur 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝘀’𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘂 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴.
Plus d'informations : https://fr.cns-asbl.org/racines

Ce projet est financé par l'Union Européenne (AMIF) et par le Ministère de la Famille, des Solidarités, du Vivre ensemble et de l’Accueil.

10/09/2026

This is what community-led change looks like ❤️

In Rutana, 360 women have organised themselves into 36 savings and credit groups. Alongside financial literacy training, each group receives a grant to help its members start or grow a small business. It's steady, practical progress: one group, one skill, one loan at a time.

Want to fund a group like this? €1,415 funds training and a grant for one full group of 36 women.

Learn more: https://fr.cns-asbl.org/des-femmes-autonomes

02/09/2026

Getting to the hospital shouldn't be the hardest part of giving birth 🏥

In Napak district, that journey to St Kizito Hosp Matany averages 57 km. A €135 contribution enables 10 pregnant women to make it safely, in time to give birth with proper care.

Every contribution helps more mothers make that journey safely. Support: fr.cns-asbl.org/star-of-health

01/09/2026

26/08/2026

Meet Women's Network (RWN), our partner on the ground in Rwanda 🇷🇼

For almost 30 years, https://rwandawomensnetwork.org/ has supported women and girls across the country, especially survivors of gender-based violence. Together, we're now working in the Bugesera and Kayonza districts, supporting 300 women through Safe Spaces, training, and savings groups.

We'll be sharing more of their story throughout the coming months, so stay with us! 🧡

22/08/2026

Did you know? 😮

In Burundi, 62% of people live on less than €1.88 a day. For many women returning to Rutana after years of exile, that means starting over with nothing: no land, no income, no voice in decisions that shape their own communities.

Together with our partner Burundi, we're helping change that story. This season, we're taking you behind the scenes of our four active projects, starting here in Rutana.

Learn more: fr.cns-asbl.org/des-femmes-autonomes

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