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The primary goal of Hope of Family is to promote parental involvement in their children education while improving families’socio-economic status.

Hope of Family (HoF) is a local Non-Government Organization created in 2018 with a goal-oriented towards reducing extreme family poverty through strong and efficient children’s education. Hope of Family is based in Shyogwe Sector, Muhanga district, Southern Province of Rwanda.

20/04/2026

𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Last week, we had the privilege of joining fellow Woven Foundation partners from across Rwanda for a powerful 3-day Rwanda Leadership Corner session focused on Human Rights Education.
This unique platform brought together Executive Directors and Program Managers to exchange experiences, reflect on challenges, and co-create practical pathways forward. It was more than a training; it was a space for learning, connection, and collective growth.

Throughout the sessions, we explored how to adapt human rights education to our local context and, more importantly, how to integrate it into our ongoing programs in meaningful and sustainable ways.

For us, this comes at a pivotal moment. The insights gained will directly strengthen our IJWI Program, where we work with History secondary school teachers and community leaders to promote human rights awareness through education and actionable locally led initiatives.

We are inspired by how these learnings will deepen our impact, empowering educators to become champions of human rights within their schools and communities.
We are deeply grateful to Woven Foundation for making this initiative possible and for continuously investing in local organizations to drive meaningful, sustainable impact.

15/04/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞!
Today, we are featuring a story of Musabyemariya Venancie whose her son come back to life after struggling with severe acute malnutrition.

At first, there was only worry. Musabyemariya Venancie remembers holding her son close, feeling how light he was in her arms. “He was so small, and I was always afraid,” she recalls. Born prematurely at just 1.9 kg, he struggled from the very beginning. As months passed, nothing seemed to change except her fear. While other children grew stronger, her son remained fragile, barely gaining weight and barely eating.

By the time he turned two, he weighed only 6.5 kg. Every meal felt like a battle. She would spend hours trying to feed him, only for him to take a single spoon and turn away. “I could spend a whole day feeding him, and he would eat just one spoon,” she says. The growth chart showed a frightening red mark, a sign of severe acute malnutrition. In the quiet moments, when she compared him to other children, even his own sibling, her heart sank. Tears became familiar.

That was her reality. Then, something shifted. Neighbors encouraged her to try a home based Early Childhood Development center supported by Hope of Family. With hesitation but also hope, she enrolled her son. “I came because I had no other solution,” she shares softly. At that time, he weighed around 7 kg.
The first days were not easy. Even the caregivers noticed that he did not like to eat. But they did not give up. They fed him patiently. They cared for him attentively. They introduced him to new foods like eggs, which he had never eaten before. Within three months, he gained 0.5 kg. More importantly, he began eating with other children. “When he saw others eating, he started to follow them,” Venancie explains. Five months later, he reached 8 kg.

Then came a moment she will never forget. Her son looked at her and said, “Mama, I am hungry.” For the first time, he began asking for food, feeding himself, and finishing his plate. “They give him a full plate, and he finishes it,” she says. Today, he has reached 11 kg. Through the ECD program, Venancie did not just see her child grow. She grew too. She received training on preparing nutritious and balanced meals. Instead of cooking separate foods that her child would reject, she learned to prepare one pot meals that are rich, mixed, and nourishing. “Now he does not select food anymore,” she explains.“I did not believe in giving water to my child, but now he drinks it and loves it.”

Today, she sees no more fear, only growth. “I feel like I have nothing to say but thank you to Hope of Family,” she says. Because sometimes, it takes a village not just to raise a child, but to help them truly live.

13/04/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭–𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭.

Our Executive Director IYAMUREMYE NSHUTI Augustin will be attending the Skoll World Forum 2026, taking place in Oxford.

Bringing together some of the world’s most visionary changemakers, the Forum shines a global spotlight on bold ideas, transformative solutions, and the leaders redefining social impact across continents.

We look forward to an enriching experience; learning from global pioneers, exchanging powerful insights, and building meaningful connections with leaders driving lasting impact across communities worldwide.

If you’ll be around, we would love to connect. 🌍
The Skoll Foundation

10/04/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬!

In Rwanda, population density has reached nearly 614 people per square kilometer, the pressure on land is increasing every day. For many families, especially in rural communities, land is small but the need for food, nutrition, and income continues to grow. This reality calls for smarter, more efficient ways of using the little land available to produce more and better.

That is why friday, we are proud and excited to unveil something truly transformative: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌, a hands-on learning hub where our beneficiaries will get knowledge and skills on vegetable farming practices. Through different types of kitchen gardens, families learn how to transform their small plots into productive sources of diverse and nutritious vegetables that support their daily lives.

What makes this initiative even more impactful is that it goes beyond training. The farm will also produces fresh vegetables that support our Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, helping ensure that children receive balanced and nutritious meals. In this way, the farm will become both a learning center and a direct source of improved nutrition for the youngest members of our communities.

This initiative is also a step toward reducing extreme poverty and strengthening rural households in communities such as Muhanga District and beyond.
At its core, this initiative is about empowering families with skills, improving food security, and creating sustainable change, showing that even small land can grow big impact.

07/04/2026

Today, we remember. 🕯️
We honor the lives lost during the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 and stand in solidarity with survivors.

As we mark 𝐊𝐰𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚 𝟑𝟐, we renew our commitment to unity, dignity, and a future free from division.
Never Again.

02/04/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬?

Today, We Feature Our 43-Year-Old Beneficiary, Kabarebe Francine, and Her Journey of Transformation!

For years, life for Francine was defined by uncertainty.
At 43, living in Mapfuno Village, each day began with the same quiet worry, how to feed her children. Food was not guaranteed; it was hoped for. What others might call a simple meal felt, to her, like a distant dream. Despite her resilience, the land she cultivated gave little in return. Harvests were small and unpredictable, barely 40 to 50 kilograms of maize, often planted in the wrong seasons due to limited knowledge and resources.
This was the life she knew.

Everything began to change in 2024, when Francine was selected to join Hope of Family. She became part of a 20-member savings group called Twunganirane, a name that reflects unity and mutual support. It was more than a group; it became a space where hope slowly began to grow.
Through the organization’s domestic animal support, Francine received a pig. What seemed like a simple asset became a turning point. From it, she accessed natural fertilizer, something she had never used before. For the first time, her farming began to transform.

At the same time, through her savings group, Francine gathered the courage to take a loan. Combining it with her small personal savings, she made a bold decision to start a poultry farming business. With determination, she purchased 35 young hens, opening a new path toward income and stability for her family.
Then came a moment she had never imagined.
Standing in her harvest zone, Francine could see the difference with her own eyes. This time, her expected harvest was not 40 or 50 kilograms, but nearly 200 kilograms. What once felt impossible had become real.
Today, Francine is no longer living day to day in uncertainty. She is planning, growing, and building.

With the income from her maize harvest, she is preparing to repay her savings group loan, strengthening her place within the group and her belief in what she can achieve. But she is not stopping there. She dreams of scaling her farming activities beyond 200 kilograms, combining crop cultivation with poultry farming to create a more stable and sustainable future.
Her next steps are already clear. She plans to rent an additional acre of land and build a small structure at home to expand her poultry project.

31/03/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐬 : 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫!

There are moments that remind us why we do this work ; and last month was one of them.

We had the privilege of welcoming Woven Foundation’s new grantee partners to our offices following the completion of Community of Practice (CoP) in Rwanda with other existing partners. We had a moment to dive deep into realities of community we are serving toward reduction of extreme family poverty through strong and efficient children education.

The delegation also met with beneficiaries whose lives are being shaped by community-driven interventions, plus visiting our Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers.

The delegation included inspiring and visionary leaders from: Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action(SDHA) (Rwanda), Appuis aux Personnes Inaccessibles à l'Éducation et aux Métiers (APIEM) (DRC), and HOCHOBAP Holistic (Kenya).

Across borders and backgrounds, one thing was clear: we are united by a common mission: to invest in children, empower communities, and create pathways to a future filled with opportunity and dignity.

Grateful for Woven Foundation for uniting these great minds to learn from each other!

27/03/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?

In Mombasa this week, something special took shape.
Our Executive Director joined fellow nonprofit founders and changemakers from across East and Central Africa for Perennial gathering; each carrying stories, challenges, and bold visions for their communities.

The convening created space for deep reflection, honest dialogue, and meaningful exchange on what it takes to lead sustainably in complex environments. Beyond strategy, the conversations centered on leadership resilience, locally led solutions, and long-term impact.

Spaces like these are critical; not only for knowledge exchange, but for sustaining the people behind the work.
At Hope of Family, we are proud to be part of a growing network of leaders committed to advancing community-driven solutions across Africa.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Imago Dei Fund and the Perennial team for curating a thoughtful and impactful gathering that invests in leaders shaping Africa’s future.

23/03/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?

In ours, a quiet transformation is taking place.

Not long ago, many of these youth had lost hope. Education had been interrupted, opportunities felt distant, and the belief in a better future was fading. But today, their story is changing.

Through our Youth Economic Empowerment Program, they have gained practical skills in areas like hairdressing and mushroom cultivation through TVET training. After completion, they are now learning how to manage money using Aflatoun International tools like printed banknotes, and money box, asking simple but powerful questions: What will I save for? How will I grow my income? What future do I want to build?

These conversations are doing more than teaching financial literacy, they are rebuilding confidence and sparking ambition.

Now, these young people are preparing to launch their own small businesses in our community. They are no longer defined by the challenges they faced, but by the choices they are making, to save, to invest, and to believe in themselves again.

At Hope of Family, we are proud to walk this journey with them, turning lost hope into opportunity, and potential into real, lasting change.

17/03/2026

🌍 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩: 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚!🇧🇮

We’re excited to share that next week, our Executive Director, Mr. Augustin Iyamuremye Nshuti, will be in Mombasa, Kenya to participate in the Perennial Leadership Program organized by the Imago Dei Fund.

For five days, selected Imago Dei Fund partners and leaders from across East Africa will gather to pause, reflect, build authentic relationships, and explore practical tools and leadership practices that help sustain long-term impact in our communities.

We are grateful to the Imago Dei Fund for creating such a thoughtful space where changemakers can learn from one another, strengthen collaboration, and grow as leaders serving their communities.
We’re looking forward to meeting fellow changemakers, exchanging ideas, and strengthening the network of organizations working to uplift communities across our region.

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!

13/03/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐩: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐖𝐅 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!

From losing confidence after finishing school to becoming a self-employed tailor and job creator, 𝐌𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 is a powerful story of resilience and opportunity. Through Hope of Family’s Youth Economic Empowerment Program, she transformed a small chance into a thriving future.

Discover how her determination turned one sewing machine into a life-changing opportunity.

🔗 Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dUcjxd6F

10/03/2026

Few weeks, We were honored to welcome Ruth William, Hugh Williams, and their friend to Hope of Family for a meaningful visit to witness our work firsthand.

The delegation began with a tour of our office, gaining insight into our mission and the initiatives driving change in our community. They later visited the English Club at EP Mbare, where children proudly showcased how they are improving their English skills through the “Be Reading” Project; an innovative initiative that uses smart devices to make language learning more engaging and accessible for primary school students.

Seeing the children confidently read, engage, and express themselves in English was a powerful reminder of how access to the right tools can unlock incredible potential.

The delegation also had the opportunity to our beneficiaries and explore our social enterprise, gaining deeper insight into how our programs are transforming lives and strengthening families in the community.

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to host such thoughtful and inspiring guests. Their interest, encouragement, and insights motivate us to keep pushing forward in our mission to reduce extreme family poverty through strong and efficient children education.

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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