Oxfam has been working in Rwanda since the 1960s delivering humanitarian response, water and sanitation, conflict management and sustainable livelihoods projects. Today, Oxfam acts as a catalyst and facilitator, bringing people together to influence how change happens and ensure it benefits the poorest and most vulnerable. Working with civil society, private sector and government bodies, we create
partnerships, build capacity and facilitate access to skills, knowledge and technical expertise. Our partners include farmers’ associations, civil society, private sector enterprises, national organizations, women’s groups, research centres, government's bodies and finance institutions. We work closely with all of these groups to bring about long-term changes to the lives of people living in poverty. Our work focuses on sustainable livelihoods, gender justice, humanitarian preparedness and response and we mainstream participatory governance activities. Our aim is to ensure the poorest and most vulnerable directly benefit from development and can influence the decisions which affect their own lives, leading to a more stable and sustainably peaceful Rwanda. We passionately believe in supporting women’s empowerment and equality between men and women.
