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Gardens for Health International works in Rwanda to provide lasting agricultural solutions to childhood malnutrition. GHI steps in where food aid ends.
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19/08/2026

Gardens for Health International conducted training for 331 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Burera and Gasabo districts, recognizing their critical roles in the fight against malnutrition in their communities. The training aimed to enhance the maternal and child nutrition knowledge and practices of CHWs in Burera & Gasabo Districts, leading to improved nutrition outcomes among pregnant mothers, post-partum care, their children, and the community as a whole.

The objectives were:
✓ To train the CHWs, health center CEHOs & nutritionists on key health and nutrition topics relevant to maternal & children's nutrition in relation to national protocols.
✓ To equip the CHWs with practical tools and strategies for promoting prenatal care and post-partum care adoption among pregnant women.
✓ To strengthen the capacity of the CHWs to provide nutrition education and counseling to pregnant mothers and families in the community.

In attendance were Community Health Workers from the Rugarama, Kinoni, Cyanika & Gahunga sectors in Burera District, as well as the Jabana, Nduba, Rutunga & Bumbogo sectors of Gasabo District, where GHI operates. The training focused on nutrition and served as a platform for them to share their experiences and learn from one another. In addition, Health Center Community, Health & Environmental Officers, Nutritionists, and District Hospital Nutritionists also joined these CHWs in their respective sectors.

10/08/2026

Gardens for Health International participated in the 19th Rwanda Agricultural Show, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI/RWANDA 🇷🇼) at the Mulindi Agricultural Showgrounds in Gasabo District. Under the theme “Accelerating Agri-Food Systems Transformation through Innovation and Strategic Partnerships.” In his opening remarks at the agricultural show, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, called on farmers and other agricultural stakeholders to embrace strategic partnerships to drive sustainable agri-food systems transformation across Rwanda. The two-week event provided an opportunity for us to showcase our work through engagement and discussions with the public, policymakers, and other agricultural stakeholders.

07/08/2026

Today is Umuganura, Rwanda’s National Harvest and Thanksgiving Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of August. On this day, communities come together to celebrate their harvest, share meals, and maintain their heritage by showcasing traditional music, dance, and crafts, while emphasizing the value of hard work and strengthening social cohesion. This year, Rusizi District hosted Umuganura nationally under the theme Umuganura, source of unity and foundation for self-reliance.” The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources MINAGRI/RWANDA 🇷🇼 , alongside other institutions, emphasized the critical role of agriculture and collective achievements across all social and economic sectors, highlighting agricultural milestones, cultural resilience, and the community harvest thanksgiving.

Gardens for Health International wishes you a happy Umuganura! 🌽🥕🍠🌱

30/07/2026

Gardens for Health International (GHI) through its Maternal Nutrition Program brought together men through the men’s engagement sessions aimed at strengthening their roles in improving maternal and child health, food and nutrition security at the household levels.

The theoretical and practical sessions were held in collaboration with the health centers in Gasabo and Burera Districts. In the practical session, the men were trained in nutrition sensitive agriculture where they also established vegetable garden at the health centre. They also prepared nutritious meals using the one pot one hour model. The training sessions also the provided an opportunity for men to gain knowledge, share experiences, and understand how their support and involvement in the households contribute to healthier outcomes for their families.

In Burera District, the head of Ntaruka health centre Mr.Innocent MIGAMBIYIMANA advised them to establish the vegetable gardens at their households’ to ensure they have access to vegetables for improved diets. He also encouraged them to support their pregnant wives in ensuring they consume healthy nutritious meals for their health and their babies. Gardens for Health International is grateful for the continued collaboration and partnerships with the health centers and local leadership in ending malnutrition in the communities we work with.

28/07/2026

This month, Gardens for Health International's senior leadership met with the FAO Representative to Rwanda, Mohamed Aw-Dahir, to discuss collaborative efforts to reduce malnutrition through nutrition-sensitive agriculture, healthy diets, and nutrition education.

The meeting also highlighted GHI's Maternal Nutrition Programme and Sustainable School Feeding Project, and explored opportunities to work together toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

08/07/2026

Graduation day in Burera and Gasabo Districts 🎓A huge congratulations to the incredible mothers in Gasabo and Burera Districts who recently graduated from our Maternal Nutrition Program! 🎓🌱
Over the past months, these expectant mothers have learned, gained knowledge, and skills in agriculture, nutrition, and health to fight malnutrition. They have also established vegetable gardens in their households, which ensure a supply for vegetables that increase dietary diversity for improved nutrition. We aren't just supporting healthy pregnancies-we are preventing childhood malnutrition before it even begins.

We are incredibly proud of their dedication to ensuring their babies have the healthiest possible start in life. The journey to breaking the cycle of malnutrition starts with a healthy mother! 🌍💚
Join us in celebrating their achievement!

25/05/2026

This month the Gardens for Health International team took a moment to step away from our daily routines to celebrate Labour Day together. From sharing inspiring ideas to engaging in team games and connecting, it was a beautiful reminder of the incredible community behind our mission.

Every day, this team brings unmatched dedication, hard work, and passion to the families and communities we work with. We are so grateful for every team member who contributes to making our mission a reality.

May this month be a continuous celebration of Labour Day to you all! ✨

11/05/2026

At Gardens for Health International, we witness how a mother's love transforms a family and the community. From the first seed planted to the healthy meals shared, mothers are the heartbeat for sustained
nutrition and healthy families.

On this mother’s day, we also celebrate the mothers’ in our team whose diverse roles ensure that the mothers in our program are equipped with knowledge and skills to end malnutrition in Rwanda.

Wishing all mothers’ in our community a beautiful Mother’s Day! Your dedication is the foundation of a healthy world 🌿🥕

01/05/2026

Behind every successful harvest 🌱 and every healthy family is a team of dedicated hands. Today we celebrate the dedication, passion, and hard work of every team member, partner, and community worker whose efforts help build healthier families and stronger communities across Rwanda.

Thank you for the impact you make every day. 💚

16/04/2026

Earlier this month, our team attended the launch of the Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum summit to celebrate 20 years.

Themed “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience” the AFS summit aims to engage relevant stakeholders to move from dialogue to delivery and impact.

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGR I), Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, and the AFS Managing Director, Amath Pathe Sene, highlighted that celebrating two decades of existence also prompts the urgency to measurable and intentional action towards food and nutrition security on the continent.

The summit will take place from September 1st - 5th in Kigali, Rwanda.

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