Restoring human dignity, one community at a time.
Hope Iwacu Initiative builds safe, inclusive, and resilient communities — preventing human trafficking, upholding sexual and reproductive health and rights, and empowering youth to reach their full potential.
We are Hope Iwacu Initiative
A registered non-governmental organization working at the intersection of counter-human-trafficking, sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth empowerment, education, and community development — through prevention, protection, advocacy, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
Our vision is straightforward: a society free and safe from exploitation, especially for the most vulnerable among us.
Organization Info
The work, in numbers
Our Programs
Each program reinforces the others — prevention in schools, protection for survivors, and advocacy that shifts how institutions respond.
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights
Education, advocacy, and support services ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, and policies that protect these rights.
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Prevention & Survivor Protection
Prevention, protection for vulnerable people, survivor support, awareness-raising, and advocacy for stronger anti-trafficking laws.
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Safe Spaces & Umusare Radio
Safe Space Tuseme clubs in schools and the Umusare radio drama series carry SRHR and anti-trafficking messages to a wide audience.
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Frontline Responder Training
Training local leaders, youth focal persons, and frontline responders to identify trafficking indicators and act on them.
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Reintegration & Economic Support
Psychosocial support and economic reintegration so survivors can rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
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Research & Policy Advocacy
Evidence-based advocacy with government and partners to strengthen national protection systems and legal frameworks.
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See the campaign reaching communities across Rwanda
From border districts to schools, our awareness campaigns bring government, civil society, and communities into one conversation.
Recent news & updates
Tripartite Alliance signed with Pax Press and Delight Rwanda
A five-year Memorandum of Understanding establishing a Tripartite Alliance dedicated to preventing human trafficking and protecting survivors across Rwanda.
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MoU with Women Link Worldwide advances gender equality
A partnership advancing the rights of women and girls through strategic litigation, advocacy, and social justice.
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Bringing hotels into the fight against trafficking
An awareness campaign engaging staff from Kigali Serena, Ubumwe Grande, and Radisson Blu hotels.
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Help us reach the next community that needs it.
Your support funds Safe Space clubs, survivor reintegration, and community awareness campaigns.