CPCS in Rwanda

A place of well-being, learning and dignity

At the heart of Nyamagabe District, in the Nyagisozi sector, lies the Family Care Center (FCC): a place of care and protection that welcomes 110 to 130 children every day, with a maximum capacity of 150.

The centre provides a structured and caring environment where every child can learn, receive healthcare, express themselves and rebuild their self-confidence.

The services provided by the centre include:
– balanced meals and a daily snack
– educational support, literacy and tutoring
– sports, artistic and educational activities
– health monitoring and psychological support
– hygiene and life-skills education
– parenting sessions and monthly meetings with families
– emergency support for the most vulnerable households.

Every month, the FCC also provides close health monitoring. In 2025, 39 children received care for various medical conditions, with each case receiving personalised support and a home visit.

Every child is unique. Our role is to listen to them, support them and give them back the right to dream.

The CLASS programme (CPCS-Local Action Support and Services) complements the work of the FCC by working at the heart of schools and villages.

It is implemented in partnership with local education authorities, school principals and community committees.

Its main activities include:
– training teachers and pupils on children’s rights and violence prevention
– promoting health, hygiene and disease prevention
– supporting school canteens and distributing learning materials
– community campaigns on child protection and preventing school dropout
– mobilising parents and local leaders to promote more inclusive education

These initiatives help strengthen the prevention of street situations and create a protective environment around every child.

For CPCS-Africa, lasting change comes from mobilising communities.

During the first half of 2025, several activities marked local community life:
– a friendly match with Compassion International, symbolising unity and joy
– official participation in the national genocide commemoration ceremonies, including a solidarity donation to survivor families
– child-leader elections within the FCC, promoting youth participation and representation.

Every week, the team conducts home visits to monitor children’s well-being and support families.

Children are not simply beneficiaries; they are active participants in their own development. Their opinions, ideas and initiatives help shape the evolution of our programmes.

Children’s physical and mental health remains at the heart of our commitment.

Between January and June 2025, CPCS-Africa:
– provided daily nutritious meals to all children at the centre
– provided basic medical assistance and referrals to healthcare facilities
– supported more than 500 children in enrolling in the national Community-Based Health Insurance scheme
– organised hygiene and prevention campaigns in schools and villages
– improved access to drinking water and sanitation facilities.

These concrete actions reflect our direct contribution to SDGs 3 and 10 and to Rwanda’s national community health strategy.

CPCS-Africa’s success is built on constant and transparent cooperation with authorities at every level.

At national level, CPCS-Africa works closely with the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, and child protection services.

At local level, our teams work every day with Nyamagabe District, sector social affairs officers, school principals and school committees, community leaders and neighbourhood committees, health centres and Community-Based Health Insurance services.

Regular meetings, shared monitoring and common planning tools ensure smooth coordination aligned with national policies.