About Care
CARE International works in 104 countries around the world, reaching and impacting more than 65 million people. CARE Rwanda works closely with other country offices in East Africa and around the world, for mutual learning, advocacy, collaboration and partnering with donors. Learn more about CARE's work around the world at www.care-international.org
CARE Rwanda was formed in 1984, having been invited by the Rwandan government to establish a comprehensive development program. At the time, the majority of the population was rural and reliant on subsistence agriculture, and a host to a number of refugees. As a result, deforestation for energy was resulting in land erosion and degradation, thus the early years of CARE’s work in Rwanda focused on reforestation and environmental protection. Emergency reconstruction and rehabilitation formed the backbone of CARE Rwanda’s programming from 1994 – 1999 in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. From there, HIV/Aids and…
Our Vision We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Our Values Transformation We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation—within the world and our own organization. Integrity We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons. Diversity We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices, and joining together we can solve…