Dignity
Respecting others and recognising the inherent value of every human being.
We help all people
Transforming Lives
Transforming Lives
Across Rwanda
Social protection and socio‑economic development of the Rwandan population through sustainable, holistic transformation.
- Year established
- 2017
- Districts served
- 2
- Key programs
- 4
Established
Districts
Programs
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Our Mission
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We’re Building Strong Communities
The organisation aims at the social protection and the socio-economic development of the Rwandan population. We work alongside families and communities rather than for them, so that progress continues long after a programme ends.
Since 2017 our teams have delivered child protection, women’s empowerment, education, health and humanitarian response across the Gasabo and Rubavu districts.
- Social Protection Supporting vulnerable communities across Rwanda.
- Economic Development Empowering families through sustainable programs.
- Community Transformation Building hope and reducing poverty together.
“A Rwanda where every individual and community has access to opportunities for holistic development, dignity, and sustainable prosperity.”
We pursue that vision by investing in people first: the mother learning to run a savings group, the child returning to school, the family rebuilding after a disaster.
Dignity
Holistic Growth
Prosperity
Our goal is measurable, lasting change in the communities we serve. We track progress not by how much we spend, but by how many families no longer need us.
Across four programme areas we focus on the outcomes that compound: children who stay in school, households with a reliable income, and communities prepared for the next shock.
- Strengthen family income through savings and loan groups
- Keep vulnerable children in education
- Improve hygiene, nutrition and access to health cover
- Respond quickly when disaster strikes
What drives us
Our Core Values
Five commitments that shape how we work, who we serve, and how we account for every franc entrusted to us.
How we governStewardship
Managing financial and human resources with accountability and wisdom.
Integrity
Honesty and transparency in every operation, building trust through openness.
Committed to the Poor
Serving the most vulnerable, relieving suffering and promoting real change.
Being Partners
Collaboration and cooperation are essential to achieving our mission together.
What We Do
Key Program Areas
Program 01
Family and Communities Development
We work with whole families, not single beneficiaries. Savings groups, skills training and child protection combine so that progress holds long after a programme ends.
What this includes
- Child Protection and Youth Livelihoods
- Women and Single Mothers Empowerment
- Training of Gender and Conflict management
- Training on Leadership and Entrepreneurship
- Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
- Training on Rwandan Ethics and Spiritual Development
- Fight against Drug Abuse in Rwandan community
- House Renovation and Construction
Program 02
Education
Education is the surest route out of poverty. From early childhood through vocational and ICT training, we remove the barriers that keep children and young adults out of the classroom.
What this includes
- Vocational Training
- Early Childhood Development (ECD)
- School material Support
- Feeding programs Support
- Training on ICT
- Literacy
Program 03
Health and Nutrition
Good health makes every other gain possible. We combine hygiene education, nutrition support and help with health insurance so families can stay well and stay in work.
What this includes
- Fighting epidemic Diseases
- Counselling and Psycho-traumatology Intervention
- Health Insurance Support
- School Feeding Support
- Fighting Against Malnutrition
- Teaching Hygiene and Sanitation in the community
- Toilet Renovation and Construction
Program 04
Humanitarian and Disaster Response
When drought, flood or displacement strikes, families need help immediately and a way back afterwards. We pair emergency response with agriculture, climate and peace-building work.
What this includes
- Agriculture and livestock
- Environment Protection and Climate
- Rights and Social Justice
- Training on Unity, Reconciliation and Peace building
Latest Projects
What We Are Building
Programmes underway right now across Gasabo and Rubavu.
News & Articles
Stories From Our Work
Updates, field reports and reflections from the communities we serve.
women
20 Single Mothers Make Up the First Tailoring Cohort of the TWIYUBAKE Project
The TWIYUBAKE Project’s first tailoring cohort brings together 20 single mothers in Uruhetse Village, Gasabo …
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bible
30 Young Mothers Receive Bibles to Strengthen Their Faith in Rwanda
Full Life Initiative provided 30 Bibles to young single mothers participating in the Twiyubake Project in Ndu…
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economy
Full Life Initiative Participates in Gasabo District JADF Exhibition
Full Life Initiative (FLI) participated in a Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) exhibition organized by Ga…
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Meet Our Team
The People Behind The Work
Dedicated leaders committed to transforming communities through compassionate service and sustainable development.
Rev. Dr. Ndyamiyemenshi Nathan
Legal Representative FounderLeads Full Life Initiative and its work across the Gasabo and Rubavu districts.
Rev. Dr. Joel Kubwimana
Deputy Legal RepresentativeOversees community development programmes and partner relationships.
Mugisha Honore
National Projects CoordinatorCoordinates Full Life Initiative projects and programmes at the national level.
Uwamahoro Sifa
TreasurerManages financial stewardship and reporting across all programme areas.
2017
Serving Rwanda since
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