Muturanyi Ngira Nkugire Tugeraneyo: A Community-Driven Approach to Child Nutrition

Community Engagement Dialogue: Fighting Malnutrition Through Solidarity During the engagement with community members, strong emphasis was placed on the role of local solidarity initiatives, particularly the “Muturanyi Ngira Nkugire Tugeraneyo” program, in addressing child malnutrition. This community-driven approach has become a powerful tool for supporting vulnerable households and families with children suffering from malnutrition. Through…

From Dialogue to Action: Community-Led Nutrition Solutions

DARE: 22/1/2026 PLACE: AP KAGEYO OF GICUMBI DISTRICT ACTIVITY: After the partnership meeting. the team visited one of Hearth sessions of Kageyo AP, located in Gicumbi District. Following the conclusion of the meeting, participants conducted a field visit to a Hearth Session, where community members demonstrated practical approaches used to rehabilitate children affected by malnutrition…

United for Child Nutrition and Development: WVR, CARITA BYUMBA, AEE

Gicumbi district, 22 January 2026: Activity: NUTRITION DIALOGUE DONE BY PARTNERS SUCH AS WORLD VISION RWANDA, AEE AND CARITAS BYUMBA. The Nutrition Dialogue highlighted that child malnutrition is not only a health issue but a multi-dimensional challenge rooted in feeding practices, household behavior, food access, care practices, and community support systems. Participants emphasized that adequate…

Strengthening Families Through Proper Infant Nutrition-Nyagatare District

On 28th December 2025, in Katabagemu, Nyagatare District, Caritas Byumba, in partnership with World Vision Rwanda, organized a community sensitization dialogue focusing on infant feeding practices and the fight against malnutrition. These activities were conducted during the Family Day at the level of the Diocese of Byumba, highlighting the importance of strong and healthy families.…

We meet and discuss more on how activities of fighting against malnutrition are being done: We are now in Partnership Evaluation.

On September 9th, 2025, at Nice Garden Hotel, Bumba, Caritas Byumba and World Vision Rwanda–Buranga Cluster held a partnership evaluation meeting for the Positive Deviance Hearth (PDH) project, implemented by Caritas Byumba with funding from World Vision International–Rwanda. The discussions focused on three key areas: Communication: Effective communication is at the heart of every successful…

Caritas Byumba and World Vision, Fighting Child Malnutrition in Kageyo via 12 Days program :We appreciated your visit”

On the 20th of August 2025, Caritas Byumba warmly welcomed distinguished guests in Kageyo Sector. Among them were representatives from World Vision Global, funders of World Vision from Australia, World Vision Rwanda, and the Division Manager of Gicumbi District. Together with World Vision Rwanda, Caritas Byumba showcased its efforts in the fight against child malnutrition.…

Breastfeeding for a Healthier Future: Fighting against Malnutrition in Mutete

On August 2nd, 2025, during World Breastfeeding Week, Caritas Byumba in collaboration with World Vision Rwanda convened a Nutrition Dialogue at Musenyi Health Center in Mutete Sector. The discussion emphasized breastfeeding as a powerful tool in the fight against child malnutrition, especially within the first 1,000 days of life—a critical window for growth and development.…

Kageyo AP Marks Day of the African Child with a Call to End Malnutrition

On June 24, 2025, the community of Kageyo joined millions across the continent to celebrate the Day of the African Child—but with a special theme: “Ndera neza Nkure nemye”. they had opportunity of fighting against child malnutrition via sensitization. Led by Caritas Byumba in partnership with World Vision Rwanda, the event brought together parents, children,…

Strengthening Local Capacity: PD/Hearth Training for Health and Local Leaders

To build stronger, more resilient communities, Caritas Byumba and World Vision Rwanda organized a PD/Hearth training for health workers and local leaders involved in the fight against child malnutrition. The training focused on equipping participants with skills to: Identify positive practices within vulnerable families, Facilitate Hearth sessions using local solutions, Mobilize communities for behavior change,…

Smart Nutrition, Stronger Families: Caritas at Nyagatare Open Day

During the Open Day held in Nyagatare District, June 2025, Caritas Byumba and World Vision Rwanda showcased its impactful work in the fight against child malnutrition. Through interactive displays and testimonies, visitors learned how Caritas and World Vision Rwanda supports families with: Nutrition education, 12-day cooking demonstrations, Growth monitoring, and the PD/Hearth model for community-led…