Dufatanye Inshuti z’Abana is non-profit organisation based in the town of Rwamagana, Kigabiro sector, Cyanya cell.

It is situated 60 km from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. This association was created in July 1997 by the former employees of the Fred Rwigema Orphanage which closed in that year. It’s mission is to contribute to the well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children, members of the association and the community of Rwamagana.

There are currently 27 members who make up the general assembly and 150 beneficiaries of whom the majority are children orphaned by the genocide as well as other vulnerable children.

The association conducts its activities throughout the country but especially in the Eastern Province of Rwanda where it is based. Its executive committee is composed of 7 members, a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, 3 counselors and 2 accountants.

OBJECTIVES

• Help vulnerable and orphaned children to integrate better into the community.

• Create employment.

• Create a climate of hope for vulnerable and orphaned children.

• Promote equality and gender balance.

• Combat sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS