Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been active in Rwanda since 1960, focusing on humanitarian aid and development initiatives. Their work encompasses health and nutrition, agriculture and food security, and youth entrepreneurship and development.

📍 CRS Rwanda Contact Information

• Physical Address: Chadel House, 3rd Floor, KN 78 St / 2, Kiyovu, Kigali (across from the former Belgian School)

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 65, Kigali, Rwanda

• Office Phone: +250 788 307 256

• General Email: CRS_RW@global.crs.org

• Website: https://www.crs.org/our-work-overseas/where-we-work/rwanda

Office Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

📞 Key Contacts

• Country Representative: Jude Marie Banatte – +250 788 303 191

• Operations Manager: Charlotte Batanage – +250 788 387 197

• Administrative Officer: Vestine Mukamusana – +250 788 382 208

• Logistics Officer: Achille Munyaneza – +250 788 317 076

• Supply Chain Specialist: Annick Murekatete – +250 788 308 309

🌍 CRS Rwanda Program Areas

1. Health & Nutrition: CRS implements the USAID-funded Gikuriro Kuri Bose program, focusing on inclusive nutrition and early childhood development. The program has renovated 174 community ECD centers, trained over 30,000 volunteers, and reached 2.1 million participants across 10 districts.

2. Agriculture & Food Security: Efforts include improving farming practices, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, and enhancing food systems to ensure sustainable livelihoods.

3. Youth Entrepreneurship & Development: CRS supports youth through savings-led microfinance programs, vocational training, and digital skills development to foster economic empowerment.