Trócaire

Trócaire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland and has been operating in Rwanda since 1994. The organization focuses on empowering local communities through partnerships with civil society and faith-based organizations.

📍 Trócaire Rwanda Office

• Address: BHC Building, 260 Boulevard de l’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 2040, Kigali, Rwanda

• Phone: +250 252 574 748

• Fax: +250 252 577 627

• General Email: complaintsrwanda@trocaire.org

• Website: www.trocaire.org/countries/rwanda

👥 Key Contact

• Christian Kitumaini – Chief of Party, Climate Justice Communities Programme

  • Email: christian.kitumaini@trocaire.org

🌍 Focus Areas in Rwanda

Trócaire’s strategic priorities in Rwanda include:

• Climate and Environmental Justice: Supporting communities to adapt to climate change and promoting sustainable environmental practices.

• Women’s Empowerment: Advocating for the protection, voice, and leadership of women and girls.

• Localisation and Partnership: Strengthening local organizations to lead development initiatives.

🌱 Recent Initiatives

In February 2024, Trócaire launched the Climate Justice Communities (CJC) programme in partnership with organizations such as SCIAF, CBM UK, and several Rwandan NGOs. This initiative aims to assist vulnerable communities in Gisagara, Karongi, and Ngororero Districts to build resilience against climate change impacts like floods and droughts. The programme is supported by the Scottish Government and focuses on community-led planning and action.

Additionally, Trócaire has been involved in conservation and livelihood projects in the Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts, promoting biodiversity and sustainable community development.