Rural women are at the heart of thriving communities. Through our work with rural women in Rulindo District, we have learned that lasting empowerment takes more than economic opportunities alone. It requires a holistic approach that nurtures women’s overall well-being, physical and mental health, literacy, and entrepreneurship. When women have the knowledge, resources and support to thrive in every aspect of their lives, they are better equipped to build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen their families and contribute to their communities’ development. This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the women shaping their communities and reaffirm our commitment to creating opportunities for them to thrive. 🧡 #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #RuralWomen #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #Isôoko

Meet Akimana Jeanette. Read her story and discover what changed through Mutima w’Urugo. 💛 #MutimaWUrugo #Isôoko #WomenEmpowerment

Progress is worth celebrating. The work is not over. This International Day of the Girl Child, we are looking at the progress Rwanda has made and the gaps that still need our attention. From ending child marriage to keeping girls in school, expanding digital opportunities, and ensuring access to essential health services, investing in girls’ rights means investing in a stronger future for everyone. Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, grow, make choices, and shape her own future. What is one change you believe would make the biggest difference in girls’ lives? Share your thoughts below. 👇🏽 #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsRights #EndChildMarriage #InvestInGirls #Isôoko

Meet Esther Tabu.  And a journey that changed what she believed was possible. Discover Esther’s story through Mutima w’Urugo. 💛 #MutimaWUrugo #Isôoko #WomenEmpowerment

We have officially launched and started implementing Imbaraga z’Isôoko, an initiative of the Ingoga Growth Program! Ingoga Growth Program is an initiative implemented by a consortium of seven youth-led organizations, in partnership with the @mastercardfoundation. The consortium is led by @rworkshops and includes @imagineiwr, @impanuro, @isooko_cd, @iwacuinafrica, @loveandhandss, and @starlightafrica Imbaraga z’Isôoko will support 1,000 young people aged 16–30 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) to access pathways to dignified and fulfilling work over the next three years. The project will be implemented in Masoro, Murambi, and Ntarabana Sectors of Rulindo District, reaching 80% young women and 20% young men among whom 5% are people with disabilities. At the launch, we were joined by @nudor_rwanda, our partner supporting the project on inclusion and reasonable accommodation, alongside @rulindodistrict. Together, we are creating more inclusive economic opportunities for young people in Rwanda. #YoungAfricaWorks

Communication is for everyone. This International Day of Sign Languages, we celebrate the steps taken toward inclusion and accessibility, while recognizing the continued work needed to ensure everyone is heard and included. We are sharing a few words and phrases in sign language for you to start practising and using with your friends and family. #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #Inclusion #Accessibility #Isôoko

This Tuesday, our Co-founder & Executive Director, Darlène Laure Karamutsa, will co-lead a conversation with The Sidebar, exploring what communities need before climate shocks arrive. The discussion will bring together perspectives across climate, health, livelihoods, education, gender equity, and community leadership, looking at how we can strengthen resilience before crises happen. #ClimateResilience #CommunityLedDevelopment #ClimateAction #CommunityLeadership #GenderEquity #Isôoko

Meet Chantal, a participant in Isôoko’s Mutima w’Urugo program. 👉 Swipe to discover the journey that helped Chantal see new possibilities for her business and her family. #MutimaWUrugo #IsôokoCommunityDevelopment #WomenCreatingChange #StoriesOfChange #Rwanda

📸 In partnership with @OkapiSports For over a month, Isôoko’s Holiday Boot Camp brought together 2,000+ young people through basketball, music and dance creating space to learn, connect, stay active and building healthier choices, from staying in school to saying no to alcohol and drugs. Young people also explored SRH, safety, digital content creation and life skills, while more than 100 youth competed in the basketball games leading to the finals. The winning team received a new basketball, and all students heading back to school received learning materials. Creating spaces where young people can thrive. #HeheNIcyuma #Nkunda #Basketball #Community #Learning #Holidays #BackToSchool

Meet Alice, a participant in Isôoko’s Mutima w’Urugo program. 👉 Swipe to discover the shift that changed how Alice saw herself and what she could build with that shift. #MutimaWUrugo #IsôokoCommunityDevelopment #WomenCreatingChange #StoriesOfChange #Rwanda

Sometimes, prevention starts with something simple: creating space for people to speak, listening without judgment, and reminding one another that asking for support is okay. A strong community is one where people don't have to carry difficult moments alone. We encourage open conversations about mental health, compassion for one another, and communities where people feel seen, heard, valued and supported. Let’s change the narrative. Let’s start the conversation. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #StartTheConversation #ChangingTheNarrativeOnSuicide #MentalHealth #IsôokoCommunityDevelopment

Celebrating the learning journey of Mutima w’Urugo women’s babies and toddlers at Tûuza Mubyeyi, “Be at Ease Mama” Childcare Center. #childcare #gift #mothers #time #foundation #LearningJourney

Celebrating the children and youth of Mutima w’Urugo women as they build a culture of reading through the Reading Club at Isôoko’s Library. #reading #club #library #children #youth

Celebrating Mutima w' Urugo Women making amazing progress in literacy and numeracy, strengthening the skills and confidence they need for their entrepreneurial journey. #international #literacy #day #numeracy #women

"Celebrating Happy International Youth Day!  While young people may come from different backgrounds, communities, and life realities, we share common aspirations: to learn, grow, thrive, access opportunities, and build meaningful lives. At Isôoko, we create spaces and opportunities for young women and youth to turn these aspirations into action. Different Contexts. Common Aspirations. Shared Possibilities. #InternationalYouthDay #Isôoko #RwandaYouth #YouthEmpowerment"

Isôoko Community Development is honoured to be part of Segal 2026 @SegalFoundation. The Next Beat is a gathering bringing together African changemakers, partners, and social innovators to celebrate locally-led solutions, trust, collaboration, and collective action. Through this platform, Isôoko will share its journey of building community-driven solutions that empower women, youth, and families to thrive. #Segal2026 #TheNextBeat #LocallyLed #SocialInnovation #AfricanInnovation

🚑 100% attendance. 100% certified. As a wellness and sports hub, being prepared to respond to emergencies is an essential part of how we care for our community. 30 Isôoko team members successfully completed a two-day First Aid Training with the Rwanda Red Cross, gaining practical life-saving skills including CPR, choking response, bleeding control, fracture management, and emergency response. Thank you to the Rwanda Red Cross for equipping our team with the knowledge and skills to respond with confidence when it matters most. ❤️ #IsôokoCommunity #FirstAidTraining #CPR #EmergencyPreparedness #Wellness #Sports #SavingLives

Access to finance creates opportunities. 💚 In partnership with VisionFund Rwanda, five Mutima w'Urugo saving groups have been trained and supported through the Financial Accelerating Saving Groups Transformation (FAST) Program, strengthening their capacity to provide loans that help members start and grow income-generating businesses. Participants also received the Humura Insurance Package, providing health emergency coverage for themselves and their families, helping protect their savings and entrepreneurship journey. #MutimawUrugo #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialInclusion #Entrepreneurship

We were honored to welcome a team from Hope of Family for a learning visit to our Community Center. The visit provided an opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and showcase our community center model, youth engagement initiatives, community participation strategies, and sustainability approaches. Meaningful conversations like these strengthen our collective efforts to build empowered, healthy, and resilient communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from one another and look forward to potential future collaboration. #LearningVisit #KnowledgeSharing #CommunityDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Isooko

Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing members of Mutima w'Urugo enjoying the Isôoko Magazine. ❤️ Thanks to the literacy and numeracy training they have received, participants are now able to read, learn, and engage with the stories, information, and opportunities shared through the magazine. Moments like these remind us of the transformative power of education and lifelong learning. #LiteracyForAll #NumeracySkills #CommunityEmpowerment #LifelongLearning #Isôoko