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Since 1992 ; Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe dedicated to women’s empowerment, gender equality, peacebuilding, and development in Rwanda. By today, the umbrella has grown to 52 member organizations from across the country. For the past over 30 years, PF/TH has served as a model for creating a peaceful and stable Rwandan society free of all types of gender discrimination and defined by gender equality and equity, as part of a larger process toward sustainable development.

Community mobilization, advocating for women’s participation in decision-making processes, economic development for women, and combating Gender Based Violence is among the notable accomplishments.

Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe believes that development cannot be achieved or sustained at the community, district, or national levels unless women are included and their rights are respected in all areas of development.

Women with vision can speak up and contribute to national development, with a special emphasis on vulnerable people having equal rights and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and benefits from both household and national resources, which justifies the existence of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe.

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Strengthening Malaria prevention through Indoor Residual Spraying in Northern Province

From 9th to 31st March 2026, a large-scale Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign was carried out across malaria hotspot sectors in Rwanda’s Northern Province, reinforcing one of the country’s most effective strategies for reducing transmission in high-risk communities.

The initiative brought together Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe (PFTH), the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, district authorities, health facilities, and local leaders in a coordinated effort to target areas with malaria incidence exceeding 100 cases per 1,000 population. This focused approach ensured that resources reached the communities most in need.

This campaign strongly emphasized on community engagement. Alongside spraying activities, outreach efforts were conducted to raise awareness, address misconceptions, and build trust. Community Health Workers and local leaders played a central role in mobilizing households, holding local meetings, and encouraging participation.
The results reflect this collective effort. While the campaign initially targeted 52,267 households across 10 hotspot sectors in Gicumbi, Gakenke, Musanze, and Rulindo districts, it ultimately reached 56,367 households, achieving 107.8% of the target. This outcome underscores the critical role that informed and engaged communities play in the success of public health interventions.

In addition to IRS, households were encouraged to adopt complementary malaria prevention measures, including consistent use of mosquito nets, maintaining environmental hygiene, and seeking early treatment for symptoms. By combining vector control with behavior change, the campaign helped address persistent barriers such as misconceptions about spraying and low readiness among some households.

The success of this campaign demonstrates the impact of coordinated action and community partnership in malaria prevention. Sustaining progress will require continued collaboration, strong community engagement, and reinforcement of preventive practices at the household level. With such efforts, Rwanda continues to move closer to eliminating malaria as a public health threat.