From 10th to 14th August 2026, the PEES Project organized a Training of Trainers on Reproductive Health, Gender and Safeguarding at the Incuti Pastoral Centre in Rusizi, bringing together teams from Caritas Rwanda and the Dioceses of Cyangugu and Gikongoro.
The training brought together 21 participants, including PEES Project Coordinators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Moral Values Officers, accountants and Development Animators. During the three-day training, participants strengthened their knowledge and skills in reproductive health, gender and safeguarding.
The overall objective was to enable participants to better understand and prevent risks related to these areas, promote the rights and dignity of vulnerable people, and contribute to creating safe, inclusive and protective environments within the communities targeted by the programme.
The training also emphasized the role of community actors in raising awareness, providing support and protecting populations, particularly young people and vulnerable individuals.
During his visit to the participants, Monsignor Edouard Sinayobye, Bishop of the Diocese of Cyangugu, highlighted the importance of putting people at the centre of every development and solidarity action. “Helping a poor person is the greatest of gifts,” he stressed, while emphasizing the need to educate young people so that they can better understand their health and make responsible decisions.
Monsignor Edouard also emphasized that complementarity between men and women is a fundamental value for harmonious living and a balanced society.
He finally expressed his gratitude to SCCF for its support to the PEES Project, which contributes to supporting and strengthening the capacities of young people and communities.