Empowering Communities, Creating Sustainable Futures.
A world free from poverty and discrimination, where everyone enjoys dignity, equity, and access to technology, food security, and a healthy environment.
About Little Heart
A child's first home should be a place of love, not fear
Every child deserves to wake up to warmth, sleep without worry, and grow in a home where they feel safe, valued, and loved. But for too many children, this is not the reality.
- 💔 Some children wake up in broken homes, where conflict and violence steal their laughter.
- 💔 Some roam the streets, longing for a warm embrace, a meal, or simply someone who cares.
- 💔 Some are forced to grow up too soon, burdened with struggles no child should ever carry.
At Authentic Family Organization Rwanda (AFOR), we believe that no child should ever feel invisible, unloved, or unsafe. That's why we stand up for them—rescuing, protecting, and restoring the lives of vulnerable children.
in mission since 2015
Through education, family support, and advocacy, we help children find their voices, reclaim their childhoods, and dream without fear
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We are dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable development, gender equality, and community empowerment.
We empower communities by promoting gender equality, human rights, and sustainable development, enhancing access to education, technology, food security, and nutrition, while fostering environmental stewardship and advocating for a society free from poverty and discrimination.
Key Strategies:
Education & Technology: Bridging the digital divide and fostering learning opportunities.
Food Security & Nutrition: Building resilience and healthy communities.
Environmental Stewardship: Pioneering sustainability for future generations.
Equity & Advocacy: Championing human rights and gender equality.
Our Values
Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny
Empowerment
Training women and individuals with disabilities in digital skills and entrepreneurship to unlock opportunities.
Equity and Inclusion
Implementing inclusive project designs that prioritize marginalized communities.
Sustainability
Partnering with farmers to adopt climate-resilient agriculture practices.
Integrity
Publishing transparent impact reports accessible to all stakeholders.
Excellence
Utilizing cutting-edge research to deliver innovative, high-quality programs.
Leadership
Mentoring young women to take active roles in community governance.
Collaboration
Building partnerships with governments, NGOs, and private sectors to amplify impact.
Who We Are
At our organization, the Authentic Family Organization "AFOR" is wholly committed to delivering unparalleled service to our valued communities. From the very first point of contact, communities are warmly welcomed with a friendly approach and a supportive demeanor. Our team undergoes rigorous training to adeptly handle community requests and inquiries with efficiency and efficacy, ensuring a remarkable experience that upholds the elevated standards we hold dear.
AFOR was established as a civil society organization on 15th February 2015 and registered in accordance with the law N°05/2024 of 20/06/2024 governing the organization and functioning of NGOs on 182/RGB/NGO/LP/12/2017.
AFOR seeks to contribute to Rwanda's socioeconomic development through building authentic families. Our organization initiates various programs that address diverse needs and concerns, ranging from advocacy and awareness raising to capacity building, economic empowerment, and cultural activities.
What We Do
Technology & Education Access
Programs: Offering digital literacy workshops and scholarships for marginalized students.
"Over 2,000 youth trained in ICT, enabling them to secure meaningful employment."
Food Security & Nutrition
Initiatives: Supporting sustainable farming techniques and providing nutritional education to families.
"Featured story: A family transitioning from subsistence farming to running a profitable agribusiness."
Environmental Stewardship
Projects: Tree-planting campaigns and promoting renewable energy in rural communities.
"Reduced deforestation by 30% in target areas through awareness and intervention programs."
Human Rights & Gender Equality
Campaigns: Educating communities on human rights and addressing systemic gender inequities.
"Increased women's participation in decision-making roles by 15% in project areas."
Community Empowerment
Focus: Capacity-building workshops and Voluntary Savings and Loans (VSL) initiatives.
"A women-led cooperative thriving through income-generating activities."
Our Impact
Transforming communities through empowerment and sustainability
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Women empowered through leadership training
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Trees planted in reforestation projects
“Hear From Those We've Empowered”
Oddetah AYISHAKIYE
Maraba sector, Huye district. We are 7 in my family
Before benefiting the project of AFOR financed by RGB in joint program with ONE UN-UNDP, my family was very poor facing many problems such as family conflicts, no family planning, low economic income and low spirit in creating the small income generating activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Mentors for youth leadership
- Environmental campaign trainers
- Community development specialists
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