Eglise Presbyterienne au Rwanda

Category: Activities

  • EPR CHURCH AND WORLD SERVANTS PARTNER TO CONSTRUCT ECD CLASSROOMS IN MUHAZI PARISH, ZINGA PRESBYTERY

    EPR CHURCH AND WORLD SERVANTS PARTNER TO CONSTRUCT ECD CLASSROOMS IN MUHAZI PARISH, ZINGA PRESBYTERY

    In a continued effort to promote access to quality education, the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR), in partnership with the international organization World Servants, is currently constructing three Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms in Muhazi Parish, within Zinga Presbytery.

     

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    MUHAZI PARISH IN ZINGA PRESBYTERY

    This educational initiative aims to serve both members of the EPR congregation and the broader local community. As part of the collaboration, a group of 39 international volunteers mainly youth from the Netherlands arrived in Rwanda on July 23, 2025, to support the construction efforts. They are scheduled to return to their country on August 11, 2025.

    The official launch of the construction was marked by a public ceremony officiated by the Mayor of Rwamagana District, alongside the Head of Zinga Presbytery, underscoring the importance of the project in fostering community development and early childhood education.

    THE MAYOR OF RWAMAGANA DISTRICT
    THE MAYOR OF RWAMAGANA DISTRICT

    Currently, the construction work is progressing well and is nearing completion. There is strong optimism that the classrooms will soon be ready for use, providing a safe and supportive learning environment for young children in the region.

        In addition to their involvement in the construction of Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms, the international volunteers from the Netherlands also engage in various sports and recreational activities with local youth from the surrounding communities. These interactions serve as a platform for cultural exchange, mutual learning, and the strengthening of social bonds.

    Through friendly games and open dialogue, the young participants have the opportunity to share and celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds while also learning about Rwanda’s history and heritage. This aspect of the project not only fosters intercultural understanding but also contributes to building lasting connections between the volunteers and the local community.

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    ARRIVAL OF WORLD SERVANTS YOUTH VOLONTEERS

       

    DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY

    DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY

       

  • Teen mothers trained in CPAJ Center

    Teen mothers trained in CPAJ Center

    The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda engages in various activities, including initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering young people by providing vocational training. One of its institutions, CPAJ, operates under the education department and is located in Kicukiro District, Kagarama Sector. This center offers vocational training to young people in different fields, such as tailoring and hairdressing.

    What makes this center unique is its special focus on teen mothers  in  Kicukiro District. These teen mothers attend vocational training while bringing their children with them, ensuring they receive proper care. The center has hired caregivers to look after the children while the mothers are in class, allowing them to focus on their studies. However, the mothers also get breaks to check on their children. Each training cycle lasts six months before a new group starts.              

     

  • On January 8, 2025, in Kigali Sector, EPR donated wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities

    On January 8, 2025, in Kigali Sector, EPR donated wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities

    This initiative was warmly welcomed by the beneficiaries, who expressed their gratitude. They noted that children with disabilities often remained confined to one place, but with these wheelchairs, they can now socialize with other children. Furthermore, the wheelchairs will significantly reduce the burden on their caregivers, who previously had to carry them on their backs, and will also make it easier for the children to attend school.

    The event took place in the Kigali Sector, and those who were unable to reach the venue were assisted at their homes. The message from the Church was to remind them that God loves and cares for them.

    This initiative follows a similar one that took place at the end of 2024, where 10 families were given small livestock. As a result, the residents of this sector continue to express heartfelt gratitude to the Church for its ongoing acts of kindness and support.

     

  • The visit of the PPLM to the EPR on 07th June 2024

    The visit of the PPLM to the EPR on 07th June 2024

    The Department of Health in Presbyterian Church in Rwanda implements numerous  activities including various projects such as “ ESMPA Project” which aims at Educating Youth about Reproductive Health, Responsible Sexuality and Promotion of Positive and Transformative Masculinities among the adolescents. This project is funded by ‘’Pain  Pour Le Monde” (PPLM) or Bread for the World.

    It is in this context that on 07th June 2024, in Bugesera District, Shyara sector,  in-charge of Project from PPLM accompanied with the Vice President of EPR and Project Staff at EPR paid a visit  unto the beneficiaries of this project in Nyamirama Parish.

    The main purpose of this visit was to monitor the implementation of project activities such as the sensitization of youth about prevention of unwanted pregnancies through educative sessions about reproductive health and vocational training of teen single mothers in tailoring and hairdressing trades.

    Besides it was a good occasion to introduce Mrs. Stephanie Arzinger who replaced Mrs. Françoise Nicole Ndoume as a new-in-charge of projects in the great lakes region, central Africa Unit and and supraregional projects.

  • EPR : Ordination March 3, 2024,

    EPR : Ordination March 3, 2024,

    The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR) on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Presbytery of Remera, held the ordination of 21 pastors including 7 women and 14 men. The EPR President, in his speech, explained that the pastors were first trained about the pastoral ministry, in the PIASS school, after the training they undertook a pastoral internship, the successful ones were allowed to be instructed in pastoral ministry. He said that this training would help them in their calling and reminding them that shepherding Christ’s flock requires self-sacrifice. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Kamonyi, pastors, Christians, friends of the Church and invited families.

     

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  • General Synod of EPR at its 50th Ordinary session

    General Synod of EPR at its 50th Ordinary session

    The EPR General Synod at its 50th Ordinary Session convened on 18-19 December 2023, at the Bethany Investment Group/Isano branch. This is the highest decision-making body of the Church, which last met during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, and elected the leadership of the Church, which was then re-confirmed and elected as the 2nd mandate.

    This time including the election of the general synod committee, as well as the Council of the Synod  and was attended by about 62 delegates from the 7 presbyteries of the EPR.

     

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