This recognition was made on June 19, 2025, by the Mayor of Musanze District, Nsengimana Claudien, during the inauguration of two new buildings. These facilities are designed to support women with various challenges and to house an Early Childhood Development (ECD) center aimed at nurturing young children.
Handspun Hope is a Christian, non-governmental organization operating in Rwanda's Northern Province, particularly in Musanze District. Its mission is to combat poverty affecting vulnerable women and their families by offering holistic support.
The newly inaugurated buildings will host a daycare center, which marks a significant step in promoting quality early childhood education.
Additionally, the infrastructure will be used for vocational training for women, prayer gatherings, health consultations, and includes a multi-purpose hall with a capacity of over 300 people, along with classrooms and other facilities.
Nsengimana emphasized that Handspun Hope has been a valuable partner since 1976. The organization primarily supports women who have faced severe trauma, including domestic abuse, HIV/AIDS, and social marginalization.
'The organization provides a monthly salary of Frw 120,000 to its beneficiaries, with an additional Frw 16,700 deposited into a savings scheme. But beyond the financial support, Handspun Hope offers psychological care and promotes Christian values to encourage women to rebuild their lives,' he stated.
The district also noted that Handspun Hope's work aligns with Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation (NST 2), particularly in the areas of financial and economic development, women empowerment, and infrastructure improvement.
In light of this, the district has requested the organization to expand its services, including increasing the number of children served by the ECD center, supporting more women, contributing to road construction, improving access to clean water, and helping single mothers.
The Musanze administration affirmed its readiness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Handspun Hope to enhance their collaboration and promote the welfare of the population more effectively.
Confiance Igiraneza, the Country Director of Handspun Hope, stated that the organization's primary mission is to promote the development of Rwandan society, especially rural women, by ensuring holistic education for children, improving child nutrition, and supporting other community-based development activities.
Igiraneza also highlighted that the organization employs specialized staff who support daily wellbeing, including mental health professionals, general practitioners, a social worker, and a nurse.
Their goal is to provide sustainable wellbeing for the women and their families. Currently, Handspun Hope supports over 200 women dealing with challenges such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and other conditions, along with their more than 100 children.
The organization has built schools, a health clinic, an early childhood development center, and other facilities to improve the quality of life for its beneficiaries.
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