Building Bridges With Rwanda
A non-profit organization designed to foster Rwanda's sustainable development initiatives through practical learning and action.
Inform. Engage. Inspire.
Nurturing transformation, fostering empowerment, and promoting the well-being of communities in Rwanda.
Upcoming News
Bridging Barriers
Housing Access For African Youth Amidst a Housing Crisis
Building Bridges with Rwanda (BBR), in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health at the University of Toronto, is launching an initiative to empower African youth (ages 18–26) to address these challenges. Using a participatory action approach, this project will enable youth to document their experiences, engage in meaningful dialogue with decision-makers, and advocate for systemic change at the intersection of race, climate change, and homelessness. Participants will gain skills in community organizing, research, and advocacy while collaborating to create a powerful 30-minute video that amplifies their voices and inspires actionable solutions for equitable housing access. This is a unique opportunity to tackle housing precarity and empower youth to lead transformative change in their communities.
Rebuilding The Nation
How Rwanda Used Homegrown Solutions to Rebuild the Nation
In the wake of the devastating 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, Rwanda has risen from the ashes, transforming itself from a failed state to a beacon of progress admired by nations worldwide. Join us for a powerful presentation by Lama Mugabo as he shares the remarkable story of Rwanda’s recovery. Discover how Rwandans harnessed homegrown solutions and traditional knowledge—long overlooked by colonial powers—to rebuild their society, reclaim their heritage, and create a prosperous, progressive nation. This talk, originally designed for senior social work students, is open to the public. Don’t miss this inspiring event where we explore how Rwanda turned tragedy into triumph!
Kwibuka 30
Kwibuka 30: Making Memory and Legacy in Rwanda
Kwibuka means to remember in Kinyarwanda and is a dominant concept used to commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On the 30th anniversary of the genocide, this workshop gathers an international group of scholars to examine the construction of memory and legacy. Drawing on diverse voices and perspectives, the presentations will highlight scholarly work grounded in rigorous fieldwork in the Rwandan and Great Lakes region to consider the Rwandan past and future trajectories.
Sustainable Development Tour
The 2024 Sustainable Development Reflection Tour
Building Bridges for Rwanda (BBR) leads reflection tours to Rwanda. This unique, collaborative, and transnational sustainable development reflection tour in Rwanda as a way of informing, engaging, and inspiring its program participants the transformation of Rwanda Africa is witnessing today. The participants will visit key BBR projects, meet change agents that are turning Rwanda’s problems into practical tangible solutions. On you are interested in joining our program, contact us at: info@bbrwanda.org
