Case Studies Rwanda

Empowering Communities Through Nutrition: Aline’s Journey with the NICE Project

by Cornelia SpeichCase Studies Rwanda, News, Rwanda September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project is transforming lives by improving nutrition and promoting healthier diets through locally-led actions. Across six secondary cities in Rwanda, Kenya, and Bangladesh, NICE works closely with local communities to connect consumers with farmers who produce food sustainably. The following story of Aline Ayingeneye and her son is a …

Improving Nutrition and Fish Access in Lake Kivu

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda August 20, 2024August 21, 2024Comments are Disabled

Fish farmers from Lake Kivu, including members of fishing cooperatives in Rusizi and Rubavu districts, have significantly improved their practices thanks to support from the NICE project. NICE has met the fishing needs of the farmers by providing fish fingerlings and feed in Rusizi and nets in Rubavu. Additionally, the project has provided training and …

Transforming Community Health: Motivational Interviewing Training in Rusizi and Rubavu

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda June 26, 2024July 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

Behavior change through counseling is the NICE project’s focus as it continues to help people living in secondary cities. The project recently provided Motivational Interviewing (MI) training to Community Health Workers and nutritionists who work closely with mothers in Rusizi and Rubavu districts. This training aims to change social behavior and improve nutrition practices through …

Advancing Nutrition through Agriculture and Livestock Development: The impact of the NICE Project. 

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda April 22, 2024May 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

The NICE project introduced the Farmers’ Hub in Rwanda’s secondary cities, empowering farmers through invaluable training and resources to improve their farming practices. NICE has also equipped Farmers’ Hub owners and network managers with mobile smartphones, enabling them to efficiently track their transactions and analyze profits with their smallholder farmers’ activities.   Alivera Mukateganya, a Farmers’ …

Empowering women and youth in Rwanda through poultry farming

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda March 26, 2024April 3, 2024Comments are Disabled

Poultry farming, as supported by the NICE Project, is transforming communities in Rwanda. Its innovative social business model benefits women and youth, allowing them to achieve economic stability and food security. In Rusizi district, the Ejoheza Bugarama Poultry Cooperative have received 1,000 egg-laying hens and feed to start their activities. Made up of 17 members …

Empowering Women: Nourishing a healthier future and overcoming malnutrition #InternationalWomen’sDay2024

by Sandra NadègeCase Studies Rwanda March 6, 2024March 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

This International Women’s Day, we share how initiatives such as the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project have empowered women in sectors like agriculture, poultry farming and entrepreneurship, providing financial support and invaluable knowledge. In Rubavu’s Byahi community, 24 determined women have joined forces to combat the malnutrition affecting their children. Supported by a 1.2 …