An Organization
of People with Disabilities
Fully Registered with Rwanda Governance Board
Rwanda National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) is an Organization of People with Disabilities (OPD) fully registered with Rwanda Governance Board (RGB).
Founded in 2005 by a group of deaf women human rights activists to advocate for the rights of women and girls, after realizing the gaps in service provision and insufficient advocacy efforts.
Learn Our Story
Our Community
Empowering deaf women across Rwanda
Advocating for rights and social integration in the Rwandan community
Since 2005
Leading advocacy for deaf women's rights and empowerment across Rwanda
We Focus On
An Inclusive
Just Society
An inclusive and just society where Deaf Women and Girls fully enjoy their rights, participate in decision-making processes and benefit from all aspects of life.
Defend.
Promote.
Empower.
To defend the rights of Deaf Women and Girls and promote their health rights, human rights, education and socio-economic justice.
Our Core
Programs
Four pillars of empowerment transforming lives across Rwanda
My Body, My Rights
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for deaf women and girls
Spear N' Shield
Education, Skilling, Digitalization and Business Development
Her Voice, Her Power
Leadership, Voice and Agency for deaf women and girls
Her Environment
Climate Adaptation and Resilience for deaf women and girls
Building Impact
Together
Collaborating with leading organizations to create lasting change across Rwanda and beyond
Voices of
Empowerment
Real stories from the women and girls whose lives have been transformed
RNADW gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams. Today, I'm a business owner employing 5 people.
The skills training program changed my life. I can now support my family and inspire my daughters.
Being part of this community showed me I'm not alone. Together we're creating real change.
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