CARITAS NYUNDO/KIBUYE

What CARITAS NYUNDO/KIBUYE does

Caritas Rwanda is a Catholic non-profit charitable organization established in 1960 by the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda and affiliated with the global Caritas Internationalis confederation. It operates as the national development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in Rwanda, coordinating programs through 10 Diocesan Caritas offices (Nyundo, Kibuye, Gikongoro, Cyangugu, Butare, Kigali, Kibungo, Ruhengeri, Nyagatare, Rusumo) that deliver services at the community level. Its portfolio spans nutrition and early childhood development, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) care, refugee livelihoods and graduation from humanitarian aid, youth economic empowerment, vocational training, agricultural development, HIV/AIDS prevention, and charitable outreach.

Programs are delivered through community health workers, case management volunteers, parish networks, local authorities, health facilities, and partner implementing organizations such as CRS, Plan International, World Vision, and the Rwandan Ministry of Health. Caritas Rwanda does not operate a commercial technology platform; its only operational system is an internal HR and Payroll System. Core technology is therefore community-based service delivery supported by field-based case management rather than digital infrastructure. Funding flows entirely from international donor grants—USAID/PEPFAR, UNHCR, Plan International, Secours Catholique/Caritas France, World Vision, Caritas Slovenia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia—and services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. There is no revenue from product or service sales.

Name

CARITAS NYUNDO/KIBUYE

Legal name

Caritas Rwanda

Website

https://caritasrwanda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritas Rwanda is a Catholic non-profit founded in 1960 that delivers humanitarian and development programs across Rwanda through 10 diocesan offices, serving refugees, OVC, women, children, and vulnerable youth via donor-funded community-based interventions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Development Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG), Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian development programs
• Refugee economic inclusion
• Child nutrition services
• Youth vocational training
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kigali

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. International Development Funding: Caritas Rwanda operates as a non-profit charitable organization funded primarily by international development agencies, governments, and Catholic charitable networks. Funding sources include USAID, UNHCR, Plan International, Secours Catholique/Caritas France, World Vision, and government-to-government partnerships (e.g., Slovenia Development Cooperation).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Caritas Rwanda, of which Nyundo and Kibuye are diocesan offices, is the Catholic Church's charitable and development organization in Rwanda. It implements donor-funded humanitarian and development programs targeting vulnerable populations including refugees, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), women of reproductive age, and youth, through integrated interventions in nutrition, health, livelihoods, vocational training, early childhood development, and economic inclusion across multiple districts of Rwanda.

Product overview

Caritas Rwanda is a Catholic humanitarian organization established in 1960 by the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda. The organization operates as a federation of diocesan Caritas agencies implementing various development programs. Rather than a unified technology product, it offers a portfolio of humanitarian and development initiatives including early childhood development (ECD Project), youth empowerment programs (IGIRE-GIMBUKA, GKN, PEES), refugee support (Graduation Project, PAC Project), nutrition programs (GIKURIRO KURI BOSE), and charitable outreach (OSC Department). The organization also maintains an internal HR and Payroll System for staff administration. These programs are funded by international donors including USAID, UNHCR, Plan International, World Vision, Secours Catholique/Caritas France, and various government partners.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• IGIRE-GIMBUKA Program: A five-year OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) program targeting 80,000 children from Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu and Rutsiro districts
• Gikuriro Kuri Bose Program
• Graduation Project
• PEES Program
• ECD Project
• PAC Project

Products and services

• IGIRE-GIMBUKA Program Five-year OVC Program targeting 80,000 Orphans and Vulnerable Children from Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, and Rutsiro districts, focused on keeping children and vulnerable households healthy, safe, stable, and schooled through case management, education support, health services, economic strengthening, and GBV survivor support.
• GIKURIRO KURI BOSE Program Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood program, a 5-year USAID-funded project (2021-2026) implemented in partnership with CRS Rwanda, targeting improved health, nutritional status, and wellbeing of women of reproductive age and children under five through maternal health, child nutrition, ECD services, disability inclusion, and positive parenting across 10 districts.
• Graduation Project Pathways to Economic Inclusion and self-reliance project for refugees and host communities in Rwanda, funded by UNHCR and implemented in partnership with Rwanda Ministry in charge of Emergency Management, covering Nyabiheke, Kiziba, and Mahama refugee camps plus Kigali Urban area. Uses graduation approach combining cash grants, business training, and savings groups.
• ECD Project (Early Childhood Development) Early childhood development program funded by Plan International Rwanda, implemented in Bugesera, Gatsibo, and Nyaruguru districts from October 2022 to June 2025, focusing on child development, nutrition, and parental education.
• PEES (Programme d'Encadrement Economique et Social des Jeunes Vulnérables) Secours Catholique/Caritas France funded program (2023-2026) aiming to improve livelihood of vulnerable young people from 19 parishes of Gikongoro Diocese and 21 parishes of Cyangugu Diocese through economic and social support interventions.
• Gera Ku Ntego (GKN) Youth Project

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000 OVC targeted through IGIRE-GIMBUKA program (2022-2027)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) RwandacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012CRS is a key implementing partner for multiple programs including the Gera Ku Ntego (GKN) Youth Project. CRS Rwanda provides overall coordination for some programs. Caritas Rwanda has been implementing the USAID Gimbuka Program under the USAID-Caritas Rwanda Cooperative Agreement since 2012.
• Plan International RwandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlan International Rwanda funds and partners on the ECD (Early Childhood Development) project implemented in Bugesera, Gatsibo, and Nyaruguru districts from October 2022 to June 2025.
• Ministry of Health of RwandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Health is a key partner for health interventions including malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS programs, and health system strengthening.
• Caritas InternationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Caritas network providing global coordination and support for Catholic charitable development efforts.
• Caritas KibungocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas Kibungo implements programs in partnership with Caritas Rwanda, including the Gera Ku Ntego Youth Project in some areas.
• Caritas CyangugucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas Cyangugu implements the PEES program under the coordination of Dioceses of Gikongoro and Cyangugu with technical support from Caritas Rwanda.
• Caritas KigalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas Kigali partners with Nyarugenge District to support vocational training for youth like Yvette at VTC Butamwa.
• Government of Rwanda (MINEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry in charge of Emergency Management partners on the Graduation Project implementing UNHCR strategy for refugee livelihoods and economic inclusion.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Africa: Regional Caritas federation coordinating the work of national Caritas organizations across Africa. Caritas Rwanda is a member; comparable as an institutional peer in terms of mandate, governance model, and access to international Caritas funding flows.

Regional players

• Caritas Burundi: National Caritas organization of neighboring Burundi. Comparable in mandate, governance model, and program portfolio (OVC, livelihoods, refugee support, MNCH); serves as a regional benchmark and potential consortium partner.

Others

• Rwamanda Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA): Government counterpart partnering with Caritas Rwanda on the UNHCR-funded Graduation Project. Listed as a peer because it shapes refugee programming policy and is a strategic partner for refugee-focused programming in Rwanda.

Direct peers

• World Vision Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda funds Caritas Rwanda's PAC Project and operates its own multi-sector child-focused development and livelihoods programs across Rwanda. Comparable as a large INGO with similar community-based delivery model targeting OVC, refugees, and vulnerable households.
• Compassion International Rwanda: Christian child-development organization operating sponsorship-based programs for vulnerable children in Rwanda. Comparable in OVC focus, faith-based identity, and reliance on international donor funding for community-level child and family interventions.
• Plan International Rwanda: Plan International Rwanda is a current Caritas partner (funds the ECD Project in Bugesera, Gatsibo, Nyaruguru) and operates its own child rights, education, and youth programs in Rwanda. Directly comparable in target population, donor pool, and program mix.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rwanda: CRS Rwanda is the direct implementing partner on multiple Caritas Rwanda programs (Gikuriro Kuri Bose, GKN Youth Project). Both are Catholic-affiliated implementing NGOs in Rwanda operating multi-sector development programs with overlapping donor pools (USAID, Caritas network).
• ActionAid Rwanda: International NGO implementing women's rights, livelihoods, and governance programs across Rwanda. Comparable as a multi-sectoral implementing NGO serving similar vulnerable populations (women, youth, rural poor) through community-based delivery models.
• ADRA Rwanda: Adventist Development and Relief Agency in Rwanda — a faith-based INGO with multi-sector programming in health, livelihoods, and emergency response. Comparable to Caritas Rwanda in faith-based identity, donor profile, and community-based delivery.

Emerging players

• Tearfund Rwanda: UK-based Christian relief and development agency working through local church partners in Rwanda. Comparable in faith-based delivery model, livelihoods focus, and partnership approach (working through local structures rather than direct implementation in some cases).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CaritasRwanda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritas-nyundo-kibuye

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