VIEWS FROM THE FRONTLINE
Rwanda
We’re working with 15 communities in Rwanda to ensure that development is informed by the perspectives of people most at risk.
As part of our global Views from the Frontline programme we have surveyed community members, civil society organisations and government representatives across the country. Here we present our key findings, conclusions, activities and impact.
Random household surveys
Civil society surveys
Local government surveys
Key findings and conclusions at the national level
- The inclusion of communities in the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of risk reduction plans and activities is low
- Civil society organisations and local government need to invest in building the capacities of communities at the local level to participate in resilience building activities
- Coherence between disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and ecosystem management policies and plans is missing
Surveys undertaken in Rwanda
Our Views from the Frontline surveys in Rwanda were undertaken in 2019.
Who was surveyed?
We surveyed 1,289 random households, 160 civil society organisations, 184 local government representatives, and undertook 130 community consultations.
Risk locations prioritised
We prioritised three risk areas:
- Gakenke
- Gisagara
- Gasabo
Communities surveyed
We surveyed people from 15 communities: Kageyo, Kabaya, Nyabutaka, Murambi, Nyamabuye, Taba, Ryakabuye, Mpinga, Mukoni, Ryamutabazi, Muhozi, Ramba, Karama, Rubungo and Kayumba.
“There is need for early warning systems to be put in place by the government (in collaboration with stakeholders) to help communities get notified in case of possible hazards.”
NAC representative, Rwanda
Our impact
Activities undertaken in response to community-level findings and conclusions
- Raised awareness and built capacities by proving training on environment protection, ecosystem conservation, DRR policies and environment and climate change
- Resolved water and irrigation issues as part of water harvesting processes
- Restored and environment conservation activities for disaster prevention in the eco-fragile communities
Impact of activities
- Communities were included as stakeholders in the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of risk reduction plans and activities for floods and disaster management
- The community were involved in actions to reduce disaster risk and climate change – which led to improvements in the quality of life
- Increasing the active involvement of community leaders in disaster risk reduction has helped build disaster resilience at village level
Our project partners in Rwanda
Our Views from the Frontline programme is implemented by GNDR member organisations and partners in the country.
National coordinating organisation
- Manadisaster Organisation
Partner organisations
- Igire Rwanda Organisation
- Aides Aux Devoirs
- Green House Movement
View all data from Rwanda
You can view all our Views from the Frontline survey data using our data dashboard. You can also learn more about our methodology for selecting at-risk areas and survey respondents.
Project funded by
European Union
Our Views from the Frontline project is funded by the European Union (EU). Content related to this project on our website was made possible by the support of the EU. All content is the sole responsibility of GNDR and does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU.
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