Get to know us
At Manirakiza Entrepreneurship Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering and supporting displaced and returning populations. Our focus is on providing vital services and opportunities to the most vulnerable, including women, children, youth, people with disabilities, and the elderly. Through a range of programs, we offer protection, vocational training, and social support. We conduct awareness campaigns on critical issues such as gender-based violence, child protection, and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
Our goal is to help these communities build resilience, achieve self-sufficiency, and foster a stronger sense of social cohesion.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and empowerment to displaced and returning populations, with a special focus on the most vulnerable individuals, including women, children, youth, people with disabilities, and the elderly. We are committed to offering protection, promoting well-being, and building resilience through vocational training, social and psychosocial support, and humanitarian assistance. By addressing the specific needs of these communities, we aim to help them rebuild their lives with dignity, security, and hope.
Our Vision
We envision a world where displaced and returning populations are empowered to thrive. By providing comprehensive support and creating opportunities, we help vulnerable individuals and families—including women, children, youth, the disabled, and the elderly—to rebuild their lives with dignity, resilience, and hope. Our goal is to foster strong, inclusive communities where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected.
What we do
1
Protection and Human Rights
We safeguard the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals by providing essential support and advocating against violence and discrimination.
2
Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion
We empower people to rebuild their lives by providing vocational training, entrepreneurship skills, and support for economic self-sufficiency.
3
Community Resilience and Social Cohesion
We strengthen the social fabric of communities, helping them to heal, adapt, and build a sense of belonging and collective hope for the future.
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Our Impact
Training
Skill Development
Our vocational training programs equip individuals with essential skills for sustainable employment, fostering economic independence and enhancing the quality of life in our communities.
Support
Social Assistance
We offer various social support services, including counseling and community outreach, aimed at improving the lives of displaced and returnee populations, addressing their unique challenges.
Advocacy
Promoting Rights
Through advocacy, MEFO works to raise awareness and promote the rights of women, children, and marginalized groups, ensuring their voices are heard and respected within society.