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Health & Nutrition
Good health and nutrition is essential to the holistic wellbeing of children, their families, and communities. AEE Rwanda works with households whose members include children and adolescents, and with youth and adults up to thirty-five years. Through family and community centered programs, we deploy integrated programs change behaviors and make available the means to better health outcomes.
AEE Rwanda targets health and nutrition programs at pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants, monitoring health both infant and maternal health through check-ups and community nursing. Our programs and campaigns at the community level teach mothers about balanced diets and healthcare, provide forums for parents to share their own knowledge, and through initiatives such as parent-led school feeding and kitchen gardens, ensure that families have the means to provide a balanced diet.
Our health programs targeted at youth and young adults focus on sexual and reproductive health, and HIV education and prevention for vulnerable groups.
People with disabilities are often excluded from school and work opportunities due to their disabilities. AEE Rwanda programs offer screening and referral to specialists for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities. We work with schools to ensure that all children are able to partake in education and assist youth with disabilities in acquiring employable skills.
Pregnant & Lactating Women
Babies should be born and grow in good health. AEE Rwanda works with mothers and mothers-to-be, helping them access antenatal and postnatal education and care. We also support breastfeeding mothers with training, advice, and access to healthcare services when needed.
A balanced, nutritious diet is essential for pregnant women and mothers. AEE’s nutritional programs provide women with the knowledge and resources to prepare healthy meals for themselves, their babies, and their families.
Infant Health
AEE Rwanda works with early childhood centers, health centers, and community health workers to screen infants for stunting, malnutrition, and developmental issues. Infants with serious conditions are referred to local health services however, most issues especially nutritional ones are addressed through community health workers and volunteers who work with parents to ensure a balanced diet.
Nutritional Education
Ensuring that all children receive adequate nourishment is essential. AEE Rwanda integrates nutrition-focused initiatives across projects, including early childhood development centers (ECD), savings and self-help groups, and improved agriculture programs. We provide practical training in nutrition through household, school, and community-based kitchen garden projects. Community health workers, attached to nutrition groups, teach mothers how to grow and source foods necessary for an affordable, balanced diet. Parents also share information and tips at regular community kitchen events.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Adolescents and youth should understand and exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and health. AEE Rwanda projects educate both female and male youth on sexual health and rights through mixed-gender groups and female-only safe-space groups. Mentors and linkage facilitators serve as trusted advisors to youth members and can refer them to health services when needed.
Anti-gender-based violence (GBV) prevention is a key component of AEE Rwanda’s projects for all ages. Community volunteers work with families to understand and address causes of conflict and collaborate with local authorities to ensure that reporting channels are known and accessible.
HIV
AEE Rwanda works to reduce new HIV infections and empower people with HIV to enjoy full lives. Our projects mobilise at-risk youths and communities to know their HIV status through regular testing. Community health workers and linkage coordinators help HIV+ youth to access the available services and work with the local clinics to reduce stigmatisation and create an environment conducive to adhering to treatment.
At-risk young women will be enrolled into pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) programs, reducing their risk of HIV infections. Young men are encouraged to undergo circumcision, a procedure that greatly reduces their risk of infection.
Community Health Workers
Our community health workers are the mainstay of our projects. These are local people solving local problems. Drawn from the communities in which they will work, community health workers are trained through AEE projects to identify problems, work with the project participants on long term solutions, and refer people to health services if necessary.
