On 7th January 2026, the EAR Kigeme Diocese, through its project to fight malnutrition and stunting among children, gave four (4) cows to four families in Tare Sector, Nyamagabe District, under the “Girinka Munyarwanda” program. These families are part of a sustainable poverty eradication program aimed at helping them access milk, organic manure, and income to improve food security and enhance their livelihoods.
This activity is in line with the #GiraWigire program, which seeks to promote self-reliance and food sufficiency, especially in addressing malnutrition and stunting among children. In addition, children affected by malnutrition-related illnesses were provided with quick medical care.
The Executive Secretary of Tare Sector, Madam AYINKAMIYE Donatha, representing the district leadership, expressed appreciation to the Anglican Church – Kigeme Diocese for its support in helping communities fight malnutrition and achieve food self-sufficiency by supporting families enrolled in the sustainable poverty reduction program. She urged beneficiaries of the Girinka cows to take good care of them, ensure they reproduce, and pass on calves to others so that they may also escape poverty.
As part of strengthening the fight against malnutrition through health center kitchens, children identified with signs of malnutrition and stunting were provided with supplementary nutritious meals, including eggs, fortified porridge (Sosoma), and small fish (indagara), to help them regain good health, gain weight and strength, and grow properly.
Beyond donating cows, EAR Kigeme Diocese has implemented several development initiatives across all 17 sectors of Nyamagabe District. These include establishing and planting vegetables in 340 kitchen gardens, distributing 340 pigs, and planting 35,110 fruit trees. A total of 7,962 vulnerable families were supported by paying their Community-Based Health Insurance (MUSA), to enable them access healthcare services and improve their quality of life. Families are also continuously sensitized on hygiene and preparation of balanced diets for children under five years old.
Furthermore, 340 compost manure were prepared to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming, and improve food security among families participating in the project.
EAR Kigeme Diocese continues to work closely with local authorities and various partners to improve community livelihoods and remains committed to strengthening efforts to eradicate malnutrition and stunting, and to building a healthy, resilient, and sustainably developed community.
