Collaborative Rwanda KnowledgeExchange on FP and SRH
On September 18, 2024, MDFC participated in the Collaborative Rwanda Knowledge ExchangeThe event, organized by Amref Worldwide and FP/RH Knowledge Management, at the Marriott KigaliHotel. The event gathered FP and SRH experts, stakeholders, and youth from Rwanda and the EastAfrica to share insights, best practices, and strategies for enhancing FP/SRH programs througheffective knowledge management. Discussions […]
Promoting the accessibility andaffordability of menstrual products
On September 11th, 2024, MDFC Rwandan joined a dissemination workshop on menstrual hygienemanagement (MHM) to promote the accessibility and affordability of menstrual products inRwanda. Organized by IMRO with support from various stakeholders, the event focused on apolicy brief titled “Allowing Policy Solutions for Enhanced Menstrual Hygiene ProductsAccessibility and Affordability in Rwanda.” The workshop aimed to […]
AASAP Finder at YouthKonnect Summit 24 – Hanga SRHR
The YouthKonnect Summit 24, held in Kigali from November 10 to 11, 2024, brought together youth leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to explore youth empowerment and development in Africa. Representing AASAP Finder, MDFC delegates and exhibited under the Hanga SRHR section. The summit was structured over two days, with distinct focuses: Day one on welcoming […]
Medical Doctors For CHoice Mid-Staff Retreat
The MDFC Staff Retreat held in Nyamata spanned two days, focusing on team building, grant writing, project planning, and enhancing reporting systems. The retreat aimed to strengthen staff cohesion and enhance organizational effectiveness through targeted capacity-building sessions.MDFC Staff Retreat was a timely and meaningful mid-year reflection, providing an opportunity for self-assessment, reconnection, and capacity building. […]
AASAP Finder (Accessing Safe Abortion Services through Digital tools workshop)
On September 5th, 2024, MDFC hosted an interactive session with young female graduates toexplore the AASAP Finder platform, focusing on its chatbot for safe abortion services. The session aimed to introduce the platform, gather user feedback, and identify challenges and opportunities inaccessing safe abortion services through digital tools. Participants, many of whom work inhealthcare, highlighted […]
International Youth Day Celebration
20th August 2024, MDFC Joined partners in the celebration of International Youth Day, The high-level Youth-Led Meeting on SRH, in collaboration with the National Union of Disability Organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR) focused on addressing gaps, barriers, and challenges in (SRHR) services and policies from a youthperspective. Emphasizing Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE), the event advocated for […]
FP2030 SubTechnical WorkingGroup
On July 25th, 2024, MDFC joined the FP2030 (the only global partnership focused on family planning) This singular focus unites a wide of partners across disciplines and sectors. The government of Rwanda initiated a partnership for the next decade, aiming to achieve country commitments by 2030. Rwanda technical working group review meeting alongside family planning […]
MDFC at SCORA X-CHANGE 2024 With “Promoting SRHR with Cultural Sensitivity
The SCORA X-Change 2024, themed “Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with Cultural Sensitivity,” brought together medical students, healthcare professionals, and advocates from around the world to address pressing issues such as adolescent pregnancy, unsafe abortion, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gender-based violence (GBV). This international gathering served as a platform for participants to […]
MDFC Rwanda at The Billi Now Now Summit
On June 4th, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) Rwanda proudly participated in the 2nd Billi Now Now Youth Summit in Kampala, Uganda, centered around the theme, “Brave and Coordinated Youth Action in Advancing Agenda 2063.” Organized by Planned Parenthood Global and hosted by Reach a Hand Uganda, this summit brought together youth leaders from across […]
Generation for Gender Justice Workshop
In an inspiring workshop held at Fatima Hotel in Musanze, the Generation for Gender Justice program brought together youth-led organizations (YLOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) to foster capacity building on gender justice. Hosted by HDI, RWAMREC, and AfriYAN, the two-day event aimed to empower participants with comprehensive knowledge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual […]