Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda
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500+
Families Supported
4
Areas of Focus
10k+
Trees Planted
2022
Founded in Huye
About HCDI Rwanda
5+
Years of Service
About HCDI Rwanda

A Community-Rooted Organization Delivering Integrated Development Solutions

Heza Community Development Initiative (HCDI) is a national non-governmental organization based in Huye, Rwanda, dedicated to delivering integrated, evidence-based solutions that improve health and nutrition, conserve biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, expand inclusive economic opportunities, and advance research and advocacy. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, HCDI empowers people to build resilient, healthy, and sustainable communities.

  • Advancing equitable health, nutrition, and community well-being by strengthening human capital and improving the quality of life in alignmen...
  • Promoting sustainable environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience to safeguard ecosystems and support inclu...
  • Strengthening resilient livelihoods and inclusive economic opportunities through entrepreneurship, skills development, and financial inclusi...
  • Generating evidence, fostering innovation, and influencing policy through research, knowledge management, and strategic advocacy to drive ac...
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Impactful programs designed to improve lives, protect the environment, and foster sustainable community development.

Health, Nutrition & Community Well-being

We tackle malnutrition at its root through community-based health programs, nutritional education, and direct support to mothers and children — ensuring every family in Huye District has access to healthy food and essential health services.

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Environment, Biodiversity Conservation & Climate Resilience

Through tree planting, agroforestry, and biodiversity protection campaigns, we build communities' long-term resilience to climate change while safeguarding Rwanda's natural ecosystems.

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Livelihoods & Inclusive Economic Empowerment

Vocational training, financial literacy, cooperative support, and agripreneur development programs that equip youth, women, and low-income families with the skills and resources for sustainable self-reliance.

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Research, Knowledge Management & Evidence-Based Advocacy

Community-led research, monitoring & evaluation, and knowledge management that generate evidence to design better programs and advocate for policy change at district and national levels.

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HCDI launches new malnutrition screening campaign in Huye

Community health workers completed door-to-door screenings in three cells, identifying over 40 children for support.

June 14, 2026
3,000 trees planted in Mbazi agroforestry initiative

In partnership with local farmers, HCDI's environmental team completed the third phase of its annual reforestation campaign.

May 27, 2026
25 youth complete agripreneur business training program

Graduates from HCDI's livelihood training cohort presented business plans to community leaders and potential investors.

May 9, 2026

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