Two Decades of Building Sustainable Peace
Never Again Rwanda (NAR) is a peacebuilding, governance, and social justice non-governmental organization established in response to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. NAR works to empower Rwandans with opportunities to become active citizens who contribute to sustainable peace, inclusive governance, and development. The organization places particular emphasis on youth, recognizing them as key actors in shaping a peaceful and resilient society.
With over 23 years of experience, NAR has grown into one of Rwanda’s leading national organizations in peacebuilding and governance, playing a significant role in laying foundations for peace, social cohesion, and inclusive development.
Since its establishment in 2002, NAR has implemented programs focused on peacebuilding, governance, and human rights. Over time, the organization expanded its work to include research and advocacy as strategic tools for promoting inclusive governance and sustainable development. Through evidence-based research and citizen-centered advocacy, NAR has emerged as a thought leader in advancing citizen participation approaches and strengthening civic engagement in Rwanda.
Never Again Rwanda was established in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to ensure such atrocities never happen again. Our mission is to build peace, promote social cohesion, and foster a culture of remembrance. We continue to uphold 'Never Again' — working tirelessly toward unity, peace, and social justice for every Rwandan.
Our Pillars
Four interconnected pillars that drive our peacebuilding and social justice mission
Peacebuilding
Fostering trust, dialogue, and community resilience through structured peace education, reconciliation dialogues, and conflict prevention initiatives across Rwanda.
Learn MoreGovernance and Human Rights
Advancing democratic governance, accountability, and citizen participation, and protection of human rights.
Our PublicationsResearch and policy Analysis
Institutionalizing evidencebased analysis to influence policy decisions at the national and local level, improve programs, and foster continuous organizational learning.
Our ResearchCapacity Building for CSOs and partnership
Strengthening organizational capacity, confidence, and institutional systems to enable effective engagement in civic initiatives. These efforts will be supported through the establishment of a Civil Society Resource and Learning Center.
Our PartnershipsHow We Work
Evidence-based, people-centred methods that create lasting change
Research & Evidence
We generate new knowledge and design interventions grounded in a deep understanding of the context. Our research informs both programming and national policy advocacy.
Community Engagement
We bring communities together through dialogue, peace clubs, and civic education, ensuring that the voices of ordinary Rwandans shape our work and the solutions we pursue.
Strategic Partnerships
We build coalitions with government, civil society, and international partners to increase policy influence, share learning, and ensure sustainable impact at scale.
Capacity Strengthening
We invest in building the skills and organizational resilience of local civil society organizations, creating a network of peacebuilders capable of sustaining the work independently.
Operating Across Rwanda
Never Again Rwanda operates across all 30 districts of Rwanda, reaching communities in partnership with local authorities, leaders, and civil society to build sustainable peace.
Office Overview
Supported By
We are grateful for the trust and support of international partners who share our commitment to peace
