In order to effectively deal and cope with HIV effects including stigma and discrimination, self-esteem and other socio-economic consequences, RRP+ acts a network for PLHIV, enabling them to gain the ability to improve their economic and social status.

  Members of Girubuzima cooperative of PLHIV located in Nyange sector of Musanze district in their bean garden

This is done through improved psychosocial support, entrepreneurial skills, and various trainings to improve their health and lives. For instance, by supporting PLHIV to become economically empowered helps to ensure ability to meet basic needs of housing, clothing and nutrition which in turn helps to reduce stigma and reduce new infections, thus promoting positive prevention.

A member of  ‘KOABIKIMU’ co-operative of PLHIV located in Kibilizi sector  of Gisagara district taking care of her cow acquired through joint efforts of all members, towards economic empowerment.

RRP+ highly commends the Government of Rwanda as far as human rights of people infected and affected by HIV is concerned. However, there are still some gaps in regard to full implementation of the human rights agenda. Among these, is the need to ensure that all PLHIV know their rights and where to seek redress when their rights are violated. Stigma must be reduced, at the family, community, health facility and administrative levels.

An onion patch, also belonging to a cooperative of PLHIV.

Cooperative members preparing their harvest ( Pease & maize) for market.  

RRP+ continues capacity building on Rights Based Approach and advocacy to translate key policies into actions, to ensure that the remaining barriers are removed thought activities below: