Today we celebrate Rwanda’s Liberation Day, a turning point that restored dignity, hope, and unity. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #Kwibohora31

Happy #LiberationDay, Rwanda! We join the Government of Rwanda in celebrating a journey of resilience, unity, and transformation. FAO in Rwanda stands with Rwanda to build sustainable #AgrifoodSystems and ensure no one is left behind. #Kwibohora31

Youth are key to the future of #AgrifoodSystems, and vice versa. Empowering them with decent jobs boosts productivity, resilience, & economies. Learn how👉bit.ly/4lJxlN5. #MoveFoodForward #YouthInAg

📍This week in Nyagatare District, FAO in Rwanda and Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board conducted a capacity-building training under the Post-Harvest Loss Reduction project. 🎯 Goal: Train 200,000 farmers in food safety, agripreneurship & sustainable practices. #FoodSecurity #ZeroWaste

🌍 Youth are the changemakers of today and tomorrow! 👍With the right skills, tools, and opportunities, they can transform #AgrifoodSystems and power rural progress. 🤝Let’s invest in their potential! #YouthSkillsDay #SkillsRightNow

🧐 Did you know? The Food and Agriculture Organization #Elearning Academy is your gateway to over 600 free, multilingual, certified courses on food and agriculture. Check them out here 👉 elearning.fao.org

Today, FAO in Rwanda joined the closing workshop of the japan -funded project addressing water-related disasters in 🇷🇼 & 🇰🇪. The project focused on water management to mitigate floods, optimize the use of excess water, & build resilience in vulnerable agricultural & food systems.

Today, FAO in Rwanda welcomed GAIN's Ms. Michelle Thompson along with Mr. Silver Karumba, the Country Director. Their discussion focused on areas of collaborations aligned with GAIN flagship programme of combating malnutrition through sustainable Food Systems.

Last week, FAO in Rwanda attended the 2025 Job Fair at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture to connect aspiring graduates with agri-sector professionals. We were pleased to support students by showcasing career & internship opportunities that promote agri-food transformation within Vacancies at FAO. #UNjobs

Running 5km in the morning isn’t just about fitness, it’s about showing up for yourself. #RunYourDay #MindBodyStrong

🥭Today we celebrate the king of fruits, #MANGO! Sweet, juicy, and packed with nutrients, mangoes are not only delicious but also support the livelihoods of farmers and local economies. Let’s savor the flavor and support sustainable fruit farming! #mangoday #FruitForLife

This week, FAO in Rwanda is conducting capacity building for young agri-entrepreneurs in sustainable urban farming, with a focus on #verticalfarming. The goal is to equip participants with skills to design, install, and maintain vertical farming systems for market competitiveness.

Our Rep a.i. Nomathemba Mhlanga joins us in congratulating Hon. Dr. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, PhD on his reappointment as Minister Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda and Hon. Dr @T_ndabamenye as State Minister. The FAO in Rwanda team looks forward to continued collaboration to drive #AgriFoodSystems transformation in #Rwanda.

Today, FAO in Rwanda & Rwanda Youth In Agribusiness Forum concluded a training for 39 young entrepreneurs on sustainable urban farming, with a focus on vertical farming techniques. Objectives: 💡 Empowering youth with practical skills 🏙️ Tackling market gaps & boosting competitiveness. #GreenCities

Today, Nomathemba Mhlanga, FAO in Rwanda Rep a.i., paid a courtesy visit to Ms. SHIOTSUKA Minako, Chief Rep of JICA Rwanda and Burundi. Their discussion centered on deepening collaboration to advance resilient & inclusive agrifood systems. #SDGs #FoodSystems

Today, FAO in Rwanda joined Rwandans in celebrating #Umuganura2025 in Musanze District under the theme “Umuganura, Isoko y’Ubumwe n’Ishingiro ryo Kwigira.” We honour Rwanda's rich cultural and agricultural heritage and salute the farmers who drive sustainable #AgrifoodSystems.

Cassava provides livelihoods for millions in Africa and beyond. Rich in carbohydrates, with leaves full of micronutrients, it is key for #FoodSecurity. It's time to rediscover Africa's #ForgottenCrops and their potential to transform agrifood systems. 👉doi.org/10.4060/cc5044…

Today, FAO in Rwanda officially handed over a hydroponic vertical farm to Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda. As part of the #GreenCities initiative, this project ensures access to nutritious food & green spaces while building resilient #FoodSystems & creating employment opportunities for youth. #SDGs

👩🏿‍🌾Farmers 🚛Food transporters 🏭Factory Workers 🛒Grocers 👨‍🍳Cooks 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦Family members 👩🏽‍🦱Friends 👨🏽You This #FarmworkerAppreciationDay , we are thankful to all the #FoodHeroes out there who help make diverse, nutritious, safe & affordable food for everyone. #RightToFood

Strengthening South-South Cooperation for resilient, inclusive & sustainable #AgrifoodSystems! Today, FAO in Rwanda Rep a.i. Nomathemba Mhlanga met H.E. Wenqi Gao, Chinese Embassy in Rwanda Ambassador, to explore ways to scale agrifood systems transformation in #Rwanda.