Empowering Nutrition Leaders for a Healthier Rwanda

The Rwanda Nutritionist Students Association (RNSA) promotes universal health and nutrition by empowering students to actively address Rwanda's health challenges through innovation and collaboration.

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500+
Active Members
20+
Community Projects

About RNSA

Our Mission, Vision & Purpose

Building a healthier future through education, innovation, and community engagement

Our Vision

To live in a country where almost every person has a good nutrition and health status.

Our Mission

To empower students and create opportunities to solve health and nutrition-related problems through holistic, innovative, and sustainable ways.

To collaborate with government and non-government institutions to fight against nutrition-related problems.

Our Purpose

  • Advocate for health and nutrition awareness
  • Develop future leaders in nutrition and public health
  • Collaborate with governmental and NGO organizations
  • Implement sustainable health interventions
  • Foster innovation in public health

Our Programs

Three Pillars of Health

Comprehensive programs addressing Rwanda's most pressing health challenges

NCDs Prevention Program

Promoting awareness and management of non-communicable diseases through education and community outreach.

  • Promote NCD awareness and prevention
  • Encourage healthy lifestyle choices
  • Empower student advocates
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals

Nutrition Program

Educating communities on balanced nutrition and reducing malnutrition rates through sustainable solutions.

  • Educate on balanced nutrition
  • Reduce malnutrition rates
  • Organize community workshops
  • Engage students in advocacy

Infectious Diseases Prevention

Addressing infectious diseases through nutrition, hygiene practices, and health education campaigns.

  • Educate on nutrition's role in disease prevention
  • Promote hygiene and sanitation
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers
  • Empower student advocates

Our Impact

Our Impact

Measurable outcomes driving Rwanda towards better health and nutrition

Capacity Building

Empowering students with skills in project management, leadership, and applied nutrition science for professional roles in public health.

Health Literacy

Increased understanding of proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices leading to healthier, self-reliant communities.

Strong Partnerships

Collaborations with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations for sustainable program expansion.

Health Improvements

Reduced incidence of NCDs, lowered malnutrition rates, and decreased nutrition-related infectious diseases.

Community Empowerment

Local communities equipped with knowledge and tools to manage their own health and nutrition needs.

Innovation

Developing cutting-edge solutions to health challenges through technology and creative public health approaches.

News & Events

News & Events

Stay connected with our latest initiatives and achievements

RNSA News

February 10, 2026

RNSA Launches New NCD Prevention Campaign

Our team has initiated a comprehensive non-communicable disease prevention campaign across five districts, reaching over 2,000 community members with vital health education.

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Workshop News

February 5, 2026

Nutrition Workshop Series Concludes Successfully

Our month-long nutrition workshop series trained 150 community health workers on balanced diet planning and malnutrition prevention strategies.

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Partnership News

January 28, 2026

New Partnership with Ministry of Health

RNSA signs MOU with the Ministry of Health to expand infectious disease prevention programs in rural communities across Rwanda.

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Our Committee

RNSA Committee 2025/26

Dedicated leaders driving change in Rwanda's nutrition and health landscape

KANSIIME Sam

KANSIIME Sam

President

Daniel IRAKIZA

Daniel IRAKIZA

Vice-President

UWITONZE Gisèle

UWITONZE Gisèle

Secretary General

IMPINYUZA Cynthia

IMPINYUZA Cynthia

Treasure General

UWAYESU Esther

UWAYESU Esther

Director General

Elyse NIYIMENYA

Elyse NIYIMENYA

Comm & IT Manager

Patrick NIYONKURU

Patrick NIYONKURU

Advisor

Hervé ISHIMWE

Hervé ISHIMWE

NCDs Prevention Coordinator

NDAHIMANA Frank

NDAHIMANA Frank

Nutrition Program Coordinator

RWANGA Shariff

RWANGA Shariff

IDP Program Coordinator

UWIRINGIYIMANA Pascal

UWIRINGIYIMANA Pascal

Supervisor

GASIBIREGE Songa Adeodatus

GASIBIREGE Songa Adeodatus

President of Arbitration

IHABWICYUBAHIRO Thomas

IHABWICYUBAHIRO Thomas

Secretary of Arbitration

Our Partners