At the heart of HDI’s work on SRHR is its Centers for Health and Rights in Kicukiro and Nyakabanda. The Centers for Health and Rights are stigma-free and SRHR-friendly service models that HDI established to reach the most vulnerable populations in Rwanda with accurate and free information and services. LGBTQIA+ community members, adolescents, female victims of GBV, sex workers, and refugees who often face stigma, discrimination, and unfriendly services from other healthcare providers, come to our centers as alternative inclusive safe spaces for those who may not feel comfortable seeking services at health centers or hospitals. The Center offers screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs, pregnancy testing, advice on family planning, emergency contraceptives, pre and post-abortion counseling, and referral and legal aid for safe abortion. HDI has also used the Center as an effective way to generate data and testimonies, which inform HDI’s advocacy initiatives and training materials. The Centers conduct outreach campaigns to ensure that even beneficiaries living in the most rural areas are accessed with accurate SRHR information, and trains duty bearers on laws and policies concerning SRHR.
Our primary Center is located in Kicukiro. It welcomes key populations, adolescents and young people, people from marginalized groups, and victims of GBV and SGBV. Health services, counseling and legal services are offered on the first floor. HDI’s offices and program staff are located on the second floor.
Location:
34 KK 649 Street
Gatenga, Kicukiro
Kigali
In addition to serving our target beneficiaries, our outreach branch in Nyakabanda specializes in reaching out to key populations. The Center provides a safe environment to access sexual and reproductive health and rights services and counseling.
Location:
7 KN 189 Street
Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo
Kigali