Volunteer statistics (ILO)*
Source: ILOSTATS. The data is collected by ILO from national statistical offices. As national statistics on volunteer work are produced using a variety of approaches and tools, direct and cross-country comparisons are not recommended. For more information, visit https://ilostat.ilo.org/topics/volunteer-work/
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Measurement work
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Laws, Policies, Schemes on Volunteering
Does the country have a piece of legislation on volunteering?
No data
Does the country have a national policy, scheme, plan or strategy specific to volunteering?
Yes
| Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. | Year created | Source link | What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy? |
|---|---|---|---|
National Volunteer Policy |
2012 | No data |   |
Policy on Volunteerism (written in Kinyarwanda) |
2021 | No data | |
Does the country have a sectoral and cross-sectoral policy, scheme, plan or strategy that mentions volunteering?
Yes
| Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. | Year created | Source link | What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governance and Decentralization Sector Strategic Plan (2018/19-2023/24) | 2018 | View source |  |
VNR Reporting
2019 RWANDA VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW (VNR) REPORT
View source2nd Voluntary National Review
View source
Reporting positive contribution of volunteering to the SDGs
Reporting on volunteering connected to matters of gender equality, women's empowerment or similar
Paragraph 1, page 27
In the same framework of strengthening child protection, 27,102 Inshuti z'Umuryango (IZU) translated as ‘Friends of the Family’ were established and capacitated. IZU are communitybased child and family protection volunteers who regularly conduct family visits to identify and handle child protection concerns that may come up. IZU is composed of one male and one female selected and nominated by residents in every village based on their good reputation in the community.
Paragraph 2, page 28
Interventions of the IZU community volunteers. In line with raising awareness, regular grassroots and community-based awareness campaigns are organized at district level for child rights protection and prevention of gender-based violence through the Umugoroba w’Imiryango (Families Evening Forum), Inteko z’abaturage (Community meetings at village level), and Umuganda (communal work). Other existing channels include local radios, TV, and social media.
Paragraph 3, page 34
From June 2020 to July 2021, youth volunteers have been engaged in various activities aimed at improving access to water and sanitation. Through this initiative, 5,647 latrines of a total value of FRW 225,880,000 and 10,660 hand washing stations valued at FRW 53,300,000 were constructed. In addition, youth conducted 27,312 campaigns to educate local communities on proper hygiene practices.
Paragraph 4, page 48
Efforts of volunteers have also supported infrastructure development. Through community activities known as Umuganda, which take place at the end of each month, roads at the village and sector levels have been repaired. Notably, Rwandan youth volunteers involved in community policing under the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC, 2021) have constructed and repaired roads. A total of 17,251 km of new roads were constructed, with an estimated value of Rwf 953,800,000. Additionally, 32,386 km of roads have been repaired, amounting to a value of Rwf 323,860,000.
Paragraph 5, page 63
Deployment of community health workers in all villages
Paragraph 1, page 27
In the same framework of strengthening child protection, 27,102 Inshuti z'Umuryango (IZU) translated as ‘Friends of the Family’ were established and capacitated. IZU are communitybased child and family protection volunteers who regularly conduct family visits to identify and handle child protection concerns that may come up. IZU is composed of one male and one female selected and nominated by residents in every village based on their good reputation in the community.