Who we are

Rationale

Tiberias Initiative for Children (TIC Rwanda) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the rights, health, education, and development of disadvantaged children in Rwanda, with a special focus on children with disabilities (CWD).

In Rwanda, many children with disabilities and other vulnerable children still face major barriers in accessing their fundamental rights — including education, healthcare, protection, and social inclusion. TIC was founded to help close these gaps, working hand in hand with families, communities, and partners to ensure that no child is left behind.

Our work is rooted in a child rights-based approach, centered on the child and their family, and aligned with Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Mission

To improve the health, education, and development of disadvantaged children and their families through community-based, institution-based, and rights-based approaches.

Our Vision

A world where every child, whoever they are and wherever they are, enjoys all their rights.

Our Specificity

The child within and with their family — recognizing the essential role of the family in the child’s development and well-being.

Our Philosophy

“Jesus fed 5,000 people on the shores of Lake Tiberias; today, it is our turn to accomplish such miracles for the benefit of disadvantaged children.”

“All children are children of the World” (Samputu, Rwandan musician). Let us share our bread to improve their lives. Together we can do more.

Our Approach

We combine:

• Community-based and institution-based services (schools, rehabilitation centers);
• A child and family-centered philosophy;
• A strong focus on child rights and gender equality;
• Active partnerships with families, communities, authorities, and national and international organizations.

Our Core Values

• Child and family-centered approach grounded in child rights principles
  We place the child’s rights, needs, and participation at the heart of all we do, in line with the core principles of child rights:
  Non-discrimination, Best interests of the child, Right to life, survival and development, Respect for the views and participation of the child.
• Solidarity
  We believe in collective action and shared responsibility to advance the rights of every child.
• Equity and inclusion
  We work to break down barriers and combat discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all children.
• Partnership
  We collaborate with families, communities, government bodies, and local and international partners to create sustainable impact.
• Accountability and transparency
  We are committed to ethical practices, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

Our Ambition

To be a leading organization in East Africa in the care and support of disadvantaged children.