At least 65 Civil Society organizations projects are set to receive Rwf1.6 billion financing from the Rwanda  Governance Board (RGB) to implement various initiatives aimed at transforming vulnerable people’s life.

The financing has been mobilized with UNDP assistance.

The projects were selected from 288 proposals.

The initiatives are in the fields of agricultural extension facilities, environmental protection for green growth, and  climate resilience, according to Usta Kaitesi, RGB’s chief executive.

Others include family promotion, fight against sexual and gender- based violence, child protection, human rights, legal assistance and gender equality

Many of the projects were granted Rwf25 million, but Rwf45 million was awarded to three of them engaged in  development studies.

“We want civil society to implement the projects with transparency and must be able to account for the money used. The projects, if well implemented show positive impact on society but we need that it becomes sustainable,” she said.

She observed that in the first stage 27 projects will receive financing while the remainder will receive it later, adding  that there is a team that will monitor project execution to guarantee delivery..

Louis Habimana, the Executive Secretary of an organization of ex- combatants with disabilities, said they would use the assistance to enhance their welfare through TVET training and co-operative formation as they generate employment.

“Over 100 of our members in Burera and Musanze districts will be trained on ICT literacy, tailoring, shoe-making and others so that they be able to create jobs and beat poverty,” he said.

Victor Rucyahana, the Rwanda Scouts Association’s National Executive Commissioner, said more than 160 young  people will be educated on tailoring, carpentry to create jobs.

“We mainly target school dropouts in Nyaruguru and Musanze districts,” he said.