Building Bridges With Rwanda

Building communities through storytelling, learning & partnership — in Rwanda and in Canada.

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Why We Exist

At a time when much of the world's understanding of Africa is still shaped by stories of conflict, poverty, and dependence, Rwanda offers a different narrative — one of resilience, innovation, reconciliation, and transformation.

For over twenty years, Building Bridges with Rwanda has connected Canadians with that story — not as spectators, but as participants. We work alongside communities in Rwanda, lead reflection tours that change how people see the world, and steward community partnerships here in Canada.

We create transformative learning experiences that strengthen communities in Canada and Rwanda through reciprocal learning, community stewardship, and storytelling.

Our Work

Three interconnected areas, one purpose.

New for 2027

Rwanda Sustainable Development Learning Exchange

Learning from Rwanda's transformation: building global partnerships for a sustainable future. A ten-day immersive experience with Building Bridges with Rwanda, Baraza Collective, and IBADRE at Simon Fraser University.

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The Difference We Make

Not just what we do — what has changed because we did it.

20+
Years building bridges
600+
Visitors hosted in Rwanda (2008–2013)
61
COVAGA cooperative members
36+
Kitchen gardens for vulnerable families

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Stories From Our Work

Voices and moments from Rwanda and Canada.

RR25 Legacy Project

Learning from Rwanda: An International Symposium on Transitional Justice at Simon Fraser University

May 19, 2026 · Vancouver, British Columbia

BBR, IBADRE, and RR25 welcomed scholars, students, community leaders, and the public for an evening of dialogue: what can the world learn from Rwanda's journey of reconciliation and nation-building?

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Learning from Rwanda: An International Symposium on Transitional Justice at Simon Fraser University
Stewardship in Canada

BHM 2025 – A Conversation on Housing Precarity

February 27, 2025 · An event by Building Bridges with Rwanda & Douglas College

A vital Black History Month conversation with members of the African community on housing precarity in New Westminster — turning challenges into solutions.

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BHM 2025 – A Conversation on Housing Precarity
Stewardship in Canada

Bridging Barriers

January 15, 2025 · Housing Access For African Youth Amidst a Housing Crisis

With CAMH at the University of Toronto, BBR is empowering African youth (18–26) to document their experiences and advocate for change at the intersection of race, climate, and homelessness.

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Bridging Barriers

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