Internet Society Rwanda Chapter

Internet Society Rwanda Chapter is honored to be recognized as a Community Champion 2025!

This reflects our ongoing efforts to build inclusive, connected, and digitally empowered communities.

Internet Society Rwanda Chapterjoined the world in celebrating 2025! 🎉

Through , we are committed to building a multilingual and inclusive Internet by breaking down barriers to online access. This ensures that people everywhere can communicate effortlessly in their local languages, making the Internet truly accessible for all.

Universal Acceptance ensures that all domain names and email addresses, regardless of script, language, or length, are recognised and function seamlessly across the Internet.

By adopting Universal Acceptance, we enable communities to access and use the Internet in their own languages, ensuring that everyone regardless of linguistic or technical barriers can fully engage in the digital world. This promotes digital inclusion and equal opportunities, enabling individuals to fully access and benefit from the global Internet.

Let’s continue working towards a digital world without limits! 🚀

We extend our sincere appreciation to all the speakers, partners, and the organising team whose dedication and efforts made Safer Internet Day 2025 a success. Your contributions are instrumental in promoting a safer and better Internet for all. Thank you!

Ministry of Youth & ICT | Rwanda representative urges parents and students to be mindful of what they share online, as inappropriate content can harm privacy and weaken Rwandan values.
Internet Society Foundation
Safer Internet Day
National Cyber Security Authority

Bugesera Rwanda Education Officer: “We must be mindful of what our children access online. While digital skills are important, ensuring is even more crucial. Let’s be cautious about how we use internet and make it a tool for learning, not harm.
National Cyber Security Authority
Internet Society Foundation
Safer Internet Day

Digital navigation must go hand in hand with digital security! Ruhuha Bugesera Sector Education Inspector calls for expanded digital skills training to ensure safe tech use in schools. Thanks to Internet Society Rwanda Chapter & Ministry of Youth & ICT | Rwanda for their support!
Safer Internet Day
National Cyber Security Authority

Mfitumukiza Emanuel, Internet Society Rwanda Chapter Chairperson says: "Think before you click! Digital security is essential—strong passwords, online protection & awareness matter. Let us build a safer internet together! Safer Internet Day Internet Society Foundation

Headteacher of GS ste Tite Butereri Donatille Yankurije: “We appreciate Internet Society Rwanda Chapter for supporting digital skills training at our school. Students & parents—remember to think before you click!”
National Cyber Security Authority
Internet Society Foundation

Through our Community-Based Internet Access Centers, we are transforming lives in rural communities by:
🌐 Providing reliable Internet access to close the digital divide.
📚 Delivering ICT training that sparks innovation and creativity.
💼 Empowering individuals to leverage technology for achieving their socioeconomic goals.

From students unlocking global knowledge to small businesses thriving online, we’re witnessing the incredible potential of digital inclusion to drive progress and create opportunities. 🌟

Together, let’s make the Internet a powerful force for good in society!

Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to promote a safer and more inclusive Internet for children. Through our initiatives, we’ve empowered communities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital world responsibly. Together, we are shaping an Internet where everyone, especially the youth, can thrive securely and confidently.

Thank you to our members, partners and donors for making 2024 impactful! Together, we advanced digital literacy in rural communities, promoted online safety, and championed an open and secure Internet for all.

Emmanuel Mfitumukiza Internet Society Rwanda Chapter Chairperson, urges the community to rethink how they protect personal data: "Learn the basics of apps like WhatsApp to block hackers. The internet is for innovation, but it's up to us to secure our info.' "
Internet Society Foundation Ministry of Education, Rwanda