What is a Civil Society Organization?
A civil society organization is an organizational structure whose members serve the general interest through a democratic process and which plays the role of mediator between public authorities and citizens.
List Of Civil Society Organizations In Rwanda
The Platform is composed of 9 member Umbrellas in various areas:
| Member Umbrellas | |
| 1 CLADHO | Collectif des Ligues et Associations de Défense des droits de l’Homme au Rwanda |
| 2 RNGOF | Rwanda NGOs Forum |
| 3 CCOAIB | Collaborative Council of Organizations for Basic Initiative Support |
| 4 NUDOR | National Union of Disability Organizations of Rwanda |
| 5 PRO- FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE | PRO- FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE |
| 6 RRP+ | Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV |
| 7 IBUKA | Umbrella of organizations for defense of genocide survivors’ rights in Rwanda |
| 8 RENGOF | Rwanda Environmental NGO’s Forum |
| 9 RYOF | RYOF |
| 10 REFAC | Rwanda Education For All Coalition |
| 11 CUI | Coalition Umwana ku Isonga |
What is the role of civil society organizations in Rwanda?
Rwanda Civil Society Platform.
The mission of RCSPF is to represent its members in the processes of facilitating citizens’ participation in sustainable development efforts through constructive dialogue, debate, and advocacy at the national and international levels.
What is the work of civil society organizations?
Civil society organizations (CSOs) are non-state actors whose aims are neither to generate profits nor to seek governing power. CSOs unite people to advance shared goals and interests.