Centre Marembo

Marembo = Gateway / A welcoming meeting place

In 2005, rYico established Centre Marembo, a youth resource centre based in Kigali, Rwanda which primarily supports young people who have been orphaned, neglected or left in very difficult conditions, particularly as a result of the 1994 genocide.

Centre Marembo offers a range of services including vocational training, English language classes, recreational activities, social support and guidance to an average of 300 young people per week and hosts anti-AIDS, gender and youth rights groups.

Centre Marembo provides accommodation and school tuition for 30 boys (aged 7-18) who previously lived on the streets and the Tuesday drop-in service provides for the basic needs of an additional 30 street children.

Through the distribution of 600 copies of the Marembo Journal, Centre Marembo also reaches out to the larger population of street youth and other young people working in and around Kigali. This journal provides information on sexual and reproductive health, and available youth services in a fun and accessible way.

All of Centre Marembo’s services are free of charge.

rYico relies largely on public donations to support Centre Marembo. Please help us to maintain the project by making a regular donation or helping us to fundraise. Find out more...

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*Marembo Building Appeal*

rYico was given notice on the building that it rented in 2008 and has moved into a temporary rented building. In order to provide a secure future for the young people that it serves we are appealing for funds to constuct our own purpose built centre.

Hundreds of young people come to Centre Marembo very week. These young people rely on Centre Marembo for food, shelter, advice, training and schooling.