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Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga

"We Have The Community At Heart"

Rwanda's first English-speaking Rotary club, serving Kigali and beyond since 1999. Chartered in 2000 to build peace, strengthen communities, and transform lives through service.

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2000

Year Founded

13

Paul Harris Fellows

7

Sponsored Clubs

$1.3M

Raised for KPL

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Who We Are

Building a Better Rwanda, Together

The Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga (RCKV) started in 1999, was chartered in 2000, and is proudly Rwanda's first English-speaking Rotary club. We are part of Rotary International District 9150 and of Rotary's global network of 1.4 million members united by a shared commitment to service above self.

From the landmark Kigali Public Library to ongoing campaigns for cancer diagnostics, RCKV has been at the forefront of transformative community projects for over two decades. We meet every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Highlands Suites Hotel, Kigali.

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26+

Years of Service

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What We Do

Our Areas of Focus

Rotary International guides member clubs through six core focus areas that address humanity's greatest needs.

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Peace & Conflict Prevention

Promoting understanding and goodwill among nations through dialogue, education, and humanitarian programs.

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Disease Prevention & Treatment

Fighting preventable diseases through immunization, healthcare access, and awareness campaigns across Rwanda.

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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Providing clean water and sanitation solutions to underserved communities in and around Kigali.

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Maternal & Child Health

Improving health outcomes for mothers and children through clinics, nutrition programs, and education.

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Basic Education & Literacy

Building libraries, schools, and scholarship programs — including the landmark Kigali Public Library.

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Economic & Community Development

Empowering local entrepreneurs and communities through skills training, micro-loans, and mentorship.

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We meet every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Highlands Suites Hotel, Kigali.

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Leadership

Club Leadership

Dedicated servant-leaders guiding RCKV's mission and programs for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

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Impact

Our Projects

From building libraries to funding life-saving medical equipment — RCKV turns service into lasting change.

🔥 Active Campaign

SPECT Scanner for Cancer Diagnosis

The Kigali Cancer Walk 2026 — Sunday, 9 August — raises funds for a SPECT scanner, a critical diagnostic tool for detecting cancer, heart disease, and neurological conditions. Rwanda currently lacks sufficient imaging capacity for its growing population.

🎯 Impact: Estimated 500,000+ Rwandans to benefit from improved diagnostic access.

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📍 Route: BK Arena → Gishushu → KCC Roundabout

Completed

Kigali Public Library

The flagship project of RCKV. Conceived by Rotarian Beth Payne, this $6 million library took 12 years to build. RCKV raised ~$1.3 million. The foundation stone was laid in 2000 by PM Bernard Makuza, and the library was officially opened in 2012 by First Lady Jeannette Kagame.

💡 Serving thousands of Kigali residents daily as the city's premier public library.

Ongoing

Rotaract & Interact Club Sponsorship

RCKV has sponsored 4 Rotaract clubs and 3 Interact clubs around Kigali, nurturing the next generation of community leaders and service professionals across Rwanda.

💡 Hundreds of young Rwandans engaged in service learning and civic leadership.

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Whether you want to join, donate, volunteer, or visit as a Rotarian — we'd love to hear from you.

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Meeting Venue

Highlands Suites Hotel

Kigali, Rwanda

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Meeting Schedule

Every Wednesday

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CAT

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Online

rckv.org

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Service Above Self

Rwanda's first English-speaking Rotary club. Started in 1999 and Chartered in 2000. Part of Rotary International District 9150.

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📍 Highlands Suites Hotel Kigali

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🌐 rckv.org

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