Rwanda National Police

The Rwanda National Police (RNP), the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), and their partners on Saturday, July 4, concluded the nationwide three-month Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme (DSCOP26), handing over critical socio-economic infrastructure and human security projects to vulnerable communities across Rwanda.

The annual outreach programme was conducted as part of the celebrations marking the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda's Liberation (Kwibohora32) under the theme: "Citizens' Collaboration with the Rwanda Defence Force and the Rwanda National Police in the Community Outreach Programme to Celebrate Kwibohora32."

Over the three-month campaign, a wide range of community development initiatives were implemented across the country, including the handover of 80 homes for vulnerable families, providing two boats to communities, the provision of medical treatment that benefited 28,582 residents, environmental conservation activities, and the construction of three bridges, 15 classrooms, and 18 toilet facilities.

The programme also supported Agents of Change cooperatives through the provision of 10 irrigation pumps, 10 motorcycles, and RWF 10 million in financial support to enhance their economic activities.

In addition, six cows and 910 goats were donated to vulnerable households, access to clean water was expanded in several communities, and approximately 1,500 members of Community Policing Committees (CPCs) received training to enhance local security.

The annual DSCOP reflects the commitment of the Rwanda National Police, the Rwanda Defence Force, and their partners to improving citizens' welfare through sustainable community development while strengthening the partnership between security institutions and the communities they serve.