By Editor
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), on Wednesday, July 3, handed over human security projects to thousands of Rwandans across the country as they concluded the three-month 鈥楧efence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2025 (COP2025).鈥
The COP2025 was conducted under the theme: 鈥淩wandan citizens together with security organs in celebration of the 31st Liberation Anniversary and 25 years of Rwanda National Police鈥揷itizen partnership.鈥
This also marked the end of the 5th East African Community Armed Forces Civil Military Cooperation Week Activities.
The Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme dedicated to improving the well-being and livelihoods of citizens, addressed human security issues in different sectors, namely health, environment, public infrastructure, utilities, and construction of houses for disadvantaged families.
More than 41,800 citizens received free medical services in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, orthopedics, and dentistry.
The medical outreach was supported by medical doctors from EAC member states, including Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The campaign also had a strong focus on housing and infrastructure development. A total of 70 houses were constructed and handed over to the disadvantaged families, 13 bridges built to improve connectivity in remote communities, and 10 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers constructed to support early learning.
Additionally, 33 cooperatives made up of individuals who graduated from rehabilitation centers, received financial support and other various forms of assistance to boost their livelihoods, and some 400 motorcyclists were provided with reflector jackets.
To promote sustainable living and clean energy, more than 100 households were lit with solar power while clean water was extended to more than 3000 households. The campaign also distributed water tanks and household furniture to communities.
The programme emphasized regional solidarity, showcasing how cooperation between EAC member states can bring tangible development to communities.
Officials noted that these efforts are part of ongoing national and regional strategies to strengthen security, unity, and socio-economic progress through close collaboration with citizens. (End)